AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Chicago 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/chicago-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/chicago-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 05 May 2024 14:35:05 -0500 Tomeka Reid joins the OPTION curatorial team ESS’s longstanding OPTION series returns to in-person programs on Sunday, May 29, 2022 with a https://www.americantowns.com/news/experimental-sound-studio-option-series-returns-to-inperson-programs-may-november-2022-31359488-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/experimental-sound-studio-option-series-returns-to-inperson-programs-may-november-2022-31359488-chicago-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Chicago, Ill. – Matt Dubiel, conservative candidate for U.S. Senate, small business owner, and entrepreneur has made Illinois history. In the https://www.americantowns.com/news/america-first-us-senate-candidate-pulls-a-ross-perot-move-illinois-31359641-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/america-first-us-senate-candidate-pulls-a-ross-perot-move-illinois-31359641-chicago-il.html Clubs and Organizations Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Dear Illinois Humanities fan, It’s officially countdown time! Two weeks until we gather virtually and collectively to celebrate the public https://www.americantowns.com/news/register-today-the-pha-is-just-two-weeks-away-and-meet-honoree-sue-scott-31360809-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/register-today-the-pha-is-just-two-weeks-away-and-meet-honoree-sue-scott-31360809-chicago-il.html Clubs and Organizations Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Back to Business program has awarded nearly 6,500 COVID-19 recovery grants to businesses in hard-hit sectors Chicago —During National Small https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-250-million-in-grant-awards-for-small-businesses-31361184-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-250-million-in-grant-awards-for-small-businesses-31361184-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Recipe for Brain Tumor Recovery When John Peters, a certified chef from Chicago, was diagnosed with a brain tumor, his care team used a balance of https://www.americantowns.com/news/northwestern-medicine-news-may-6-2022-31362178-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/northwestern-medicine-news-may-6-2022-31362178-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 May officially proclaimed AAPI Heritage Month; DCEO to host several events to support AAPI community with business resources Chicago - The Illinois https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-celebrates-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-aapi-heritage-month-31362454-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-celebrates-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-aapi-heritage-month-31362454-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Central Management Services Announces Wellness Ambassador to Receive Award CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Central Management Services https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-illinois-announces-first-wellness-partner-award-recipient-31365134-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-illinois-announces-first-wellness-partner-award-recipient-31365134-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 With more and more shows opening this spring, the League of Chicago Theatres wants to help you stay connected to Chicago theatre. You are signed up to https://www.americantowns.com/news/league-of-chicago-theatres-spring-spotlight-openings-and-closings-31366667-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/league-of-chicago-theatres-spring-spotlight-openings-and-closings-31366667-chicago-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 $5.4 million HHS grant will expand access to equitable and affordable services CHICAGO — Governor Pritzker on May 16th, announced that the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-recordsetting-112-million-in-funding-to-support-family-planning-services-throughout-illinois-31368332-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-recordsetting-112-million-in-funding-to-support-family-planning-services-throughout-illinois-31368332-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Legislation honors LGBTQ Elders day on May 16 Chicago - Governor Pritzker signed SB3490, an amendment to the Illinois Act on Aging designating https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-aimed-at-protecting-lgbtq-older-adults-31368337-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-aimed-at-protecting-lgbtq-older-adults-31368337-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 State announces global business opportunities for exporters and highlights $900,000 in available program funds to support companies interested in https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-celebrates-world-trade-month-and-announces-international-business-development-opportunities-for-exporters-31368356-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-celebrates-world-trade-month-and-announces-international-business-development-opportunities-for-exporters-31368356-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Extends Program through 2026 protecting safety net hospitals and expanding qualifications for aid Chicago—Governor JB Pritzker today signed https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-hospital-assessment-program-expansion-31368370-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-hospital-assessment-program-expansion-31368370-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The bills offer incentives to providers choosing to practice in rural communities and clear the path for health center mergers Chicago- Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-supporting-rural-healthcare-expansion-coordination-31369249-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-supporting-rural-healthcare-expansion-coordination-31369249-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Chicago – Governor JB Pritzker on May 18th, joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), local officials, and https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-20-million-investment-to-boost-equitable-workforce-recovery-31369281-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-20-million-investment-to-boost-equitable-workforce-recovery-31369281-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Unserialized firearms created and sold by individuals were involved in over 20,000 suspected crimes last year nationwide Chicago -- Governor JB https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-banning-ghost-guns-statewide-31369282-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-banning-ghost-guns-statewide-31369282-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 05 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500