Ryan Gruenenfelder

Senior Director of Advocacy & Outreach @AARPIllinois - Working hard to make a positive difference in this world. Views/Opinions: all my own.

[AARP Advocates @AARPadvocates]

.@RepNikkiB (D-IL) recently spoke on the House floor about the importance of America's 63 million family caregivers. https://t.co/lh1LFwIIaS

[AARP Illinois @aarpillinois]

AARP Illinois is hosting a statewide Social Security TTH to give you clear, reliable information about the benefits you have earned. Ryan Gruenenfelder and Elisa Walker from AARP will share insights and answer your questions, helping you feel more confident about your future.

[AARP Advocates @AARPadvocates]

It’s time to support America’s 63 million family caregivers.

[AARP Advocates @AARPadvocates]

The livestream starts at 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. MT / 1 p.m. PT.

Watch—or get notified when we go live—at: https://t.co/h4CV5RtCFr

[AARP Advocates @AARPadvocates]

AARP urges support for the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act currently making its way through Congress. https://t.co/ID902FGU8Y

[Philippe Largent @plargentLGS]

Hey Congress please pass the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act to help keep the 50+ connected to news and information they need @RepSchakowsky @RepRobinKelly @aarpillinois

[AARP Illinois @aarpillinois]

Illinois Commerce Commission will hold 2 public forums on Ameren’s $131M gas rate hike. This is your chance to speak up.

📍 Springfield: Aug 27, 7–9:30 PM, CMS Regional Complex
📍 East St. Louis: Aug 28, 7–9:30 PM, New Life Community Church

Your voice matters; make it heard.

[Ryan Gruenenfelder @Gruen75]

@aarpillinois celebrates 90 years of social security! Read more here! #WeEarnedIt https://t.co/JvelAm4AdB via @ILTimes

[Ryan Gruenenfelder @Gruen75]

Social Security turned 90 this month! I talked with @WGNNews to discuss why we must protect the program and the money you have earned. #WeEarnedIt

AARP on Social Security https://t.co/jfvb2Vm7Tm via @YouTube

[AARP Illinois @aarpillinois]

📢 Big win for Illinoisans! @govpritzker has signed the Digital Asset Kiosks Act.

Thanks to @senatorellman, Rep. Tarver II and the @IDFPR, rules like transaction limits and mandatory disclosures will protect consumers. Thank you to the advocates who made this possible. #Twill

[AARP Illinois @aarpillinois]

🚗💡The Road Safety and Fairness Act ends discriminatory practices that target older drivers. We proudly support this law for promoting fairness and helping older adults stay connected to their communities.

Thank you @govpritzker & @ILSecOfState for your leadership! #Twill

[AARP Advocates @AARPadvocates]

Join our fight to protect the Social Security you’ve earned: https://t.co/sgsbe3PpNp

[AARP Illinois @aarpillinois]

For 90 years, Social Security has been a cornerstone of financial security for millions. This summer at the @ILStateFair, AARP Illinois celebrated this milestone with fairgoers, raising awareness about the importance of protecting and strengthening these hard-earned benefits.

[AARP Advocates @AARPadvocates]

"I've been an independent person all my life, and I don't want to stop now."

[AARP Illinois @aarpillinois]

Learn more about how Social Security started, where it's headed, and why fighting for it is as important as ever. https://t.co/tFja8x0bzU

[John Hishta @jhishta]

Here’s why Social Security is EARNED.

#WeEarnedIt

[AARP Illinois @aarpillinois]

Social Security is turning 90 in one week! Stay tuned for more content about how we are celebrating this important milestone.

[AARP Illinois @aarpillinois]

It's a Social Security summer!

As Social Security turns 90 on August 14th, we are celebrating this milestone in a BIG way! Join us at events across Illinois.

For more information, please visit the link in the comments.

[John Hishta @jhishta]

I just issued the following statement on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments on a “backdoor to privatizing” Social Security:

[AARP Illinois @aarpillinois]

AARP Illinois was pleased to join @ILSecOfState, @senvillivalam and @ritamayfield for today's announcement: A critical series of Town Halls will be held to collect stories about unaffordable car insurance rates among Illinoisans. (1/2) #Twil