AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Bensenville 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/bensenville-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/bensenville-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 20 Jan 2025 03:14:37 -0600 The Village of Bensenville presents the July 4th LibertyFest!  Come celebrate Independence Day. This celebration of America’s birthday is https://www.americantowns.com/news/bensenville-libertyfest-2023-31583351-bensenville-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bensenville-libertyfest-2023-31583351-bensenville-il.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Bensenville, Ill.— The countdown to the highly anticipated Harvest Fest at Fischer Farm is officially on, and the Bensenville Park District https://www.americantowns.com/news/sept-30-harvest-fest-to-feature-music-for-everyone-31616746-bensenville-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sept-30-harvest-fest-to-feature-music-for-everyone-31616746-bensenville-il.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Bensenville, Ill.—Harvest Fest at Fischer Farm’s “Artisan Alley” is set to enchant visitors from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on https://www.americantowns.com/news/harvest-fests-artisan-alley-to-feature-23-area-vendors-31616755-bensenville-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/harvest-fests-artisan-alley-to-feature-23-area-vendors-31616755-bensenville-il.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Join the ultimate Halloween costume dance party at the DGLC Gym   Bensenville, Ill.— People of all ages and abilities are invited to the https://www.americantowns.com/news/wood-street-fitness-halloween-zumba-returns-oct-26-31624581-bensenville-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/wood-street-fitness-halloween-zumba-returns-oct-26-31624581-bensenville-il.html Health and Fitness Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Saturday holiday bash includes children's costume contest, bounce houses and candy Bensenville, Ill.— The Bensenville Park District invites https://www.americantowns.com/news/enjoy-bensenvilles-free-familyfriendly-monster-mash-oct-28-31624582-bensenville-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/enjoy-bensenvilles-free-familyfriendly-monster-mash-oct-28-31624582-bensenville-il.html Sports and Recreation Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Bensenville veterans and their immediate families eat free Veterans Day ? Bensenville, Ill.— The Bensenville Park District announced that https://www.americantowns.com/news/nov-11-white-pines-breakfast-to-feature-33year-military-veteran-31626357-bensenville-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nov-11-white-pines-breakfast-to-feature-33year-military-veteran-31626357-bensenville-il.html Sports and Recreation Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Bensenville, Ill.  — According to a December 27 Fast Company article, “5 hiring trends that can change your job search in https://www.americantowns.com/news/bensenville-park-district-recruiting-new-employees-at-jan-6-job-fair-31640115-bensenville-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bensenville-park-district-recruiting-new-employees-at-jan-6-job-fair-31640115-bensenville-il.html Sports and Recreation Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The Village of Bensenville presents the July 4th LibertyFest! Come celebrate Independence Day. This celebration of America’s birthday is full of https://www.americantowns.com/news/bensenville-liberty-fest-2024-31672000-bensenville-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bensenville-liberty-fest-2024-31672000-bensenville-il.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) on Jan 19th, issued 33 Transporter licenses, successfully closing the 2022 https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-agriculture-issues-next-round-of-transporter-licenses-31522066-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-agriculture-issues-next-round-of-transporter-licenses-31522066-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Down Payment Assistance Program Helping Break Down Key Barriers to Homeownership CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker on Jan 19th, announced the https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-relaunches-opening-doors-homebuyer-assistance-program-with-additional-8-million-31522072-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-relaunches-opening-doors-homebuyer-assistance-program-with-additional-8-million-31522072-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 CHICAGO – The Council of Juvenile Justice Administrators (CJJA), a national organization devoted to improving juvenile justice practices, https://www.americantowns.com/news/council-of-juvenile-justice-administrators-appoints-director-mueller-of-illinois-department-of-juvenile-justice-as-board-secretary-31522076-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/council-of-juvenile-justice-administrators-appoints-director-mueller-of-illinois-department-of-juvenile-justice-as-board-secretary-31522076-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced on Jan 20th, that the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.7 https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-payroll-jobs-unemployment-rate-stable-in-december-31522106-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-payroll-jobs-unemployment-rate-stable-in-december-31522106-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Budget recommendations will help ensure a strong and equitable higher education ecosystem SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Board of Higher https://www.americantowns.com/news/ibhe-approves-fiscal-year-2024-budget-recommendations-31522086-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ibhe-approves-fiscal-year-2024-budget-recommendations-31522086-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) https://www.americantowns.com/news/durbin-duckworth-announce-application-process-for-us-attorney-in-northern-district-of-illinois-31522474-rosemont-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/durbin-duckworth-announce-application-process-for-us-attorney-in-northern-district-of-illinois-31522474-rosemont-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Romeoville, IL – Last week, Lewis University began its Spring semester of classes at several locations, including its new program inside https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-corrections-and-lewis-university-launch-new-prison-education-program-at-sheridan-correctional-center-31522973-romeoville-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-corrections-and-lewis-university-launch-new-prison-education-program-at-sheridan-correctional-center-31522973-romeoville-il.html Schools and Libraries Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600