AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Chenoa 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/chenoa-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/chenoa-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 11 Jan 2025 01:50:22 -0600 The new website enables Illinois residents to see coronavirus levels in their own communities Chicago, IL —The Discovery Partners Institute https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-discovery-partners-institute-and-the-illinois-department-of-public-health-launch-an-online-covid19-tracker-31517270-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-discovery-partners-institute-and-the-illinois-department-of-public-health-launch-an-online-covid19-tracker-31517270-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Keeping a promise he made during his campaign, new Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias signed a wide-ranging Executive Ethics Order shortly https://www.americantowns.com/news/newly-installed-secretary-of-state-alexi-giannoulias-issues-comprehensive-executive-ethics-order-31517273-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/newly-installed-secretary-of-state-alexi-giannoulias-issues-comprehensive-executive-ethics-order-31517273-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Illinois Becomes Ninth State to Institute Assault Weapons Ban SPRINGFIELD – Standing alongside lawmakers and gun control activists, Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-banning-assault-weapons-and-sale-of-highcapacity-magazines-31517319-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-banning-assault-weapons-and-sale-of-highcapacity-magazines-31517319-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Social justice, climate change impacts integrated into plan for first time SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Water Plan, which serves as a https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-state-water-plan-spotlights-13-critical-waterrelated-challenges-for-illinois-31517974-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-state-water-plan-spotlights-13-critical-waterrelated-challenges-for-illinois-31517974-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 First panel discussion, “The Legacies of Removal,” is Jan. 19 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum (ISM) will host four https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-state-museum-to-host-native-american-sovereignty-series-31517976-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-state-museum-to-host-native-american-sovereignty-series-31517976-springfield-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Chicago – The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announced on Jan 11th, a $500,000 fine for Quartz Health Insurance Corporation for https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-announces-a-500000-fine-for-quartz-health-insurance-corporation-for-violation-of-the-mental-health-parity-and-addiction-equity-act-31517978-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-announces-a-500000-fine-for-quartz-health-insurance-corporation-for-violation-of-the-mental-health-parity-and-addiction-equity-act-31517978-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Expressway shootings down 47%, injury shootings down 50%, homicides down 88% CHICAGO – Due in large part to increased enforcement efforts and https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-state-police-enforcement-leads-to-dramatic-decrease-in-chicago-area-expressway-shootings-in-2022-31518639-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-state-police-enforcement-leads-to-dramatic-decrease-in-chicago-area-expressway-shootings-in-2022-31518639-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 New renovations create state-of-the-art residential long-term care and independent living facilities for Illinois veterans QUINCY — On Jan https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-celebrates-construction-milestone-at-the-veterans-home-at-quincy-31518641-quincy-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-celebrates-construction-milestone-at-the-veterans-home-at-quincy-31518641-quincy-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Two projects aim to curb erosion of beach and natural habitats SPRINGFIELD – Two ground-breaking projects underway at Illinois Beach State https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-tackling-harmful-lake-michigan-shoreline-erosion-at-illinois-beach-state-park-31518648-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-tackling-harmful-lake-michigan-shoreline-erosion-at-illinois-beach-state-park-31518648-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 [WASHINGTON, D.C.]—U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced federal support from the https://www.americantowns.com/news/duckworth-durbin-announce-new-federal-support-for-more-than-80-arts-programs-throughout-illinois-31518805-moline-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/duckworth-durbin-announce-new-federal-support-for-more-than-80-arts-programs-throughout-illinois-31518805-moline-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 When Laws Don't Go Their Way, IL Democrats Change Them After rewarding themselves with massive pay raises, Illinois Democrats are once again drunk https://www.americantowns.com/news/when-laws-dont-go-their-way-il-democrats-change-them-31519009-dahinda-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/when-laws-dont-go-their-way-il-democrats-change-them-31519009-dahinda-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The Open Enrollment Period ends Sunday, January 15, 2023. Chicago – The last day of the Open Enrollment Period for the ACA Health Insurance https://www.americantowns.com/news/idoi-announces-january-15th-enrollment-deadline-for-the-aca-health-insurance-marketplace-31519286-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idoi-announces-january-15th-enrollment-deadline-for-the-aca-health-insurance-marketplace-31519286-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Illinoisans Urged to Get Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19 & Flu and to Stay Home and Seek Treatment Immediately if Sick CHICAGO – The https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-reports-59-illinois-counties-at-an-elevated-community-level-for-covid19-31519343-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-reports-59-illinois-counties-at-an-elevated-community-level-for-covid19-31519343-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Awards and fellowships will help meet healthcare workforce needs in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) has https://www.americantowns.com/news/ibhe-increases-number-of-nursing-school-grants-and-nurse-educator-fellowships-awarded-31519352-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ibhe-increases-number-of-nursing-school-grants-and-nurse-educator-fellowships-awarded-31519352-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor to Speak on Panels Concerning Energy and Climate, Infrastructure and Legislative Achievements Chicago, IL -- Governor Pritzker will travel https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-invited-to-world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-in-davos-31519358-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-invited-to-world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-in-davos-31519358-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600