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Leadership Messages

What They Are Saying about EngAging Illinois

A Message from Governor JB Pritzker

"EngAging Illinois embodies the engagement and thoughtful input of hundreds of people, representing the best of Illinois. This bold plan reflects the priorities of the people we serve and the role that state government should play in creating an age-friendly Illinois that other states will admire and emulate. We all want to be part of a thriving, multigenerational society, and EngAging Illinois is a smart and strong step in that direction."

A Message from the Mary Killough, Director of the Illinois Department on Aging

"EngAging Illinois speaks loud and clear that older adults, all of us as we age, are a priority here in the State of Illinois. This comprehensive plan arrives right on time. It is about all of us, working together to create a State full of age-friendly cities, towns, and communities."

Message from Michelle Hoersch, Chief Planning Officer for the Multisector Plan for Aging

"EngAging Illinois is not simply a plan; it is a promise we make to ourselves, our parents, our children, and every generation that follows. This is not a distant challenge. It is an immediate opportunity to reimagine what it means to age well and then act accordingly."

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