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How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Illinois

Posted on 09/04/24

Illinois residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s how to find an updated vaccine near you.…
Loop as Lab: Creating Livable Downtown Communities for All

Posted on 08/27/24

Join AARP Illinois and the Chicago Architecture Center on Tuesday September 10th, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM (CAC) for this engaging panel discussion! Inspired by the “Loop as Lab” exhibit at the…
Military History Weekend, 9/7-8

Posted on 08/27/24

Join AARP and the Lockport Township Park District to celebrate and honor our military during Military History Weekend. Enjoy entertainment, battle enactments, and all veterans are invited to lunch…
Harriet Tubman To Be Re-Enacted at AARP IL Event!

Posted on 08/21/24

Join us as Kathryn Harris, retired library services director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and a Harriet Tubman reenactor, brings the leadership and heroism of the Underground Railroad…
The ADU Advocacy September 2024

Posted on 08/19/24

Support is needed now as City Council has the chance to legalize Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) citywide on September 17 and 18. They must do so, without any exceptions or extra red tape, so that…
Grab Your Popcorn, We Are Watching Beetlejuice! - Movies for Grownups

Posted on 08/19/24

For a sneak peak of the film here is the trailer.…
In Conversation …. Don’t Call Me Elderly

Posted on 08/19/24

A short while ago, when visiting my daughter out-of-state, she referred to her “elderly parents”. While I don’t recall the context, I do recall my reaction: Immediate and visceral. “I’m NOT elderly,”…
Parks for People and Pups of All Ages

Posted on 08/14/24 - By Amy Lennard Goehner

Off-leash dog parks are the fastest-growing type of park in the United States…
5 Ways Tech Can Help Caregivers of Dementia Patients

Posted on 08/12/24 - By Edward C. Baig

Many of the devices that help those suffering from dementia can also help their caregivers. Here are five ways tech may help you take care of a loved one.…
Hi. I'm Your New AARP IL Bestie!

Posted on 08/01/24

Hello! My name is Gail. As a retired marketing communications professional, I have been volunteering as part of the AARP Illinois Communications Team for the last four years or so. During this…