AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Grafton 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/grafton-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/grafton-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 12 Jan 2025 09:12:11 -0600 Grafton Oyster Bar Food Festivals Home of Great Fests! Join us for food, drinks and entertainment on the banks of the Mississippi River! Schedule https://www.americantowns.com/news/lobster-festival-at-grafton-oyster-bar-2023-31574941-grafton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lobster-festival-at-grafton-oyster-bar-2023-31574941-grafton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Join us for our annual Blues Festival at The Vineyards! We are excited about the line up once again, and can't wait for Blues Festival weekend. We https://www.americantowns.com/news/annual-blues-festival-2023-31575606-grafton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/annual-blues-festival-2023-31575606-grafton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 It’s almost Peach Season in Grafton, Illinois (yum) and that means it is time for the great Peach Festival at Pere Marquette Lodge! The https://www.americantowns.com/news/pere-marquette-lodge-peach-festival-2023-31593248-grafton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pere-marquette-lodge-peach-festival-2023-31593248-grafton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Warm apple pie, unique craft vendors, live music, and fresh produce are just a few of the offerings at our 16th annual Apple Festival! Festivities https://www.americantowns.com/news/annual-apple-festival-2023-31600366-grafton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/annual-apple-festival-2023-31600366-grafton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Come out to Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center where you can meet our nation’s majestic symbol up close! This crowd favorite festival https://www.americantowns.com/news/bald-eagle-festival-2024-31639426-grafton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bald-eagle-festival-2024-31639426-grafton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Spring has sprung and that means one thing mushrooms! Our annual Mushroom Festival is returning to Pere Marquette Lodge for it’s 15th year! https://www.americantowns.com/news/pere-marquette-lodge-mushroom-festival-2024-31657500-grafton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pere-marquette-lodge-mushroom-festival-2024-31657500-grafton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 It’s almost Peach Season in Grafton, Illinois (yum) and that means it is time for the great Peach Festival at Pere Marquette Lodge! The https://www.americantowns.com/news/pere-marquette-lodge-peach-festival-2024-31681975-grafton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pere-marquette-lodge-peach-festival-2024-31681975-grafton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Warm apple pie, unique vendors, live music, and fresh produce are just a few of the offerings at our 17th annual Apple Festival! Festivities will also https://www.americantowns.com/news/17th-annual-apple-festival-31686241-grafton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/17th-annual-apple-festival-31686241-grafton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Come out to Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center where you can meet our nation’s majestic symbol up close! This crowd favorite festival https://www.americantowns.com/news/bald-eagle-festival-and-live-bird-show-2025-31715278-grafton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bald-eagle-festival-and-live-bird-show-2025-31715278-grafton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 12 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 Sun, 12 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 Sun, 12 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 Sun, 12 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 Sun, 12 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 Sun, 12 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 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600