AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Olympia Fields 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/olympia-fields-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/olympia-fields-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:40:02 -0600 IDOT safety campaign on impaired driving, buckling up – with a seasonal twist SPRINGFIELD – 'Tis the season to celebrate the holidays https://www.americantowns.com/news/its-not-a-game-holiday-edition-31509432-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/its-not-a-game-holiday-edition-31509432-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Illinois outpaces national enrollment growth rate of African American and Latino freshmen SPRINGFIELD – On Dec 21st, the Illinois Board of https://www.americantowns.com/news/fall-freshmen-enrollment-up-5-percent-at-illinois-public-universities-as-illinois-bucks-several-national-trends-31509451-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fall-freshmen-enrollment-up-5-percent-at-illinois-public-universities-as-illinois-bucks-several-national-trends-31509451-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 CHICAGO – Following extensive conversations with lawmakers and other stakeholders, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-announces-timeline-for-next-cannabis-dispensary-license-lottery-31509469-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-announces-timeline-for-next-cannabis-dispensary-license-lottery-31509469-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Job Creators Receiving EDGE Credits Invest More Than $1 Billion in Communities – Exceeding 2019 Pre-Pandemic Investments CHICAGO – https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-celebrates-2022-economic-development-milestones-31509473-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-celebrates-2022-economic-development-milestones-31509473-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Offers Additional Incentives for Electric Vehicle Manufacturers to Relocate to or Expand in Illinois CHICAGO – Solidifying Illinois’ https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-reimagining-electric-vehicles-act-amendment-31509493-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-reimagining-electric-vehicles-act-amendment-31509493-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 IDOT, ISP urge public to avoid unnecessary travel SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police announced https://www.americantowns.com/news/winter-storm-featuring-snow-high-winds-and-bitter-cold-to-make-travel-treacherous-31509494-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/winter-storm-featuring-snow-high-winds-and-bitter-cold-to-make-travel-treacherous-31509494-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Bill Number: SB 1595 Description: Amends the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act of the Illinois Municipal Code to extend the estimated dates https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-december-21-2022-31509496-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-december-21-2022-31509496-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 To date, over 96% of rebates have been issued totaling $1.042 billion CHICAGO – On Dec 21st, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department https://www.americantowns.com/news/over-51-million-illinoisans-have-received-anticipated-income-and-property-tax-rebates-31509475-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/over-51-million-illinoisans-have-received-anticipated-income-and-property-tax-rebates-31509475-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Chicago - On Dec 21st, Governor Pritzker signed HB1293 into law, divesting Illinois state pension funds from Russian and Belarusian banks and https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-bill-divesting-state-funds-from-russian-investments-in-solidarity-with-ukraine-31509481-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-bill-divesting-state-funds-from-russian-investments-in-solidarity-with-ukraine-31509481-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations https://www.americantowns.com/news/duckworth-durbin-secure-182-millions-for-illinois-projects-fy23-omnibus-appropriations-bill-31510037-carbondale-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/duckworth-durbin-secure-182-millions-for-illinois-projects-fy23-omnibus-appropriations-bill-31510037-carbondale-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced the https://www.americantowns.com/news/senate-passes-spending-bill-with-key-illinois-priorities-secured-by-durbin-31510053-schaumburg-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senate-passes-spending-bill-with-key-illinois-priorities-secured-by-durbin-31510053-schaumburg-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Comprehensive report includes recommendations for implementation Springfield, IL – Pursuant to a provision of the Climate and Equitable Jobs https://www.americantowns.com/news/icc-staff-report-lowincome-discount-rates-for-electric-and-natural-gas-residential-customers-are-appropriate-for-illinois-31510138-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icc-staff-report-lowincome-discount-rates-for-electric-and-natural-gas-residential-customers-are-appropriate-for-illinois-31510138-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Illinoisans urged to Get Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19 & Flu & Stay Home from Holiday Gatherings and Seek Treatment Immediately if Sick https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-reports-88-illinois-counties-are-at-an-elevated-community-level-for-covid19-31510181-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-reports-88-illinois-counties-are-at-an-elevated-community-level-for-covid19-31510181-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement https://www.americantowns.com/news/durbin-statement-on-senate-dems-success-in-confirming-highly-qualified-judicial-nominees-31510047-peoria-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/durbin-statement-on-senate-dems-success-in-confirming-highly-qualified-judicial-nominees-31510047-peoria-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Rob Portman (R-OH) to strengthen the https://www.americantowns.com/news/duckworthportmans-bipartisan-martha-wrightreed-just-and-reasonable-communications-passes-house-and-senate-awaiting-president-bidens-signature-31510039-belleville-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/duckworthportmans-bipartisan-martha-wrightreed-just-and-reasonable-communications-passes-house-and-senate-awaiting-president-bidens-signature-31510039-belleville-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600