Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on Sept. 15 and runs through Oct. 15, a unique time to reflect on the history, culture and contributions of more than 62 million Americans with ancestors from Spain,…
Ever since the pandemic, Americans have placed a higher priority on their outdoor living spaces. Whether it’s a deck, a yard, a garden, balcony or the front porch of a house, we’re spending more time…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,”…