AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Lee Illinois. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/lee-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/lee-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 01 Sep 2024 20:19:12 -0500 Initiatives will Combat Critical Staffing Shortages Governor Pritzker on Aug 31st, announced new measures as part of the ongoing efforts to address https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-launches-statewide-employment-and-retention-strategy-31444167-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-launches-statewide-employment-and-retention-strategy-31444167-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Winfield, IL - Frank Saverino Sr. has officially endorsed Justin Burau for the Illinois 3rd Congressional District. Mr. Burau is grateful to receive https://www.americantowns.com/news/carol-stream-mayor-frank-saverino-endorses-justin-burau-31444123-winfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/carol-stream-mayor-frank-saverino-endorses-justin-burau-31444123-winfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Early Childhood Education and Childcare Workers May Qualify for Scholarships to Pursue Additional Degrees or Credentials in the Field CHICAGO https://www.americantowns.com/news/scholarship-funding-still-available-for-early-childhood-education-and-childcare-workers-for-the-202223-academic-year-31444187-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scholarship-funding-still-available-for-early-childhood-education-and-childcare-workers-for-the-202223-academic-year-31444187-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) recognizes outstanding achievements in State IT SPRINGFIELD – The https://www.americantowns.com/news/nascio-selects-illinois-department-of-innovation-and-technology-doit-as-national-awards-finalist-31444171-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nascio-selects-illinois-department-of-innovation-and-technology-doit-as-national-awards-finalist-31444171-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 IDOT, Illinois State Police remind motorists: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over SPRINGFIELD – Heading into the final big weekend of summer, the https://www.americantowns.com/news/avoid-ending-your-summer-with-a-dui-31444202-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/avoid-ending-your-summer-with-a-dui-31444202-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Oswego, IL – Going back to school has never been more challenging. From inflation to shortages, nothing about getting kids ready and dropped off https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-gryder-sending-kids-to-school-has-never-been-harder-for-parents-31444941-oswego-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-gryder-sending-kids-to-school-has-never-been-harder-for-parents-31444941-oswego-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Families can apply for energy bill support beginning September 1, 2022 SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-300-million-in-funding-for-energy-bill-assistance-31444963-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-300-million-in-funding-for-energy-bill-assistance-31444963-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Chicago -- Governor Pritzker issued the following statement in regards to news of buses of recent asylum seekers and migrants arriving in Chicago on https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-welcomes-immigrants-travelling-from-texas-to-chicago-31444993-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-welcomes-immigrants-travelling-from-texas-to-chicago-31444993-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 IDOT seeking qualified individuals to help keep public safe this winter SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking https://www.americantowns.com/news/temporary-help-needed-for-snowandice-removal-31445015-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/temporary-help-needed-for-snowandice-removal-31445015-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 ELDORADO – The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is announcing the groundbreaking of Integrated Hub (iHub), a facility https://www.americantowns.com/news/southern-illinois-healthcare-transformation-collaborative-ihub-breaks-ground-on-project-to-target-behavioral-and-physical-health-needs-in-the-region-31446121-eldorado-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/southern-illinois-healthcare-transformation-collaborative-ihub-breaks-ground-on-project-to-target-behavioral-and-physical-health-needs-in-the-region-31446121-eldorado-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Nearly $15 Million in Principal Forgiveness Granted to Loan Recipients SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-epa-invests-over-254-million-in-wastewater-and-drinking-water-projects-in-fourth-quarter-of-fy22-31446114-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-epa-invests-over-254-million-in-wastewater-and-drinking-water-projects-in-fourth-quarter-of-fy22-31446114-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Scott Gryder, GOP nominee for IL-14, issued a statement on President Biden’s recent executive action on student loans. Disregarding the https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-gryder-biden-student-loan-move-is-a-tax-on-hardworking-illinoisans-31446812-yorkville-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-gryder-biden-student-loan-move-is-a-tax-on-hardworking-illinoisans-31446812-yorkville-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Snow-and-ice removal positions available across Illinois SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation on Sep 2nd, announced it https://www.americantowns.com/news/idot-holds-open-houses-for-seasonal-employment-31446822-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idot-holds-open-houses-for-seasonal-employment-31446822-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Public Health Officials Announce 26,127 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week CHICAGO – With 90 counties in the state at an https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-urges-all-who-are-eligible-to-get-up-to-date-with-newly-approved-bivalent-booster-shots-31446829-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-urges-all-who-are-eligible-to-get-up-to-date-with-newly-approved-bivalent-booster-shots-31446829-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 [CHICAGO, IL] – In response to the arrival of 75 migrants—including families—from the southern border as part of Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/duckworth-on-migrant-families-in-chicago-everyone-deserves-support-and-dignity-31445840-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/duckworth-on-migrant-families-in-chicago-everyone-deserves-support-and-dignity-31445840-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500