AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Braidwood 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/braidwood-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/braidwood-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:40:10 -0600 Rides, Games, Food, Free Nightly Entertainment, Bingo and much, much more for the entire family. Schedule: Thursday July 13, 2023 5:00pm-11:00pm: https://www.americantowns.com/news/42nd-annual-braidwood-lions-club-summerfest-2023-31591400-braidwood-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/42nd-annual-braidwood-lions-club-summerfest-2023-31591400-braidwood-il.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Each Night During the Festival Live Musical Entertainment Takes Place on the Constellation Energy Entertainment Stage. Bands From Around the Area https://www.americantowns.com/news/43rd-annual-braidwood-lions-club-summerfest-31673834-braidwood-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/43rd-annual-braidwood-lions-club-summerfest-31673834-braidwood-il.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 22 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 Fri, 22 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 Fri, 22 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 Fri, 22 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 Fri, 22 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 Fri, 22 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 Fri, 22 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 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 IDPH Urges Public to Protect Loved Ones from COVID-19, Other Respiratory Viruses and Food-borne Illnesses During Thanksgiving Holiday CHICAGO https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-urges-public-to-protect-loved-ones-from-covid19-other-respiratory-viruses-and-foodborne-illnesses-during-thanksgiving-holiday-31495485-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-urges-public-to-protect-loved-ones-from-covid19-other-respiratory-viruses-and-foodborne-illnesses-during-thanksgiving-holiday-31495485-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Hunters Harvest More Than 52,000 Deer During First Weekend Of Illinois Firearm Season SPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois harvested a https://www.americantowns.com/news/hunters-harvest-more-than-52000-deer-during-first-weekend-of-illinois-firearm-season-31495558-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hunters-harvest-more-than-52000-deer-during-first-weekend-of-illinois-firearm-season-31495558-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Marks the 15th year the Secretary of State Police conducts stings Secretary of State Jesse White announced that Secretary of State Police will be https://www.americantowns.com/news/jesse-white-targets-holiday-scofflaws-abusing-disability-parking-at-malls-statewide-31495561-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/jesse-white-targets-holiday-scofflaws-abusing-disability-parking-at-malls-statewide-31495561-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Illinoisans urged to Get Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19 & Flu; Stay Home if you are Sick; Illinois Reports 14,388 New COVID-19 Cases in Last Week https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-urges-public-to-protect-loved-ones-from-covid19-other-respiratory-viruses-and-foodborne-illnesses-during-thanksgiving-holiday-31495568-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-urges-public-to-protect-loved-ones-from-covid19-other-respiratory-viruses-and-foodborne-illnesses-during-thanksgiving-holiday-31495568-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) led an effort by https://www.americantowns.com/news/us-reps-robin-kelly-yvette-d-clarke-and-bonnie-watson-coleman-lead-the-women-of-the-congressional-black-caucus-to-call-on-congressional-leaders-to-protect-black-women-and-girls-31494443-matteson-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/us-reps-robin-kelly-yvette-d-clarke-and-bonnie-watson-coleman-lead-the-women-of-the-congressional-black-caucus-to-call-on-congressional-leaders-to-protect-black-women-and-girls-31494443-matteson-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 CHICAGO – Yesterday, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure https://www.americantowns.com/news/transportation-secretary-buttigieg-praises-rep-garcias-role-in-passing-the-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act-31494450-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/transportation-secretary-buttigieg-praises-rep-garcias-role-in-passing-the-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act-31494450-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600