Blog
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Illinois Seniors Win Big with Budget Victories
April 19, 2022: The Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans is celebrating key victories passed in the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget passed by the Illinois General Assembly in April. Governor Pritzker signed a balanced budget that includes $1.8 billion in tax relief, a...Read more >
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Kaiser Health News: It’s Your Choice: You Can Change Your Views of Aging and Improve Your Life
April 13, 2022: People’s beliefs about aging have a profound impact on their health, influencing everything from their memory and sensory perceptions to how well they walk, how fully they recover from disabling illness, and how long they live. When aging is...Read more >
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Meet IARA’s New Organizer: Krystle Able
March 16, 2022: The Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans is pleased to announce the newest member of our team, Krystle Able. Krystle joins us as an organizer and will be a major asset to our important work in 2022. Krystle is an organizer from Central Illino...Read more >
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TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT PENSIONS!
March 09, 2022: Connect with your legislators using this hotline provided by AFSCME Council 31 for anyone to use: 877.890.2056 Tell them: “Do the right thing now! Support the plan for an additional $500 million payment toward the state’s pension debt. On M...Read more >
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KHN: As Covid Slogs On, Seniors Find Fortitude Waning and Malaise Growing
February 24, 2022: Late one night in January, Jonathan Coffino, 78, turned to his wife as they sat in bed. “I don’t know how much longer I can do this,” he said, glumly. Coffino was referring to the caution that’s come to define his life during t...Read more >
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Take Action to Win for Retirees and Working Families in 2022!
February 11, 2022: November 8th, 2022 is Election Day, and retirees and working families will face important decisions on the ballot. The Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans is calling on you to join us in organizing the power of the retiree vote this election b...Read more >
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Presidents Report – Winter 2022
December 30, 2021: Fellow retiree leaders, 2021 was an exciting & challenging year of growth for the Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans. Our nimble & careful approach enabled us to remain effective in building our power while keeping safe amidst ...Read more >
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Update: 2021 IARA Biennial Convention
December 30, 2021: This year IARA held our Biennial Convention virtually, electing our board of directors, & featuring movement leaders on the challenges & opportunities for the labor movement & retirees. Speakers included Illinois AFL-CIO’s political dir...Read more >
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Watch: 2021 Senior Power Celebration
December 27, 2021: We are proud to have honored Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch with the 2021 Jerry Prete Award at this year's IARA 2021 Senior Power Celebration for his accomplished leadership and steadfast commitment to seniors, workers, and a bold progressiv...Read more >
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KHN: Over Half of States Have Rolled Back Public Health Powers in Pandemic
September 17, 2021: Republican legislators in more than half of U.S. states, spurred on by voters angry about lockdowns and mask mandates, are taking away the powers state and local officials use to protect the public against infectious diseases. People celebrate...Read more >