AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Metamora 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/metamora-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/metamora-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:12:09 -0600 Illinoisans urged to Get Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19 & Flu; Stay Home and Seek Treatment Immediately if you are Sick; State Reports 20,495 New https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-reports-63-illinois-counties-are-at-elevated-covid19-community-levels-31498931-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-reports-63-illinois-counties-are-at-elevated-covid19-community-levels-31498931-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-six-appointments-to-boards-and-commissions-31498947-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-six-appointments-to-boards-and-commissions-31498947-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 CHICAGO – White Crane Wellness Center is the recipient of a 2022 Governor’s Engaging Aging Award, presented annually to up to 13 community https://www.americantowns.com/news/white-crane-wellness-center-wins-governors-engaging-aging-award-31499865-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/white-crane-wellness-center-wins-governors-engaging-aging-award-31499865-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag https://www.americantowns.com/news/honoring-pearl-harbor-remembrance-day-31500496-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/honoring-pearl-harbor-remembrance-day-31500496-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Achievements with Excellence in Tourism Awards CHICAGO -The 2022 Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism kicked off Monday, https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-office-of-tourism-celebrates-tourism-industry-31500537-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-office-of-tourism-celebrates-tourism-industry-31500537-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Trailer Bill Clarifies, Strengthens Original Bill as Transition to Cashless Bail Approaches CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker on Dec 6th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-safet-act-amendment-31500547-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-safet-act-amendment-31500547-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) hosted U.S. Representative-elect Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) in her Senate office this https://www.americantowns.com/news/duckworth-welcomes-us-representativeelect-budzinski-to-congress-31499372-elgin-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/duckworth-welcomes-us-representativeelect-budzinski-to-congress-31499372-elgin-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Illinois eligible to receive up to $354.6 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) to https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-illinois-to-receive-more-than-350-million-in-federal-funding-to-support-small-businesses-31501271-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-illinois-to-receive-more-than-350-million-in-federal-funding-to-support-small-businesses-31501271-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 ATLANTA, GA – On Saturday, former President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform regarding his efforts to overturn the 2020 https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-krishnamoorthi-calls-on-members-of-congress-and-americans-of-all-parties-to-denounce-former-president-trumps-effort-to-terminate-the-constitution-to-overturn-the-2020-election-31499733-peoria-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-krishnamoorthi-calls-on-members-of-congress-and-americans-of-all-parties-to-denounce-former-president-trumps-effort-to-terminate-the-constitution-to-overturn-the-2020-election-31499733-peoria-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.—Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced his partnership with former Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) to relaunch the https://www.americantowns.com/news/schneider-and-former-senator-mark-kirk-working-together-to-relaunch-the-abuelitas-program-31499743-lincolnshire-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/schneider-and-former-senator-mark-kirk-working-together-to-relaunch-the-abuelitas-program-31499743-lincolnshire-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Pay transparency in private sector is focus of IDOL’s new enforcement initiatives SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-labor-recognizes-latina-equal-pay-day-31501908-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-labor-recognizes-latina-equal-pay-day-31501908-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 CHICAGO -- The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) announced a $2.8 million Transitional Housing Notice of Funding Opportunity https://www.americantowns.com/news/icjia-announces-28-million-grant-opportunity-to-support-crime-victims-housing-needs-31501937-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icjia-announces-28-million-grant-opportunity-to-support-crime-victims-housing-needs-31501937-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 CHICAGO – In response to the hospitalization of state Sen. Scott Bennett (D-Champaign), Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement: https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-statement-on-the-hospitalization-of-state-sen-scott-bennett-31501943-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-statement-on-the-hospitalization-of-state-sen-scott-bennett-31501943-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Funding will support those experiencing homelessness CHICAGO - As the colder months approach, the demand for shelter is growing and many shelter https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-human-services-announces-5-million-in-additional-funding-to-expand-emergency-shelter-capacity-31501947-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-human-services-announces-5-million-in-additional-funding-to-expand-emergency-shelter-capacity-31501947-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Computer Science Education Week is recognized December 5-11 SPRINGFIELD – In honor of Computer Science (CS) Education Week, the Illinois https://www.americantowns.com/news/doit-celebrates-computer-science-education-week-december-511-2022-31499892-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/doit-celebrates-computer-science-education-week-december-511-2022-31499892-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600