senior citizens

A law in Illinois might be changing very soon and it could affect a ton of residents. Here's everything you need to know about it.

We've discussed the effect that almost a year's worth of pandemic lockdowns has had on all of us in one way or another, from restaurants and other businesses to students and their parents. Our nation's senior citizens, in particular those who are in long-term care facilities, have had an exceedingly difficult time throughout this experience, too.

With this COVID-19 mess being particularly hard on senior citizens, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White's office is trying to make one part of life a little bit easier.

These scams can and do catch all ages, but they're targeted heavily toward people over the age of 65.

The news that stimulus checks are going out this week will be met with an increase of scam phone calls, text messages, or emails asking for personal information and claiming you need to provide it to receive the benefits.

Even in the toughest of times, the scammers of the world are always looking to fleece their next victim. Senior citizens have been especially targeted.

Bank robber Willie Sutton was once asked why he robbed banks. His answer was: "Because that's where the money is." Scammers look at senior citizens much the same way.

I'm lucky enough to come from a long line of long-married people. My grandparents, Elmer and Jenny, were happily married for 61 years. My parents, Evelyn and Jake, hit 65 years of togetherness. Unfortunately, I never thought to point a camera at them and ask them to explain their successful unions...