AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Illinois City 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/illinois-city-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/illinois-city-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:10 -0600 Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration STATE https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-six-appointments-to-boards-and-commissions-31523656-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-six-appointments-to-boards-and-commissions-31523656-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Chicago, IL -- Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement on the decision by Effingham County Judge Morrison on the Protect Illinois https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-issues-statement-on-decision-in-protect-illinois-communities-act-lawsuit-31523658-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-issues-statement-on-decision-in-protect-illinois-communities-act-lawsuit-31523658-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Springfield, IL -- Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-key-appointments-31523702-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-key-appointments-31523702-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois State Museum are remembering Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko, who died https://www.americantowns.com/news/idnr-joins-illinois-nation-in-mourning-the-death-of-illinois-state-museum-director-cinnamon-catlinlegutko-31523709-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idnr-joins-illinois-nation-in-mourning-the-death-of-illinois-state-museum-director-cinnamon-catlinlegutko-31523709-springfield-il.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Latest funding round boosts total to $337.8 million for Illinois transit providers DECATUR — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-1138-million-investment-in-downstate-transit-31524430-decatur-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-1138-million-investment-in-downstate-transit-31524430-decatur-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Carvana admits wrongdoing; agrees to consumer safeguards and to conform to Illinois law Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced a https://www.americantowns.com/news/secretary-of-state-giannoulias-executes-settlement-agreement-with-carvana-31524445-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/secretary-of-state-giannoulias-executes-settlement-agreement-with-carvana-31524445-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Funding supports the construction and renovation of early childhood facilities in Illinois Springfield – The Illinois Capital Development https://www.americantowns.com/news/capital-development-board-announces-recipients-of-early-childhood-construction-grant-31524449-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/capital-development-board-announces-recipients-of-early-childhood-construction-grant-31524449-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Slick, slippery conditions, much longer travel times expected SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation is warning the public https://www.americantowns.com/news/heavy-snow-to-impact-travel-through-january-25-2023-31524456-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/heavy-snow-to-impact-travel-through-january-25-2023-31524456-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 On Jan 24th, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action: Bill Number: HB 0969 Description: Amends FY23 Budget with supplemental funds. https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-january-24-2023-31524462-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-january-24-2023-31524462-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Springfield – The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) will host employment screening events in St. Charles and Alton in advance of https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-juvenile-justice-to-host-job-screenings-prior-to-start-of-february-intern-academy-31525372-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-juvenile-justice-to-host-job-screenings-prior-to-start-of-february-intern-academy-31525372-springfield-il.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Springfield, IL - IDVA Director Terry Prince announced on Jan 25th, that Anthony Hernandez, Veteran Service Officer (VSO) was selected as the IDVA https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-veterans-affairs-announces-2022-employee-of-the-year-31525375-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-veterans-affairs-announces-2022-employee-of-the-year-31525375-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 SPRINGFIELD — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced on Jan 25th, that the state has https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-illinois-has-paid-off-remaining-unemployment-insurance-trust-fund-debt-31525401-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-illinois-has-paid-off-remaining-unemployment-insurance-trust-fund-debt-31525401-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 CHICAGO — In Illinois, we are committed to preventing and addressing hate crimes and bias incidents across the state. Thanks to Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/idhr-director-jim-bennetts-statement-on-signing-of-supplemental-appropriations-act-hb0969-31525418-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idhr-director-jim-bennetts-statement-on-signing-of-supplemental-appropriations-act-hb0969-31525418-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Bill Number: HB 4285 Description: Amends procurement and construction capabilities of public universities and raises the annual gross sale threshold https://www.americantowns.com/news/on-jan-23rd-governor-jb-pritzker-took-the-following-bill-action-31523706-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/on-jan-23rd-governor-jb-pritzker-took-the-following-bill-action-31523706-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Project is first step in revitalizing corridor from U.S. 20 to Charles Street ROCKFORD — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-improvements-to-alpine-road-transportation-corridor-in-rockford-31526139-rockford-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-improvements-to-alpine-road-transportation-corridor-in-rockford-31526139-rockford-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600