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Five sources we recommend when researching Chicago. All free, all government-published.
Crime + safety data
Verified crime statistics for Chicago, sourced from local law enforcement.
FBI Crime Data Explorer
Hospitals + nursing-home quality
Star ratings, inspection reports, and complaint history for nursing facilities in Illinois.
Medicare Care Compare
VA medical centers
Locate the nearest VA medical center, community-based outpatient clinic, or VA-approved provider in Illinois.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Illinois Medicaid + senior services
Eligibility, Home and Community Based Services waivers, and Area Agency on Aging contacts for Illinois.
Eldercare Locator (ACL.gov)
HUD Fair Market Rent
Federally-published rent benchmarks for the Chicago area, used to price subsidized senior housing.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pick the level of care first. Pricing, amenities, and the services available all vary by care type.
SNF
A skilled nursing facility (SNF, often called a nursing home) provides 24-hour licensed medical care and rehabilitation for seniors with serious health conditions.
AL
Assisted living provides personal care, meals, and daily support for seniors who need help with everyday tasks but not full medical supervision.
IL
Independent living is community housing for active seniors who want amenities, social life, and freedom from home upkeep without daily personal-care services.
HC
Home care brings personal-care services and companionship into the senior's own home rather than moving them into a community.
SA
Senior apartments are age-restricted rental homes - typically for residents 55+ or 62+ - designed for older adults who live independently.
The cost of living in Illinois is slightly less than the national average, about 5.5% less. Illinois is quite affordable outside of Chicago and can be a great place to retire. In almost all areas, Illinois has a lower cost of living. However, one area where Illinois is more expensive is transportation. Suppose you don't need to go anywhere. In that case, however, the state is quite affordable, especially in the housing department, where it's nearly 15 points below the national average and almost $100K cheaper than the rest of the country. So check out Illinois and see if it fits within your budget.
100 = US average. Illinois statewide; Chicago-specific data may vary.
Guides for families
Resource library
The federal government has stopped mailing most paper checks, and Social Security wants every beneficiary on direct deposit or a Direct Express card by the end of 2026. Fewer than 1 percent of recipients still get a check in the mail. Here is who is affected, how to switch, and the narrow exceptions that let a few people keep paper.
Resource library
The repeal of WEP and GPO restored Social Security for more than 3 million public-sector retirees, and the agency has paid about $17 billion in back benefits. But those lump sums are taxable, a surprise bill hit this filing season, and a proposal in Congress would change it. Here is where things stand.
Resource library
In 2027, the most you pay out of pocket for covered Part D drugs is $2,400, up from $2,100 this year. The standard deductible climbs to $700. Here is how the cap works, why it keeps rising, and how to keep your drug costs manageable.
Savings
Fifteen senior discounts and memberships that are actually published, with the age, the price and the fine print for each, plus which store discounts are real only if your local branch says so.
Savings
Five of these 18 chains publish a senior or member discount you can count on. The other 13 leave it to the franchise owner. Here's which is which, what's been reported, and how to ask.
Buying guide
Ten phones, more than 400 hours of testing, and a price range that runs from a $59 flip phone to the iPhone 17. We judged them on button size, how much a new owner has to learn, and how well the emergency features hold up.
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