AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Lincolnwood 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/lincolnwood-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/lincolnwood-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 17 Nov 2024 02:51:11 -0600 The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs launches letter-writing campaign to show support to veterans in their care at its five https://www.americantowns.com/news/operation-rising-spirit-encourages-letters-of-support-to-illinois-veterans-during-the-holiday-season-31491862-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/operation-rising-spirit-encourages-letters-of-support-to-illinois-veterans-during-the-holiday-season-31491862-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 November is Adoption Awareness Month in Illinois Marion, IL – Eighteen children in foster care will have their adoptions finalized on Friday, https://www.americantowns.com/news/williamson-county-courthouse-creates-forever-families-for-18-children-during-national-adoption-day-celebration-31491867-marion-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/williamson-county-courthouse-creates-forever-families-for-18-children-during-national-adoption-day-celebration-31491867-marion-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Statewide Unemployment Rate Slightly Up SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced on Nov 17th, that the https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-reaches-17-consecutive-months-of-job-growth-in-october-31491874-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-reaches-17-consecutive-months-of-job-growth-in-october-31491874-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Springfield, IL -- Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) announced a grant opportunity for not-for-profit organizations across Illinois. https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-notforprofit-security-grant-program-provides-20-million-for-organizations-at-risk-of-terrorist-attack-31491893-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-notforprofit-security-grant-program-provides-20-million-for-organizations-at-risk-of-terrorist-attack-31491893-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 State-funded program provides matching grants to small businesses who have received federal SBIR/STTR funding to support entrepreneurship, https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-illinois-launches-5-million-grant-match-program-to-spur-innovation-in-cutting-edge-technologies-31491902-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-illinois-launches-5-million-grant-match-program-to-spur-innovation-in-cutting-edge-technologies-31491902-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Ayala worked in education for nearly 40 years, taking over superintendent job in 2019 Springfield, IL -- State Superintendent of Education Dr. https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-superintendent-of-education-dr-carmen-ayala-announces-retirement-31492556-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-superintendent-of-education-dr-carmen-ayala-announces-retirement-31492556-springfield-il.html Schools and Libraries Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Chicago – With COVID-19 cases and other respiratory viruses circulating in many areas of the state, the Illinois Department of Public Health https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-urges-public-to-protect-loved-ones-from-covid19-and-other-respiratory-viruses-during-thanksgiving-holiday-31492570-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-urges-public-to-protect-loved-ones-from-covid19-and-other-respiratory-viruses-during-thanksgiving-holiday-31492570-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 House Passes Bost Va Research Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12), the Ranking Member of the House Committee https://www.americantowns.com/news/house-passes-bost-va-research-bill-31493044-dahlgren-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/house-passes-bost-va-research-bill-31493044-dahlgren-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Springfield, IL -- The Illinois State Fair is kicking off the holiday season with the annual Mega and Jumbo Pass holiday sale. For a limited time, https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-state-fair-mega-and-jumbo-pass-holiday-sale-begins-31494148-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-state-fair-mega-and-jumbo-pass-holiday-sale-begins-31494148-springfield-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Cooking causes half (49 percent) of all reported home fires and more than two of every five (42 percent) home fire injuries. Springfield, IL - https://www.americantowns.com/news/osfm-stresses-the-importance-of-cooking-safety-to-prevent-an-accidental-fire-this-thanksgiving-31494149-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/osfm-stresses-the-importance-of-cooking-safety-to-prevent-an-accidental-fire-this-thanksgiving-31494149-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois are https://www.americantowns.com/news/make-the-right-choices-this-thanksgiving-buckle-up-and-drive-sober-31494161-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/make-the-right-choices-this-thanksgiving-buckle-up-and-drive-sober-31494161-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host the annual Christmas Remembrance Ceremony for Illinois soldiers https://www.americantowns.com/news/christmas-remembrance-ceremony-set-for-dec-3-at-illinois-vietnam-veterans-memorial-in-springfield-31494169-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/christmas-remembrance-ceremony-set-for-dec-3-at-illinois-vietnam-veterans-memorial-in-springfield-31494169-springfield-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Nov 22nd, that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, https://www.americantowns.com/news/lanes-reopening-where-possible-for-thanksgiving-travel-31494860-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lanes-reopening-where-possible-for-thanksgiving-travel-31494860-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 More than 16,770 Students from 690 Schools Recognized for their Academic Excellence Deerfield, IL – The Illinois Student Assistance https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-student-assistance-commission-names-202324-illinois-state-scholars-31494883-deerfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-student-assistance-commission-names-202324-illinois-state-scholars-31494883-deerfield-il.html Schools and Libraries Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on https://www.americantowns.com/news/secretary-of-state-offices-to-close-for-thanksgiving-holiday-31494892-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/secretary-of-state-offices-to-close-for-thanksgiving-holiday-31494892-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600