AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Crete 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/crete-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/crete-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 29 May 2024 09:50:21 -0500 Non-emergency closures suspended; motorists should still expect work zones SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced https://www.americantowns.com/news/lanes-opening-where-possible-for-memorial-day-travel-31377116-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lanes-opening-where-possible-for-memorial-day-travel-31377116-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Announces New $18 Million Investment in Chicago Public Schools’ Project: ‘Back to Our Future’ Chicago – Building on the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-highlights-efforts-to-reduce-violent-crime-ahead-of-memorial-day-weekend-31377434-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-highlights-efforts-to-reduce-violent-crime-ahead-of-memorial-day-weekend-31377434-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Public Health Officials Stress Importance of Being Updated on Vaccinations and Boosters; Vulnerable People Should Exercise Caution in Indoor Spaces https://www.americantowns.com/news/cdc-reports-that-15-illinois-counties-are-now-rated-at-high-community-level-for-covid19-including-chicago-metro-area-31377465-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cdc-reports-that-15-illinois-counties-are-now-rated-at-high-community-level-for-covid19-including-chicago-metro-area-31377465-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SPRINGFIELD, IL -- With the weather warming up, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning the public to beware of rabid animals, https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-public-health-warns-public-to-watch-out-forrabid-bats-and-other-animals-31377105-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-public-health-warns-public-to-watch-out-forrabid-bats-and-other-animals-31377105-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New bills will curb surprise medical billing, enforce medical card transparency, and improve access to health insurance CHICAGO — Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-consumer-protection-bills-for-health-insurance-coverage-31377107-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-consumer-protection-bills-for-health-insurance-coverage-31377107-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bills focus on youth in foster care through targeted task forces Chicago -- Governor JB Pritzker on May 26th, signed two pieces of legislation into https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-expand-and-protect-childrens-mental-health-care-31377119-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-expand-and-protect-childrens-mental-health-care-31377119-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Federal Incentive Will Create 1,343 Units for Families, Seniors, and Individuals with Disabilities Chicago – Governor JB Pritzker and the https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-awards-34-million-in-tax-credits-for-affordable-housing-31378282-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-awards-34-million-in-tax-credits-for-affordable-housing-31378282-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New measures would provide continuous eligibility for adults enrolled in Medicaid and increase reimbursement rates for prenatal and postpartum health https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-medicaid-omnibus-legislation-that-increases-access-and-equity-in-illinois-health-care-system-31378306-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-medicaid-omnibus-legislation-that-increases-access-and-equity-in-illinois-health-care-system-31378306-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 On May 27th,, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action: Bill Number: HB0107 Description: Requires a record of the purchase of https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-on-may-27-2022-31378321-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-on-may-27-2022-31378321-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois in https://www.americantowns.com/news/first-mosquitoes-testing-positive-for-west-nile-virus-in-illinois-in-2022-reported-in-roselle-dupage-county-31377448-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/first-mosquitoes-testing-positive-for-west-nile-virus-in-illinois-in-2022-reported-in-roselle-dupage-county-31377448-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Dangerous Bacteria Can Thrive at Unsafe Temperatures, Cause Serious Foodborne Illnesses SPRINGFIELD – With the arrival of the Memorial Day https://www.americantowns.com/news/follow-food-safety-tips-for-holiday-cookouts-and-picnics-and-mask-upat-crowded-events-31377468-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/follow-food-safety-tips-for-holiday-cookouts-and-picnics-and-mask-upat-crowded-events-31377468-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 With 15 Illinois Counties at High Community Level, Public Health Officials Stress Importance of Being Updated on Vaccinations and Boosters; Vulnerable https://www.americantowns.com/news/public-health-officials-announce-36843-new-cases-of-coronavirus-disease-over-the-past-week-31377481-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/public-health-officials-announce-36843-new-cases-of-coronavirus-disease-over-the-past-week-31377481-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Choose Kindness video named best social video in 43rd Annual Telly Awards Springfield – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) in https://www.americantowns.com/news/iema-and-university-of-illinois-springfield-awarded-silver-telly-31379255-weston-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iema-and-university-of-illinois-springfield-awarded-silver-telly-31379255-weston-ct.html Government and Politics Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Nation-leading nursing home reform to hold facility owners accountable by tying new funding to staffing and care improvements  CHICAGO — https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-landmark-equitydriven-nursing-home-rate-reform-legislation-to-improve-care-for-seniors-31379263-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-landmark-equitydriven-nursing-home-rate-reform-legislation-to-improve-care-for-seniors-31379263-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 34 communities across Illinois receiving grants for critical road repairs, bridge replacements, sewer upgrades, and more Chicago — Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-over-50-million-in-grants-for-essential-infrastructure-projects-31379270-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-over-50-million-in-grants-for-essential-infrastructure-projects-31379270-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500