Posts Tagged Illinois Attorney General

  • On the Go With Joe Hutter On the Go With Joe Hutter

    Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter October was a busy month for senior activities. On October 3, I visited the Fountains Senior Living Community. Anne Shumate, one of the activities directors at the Bettendorf facility, invited me to have a short program on donating m...

  • On the Go With Joe Hutter On the Go With Joe Hutter

    Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter John Deere Classic, July 4th, Bix Run, Blue Grass Days, and on and on…Yes, summer is here! There are activities going on all over the area. All these activities need volunteers, use volunteers and most of the volunteers are senior...

  • Governor Quinn Signs Historic Legislation to Reform Long-Term Care in Illinois Governor Quinn Signs Historic Legislation to Reform Long-Term Care in Illinois

    By Lisa Madigan Illinois Attorney General Laws will Improve Safety in Nursing Homes, Increase Staffing and Quality Standards, and Fight Fraud and Abuse Governor Pat Quinn recently signed historic legislation that transforms Illinois’ system of care for frail older adults and persons with ...

  • Madigan Cracks Down on Home Repair Fraud Madigan Cracks Down on Home Repair Fraud

    By Lisa Madigan Illinois Attorney General Attorney General Urges Consumers to Be Aware of Potential Fraud During Spring and Summer Home Repair Seasons Attorney General Lisa Madigan has urged consumers to use caution when choosing home repair and remodeling contractors as she announced five la...

  • Is a Reverse Mortgage Right For You? Is a Reverse Mortgage Right For You?

    By Lisa Madigan Illinois Attorney General In this month’s column, Attorney General Madigan addresses an important issue on the minds of many seniors: reverse mortgages. Q. I’m a retired senior living on a limited income. With the cost of living continuing to rise, I need additional cash t...