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The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) stopped the biggest gas rate hike in Illinois history, cutting a proposed $314 million increase from Nicor Gas by almost 50 percent, on the heels of months of public outcry and advocacy by AARP Illinois, including 35,000 petitions signed by AARP members.
New Data Show 23% Of Adults in Illinois Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
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Renters, owners and veterans can all find property tax relief. Find out how to apply.
AARP Georgia’s innovative approach to disseminating information about our state’s legislative agenda
The annual program aims to make communities in Pennsylvania more livable for people of all ages
The annual program aims to make communities in Virginia more livable for people of all ages.
Applications accepted through March 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. MT
Free programs offered to the public February-April
The annual program aims to make communities in Colorado more livable for people of all ages
Building great communities takes time – but small, tangible improvements can spark lasting change. That’s the idea behind the AARP Community Challenge, a grant program launched in 2017 to support quick-action projects that enhance livability nationwide.
The annual program aims to make communities in Oklahoma more livable for people of all ages.
Applications accepted through March 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PT
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