AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Grafton 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/grafton-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/grafton-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 16 May 2024 08:55:03 -0500 GRAFTON – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host a public lottery drawing on Wednesday, Nov. 2, for the allocation of https://www.americantowns.com/news/drawings-for-trapping-permits-at-graftonarea-sites-to-take-place-on-november-2-2022-31473080-grafton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/drawings-for-trapping-permits-at-graftonarea-sites-to-take-place-on-november-2-2022-31473080-grafton-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Grafton Oyster Bar Food Festivals Home of Great Fests! Join us for food, drinks and entertainment on the banks of the Mississippi River! Schedule https://www.americantowns.com/news/lobster-festival-at-grafton-oyster-bar-2023-31574941-grafton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lobster-festival-at-grafton-oyster-bar-2023-31574941-grafton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Join us for our annual Blues Festival at The Vineyards! We are excited about the line up once again, and can't wait for Blues Festival weekend. We https://www.americantowns.com/news/annual-blues-festival-2023-31575606-grafton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/annual-blues-festival-2023-31575606-grafton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It’s almost Peach Season in Grafton, Illinois (yum) and that means it is time for the great Peach Festival at Pere Marquette Lodge! The https://www.americantowns.com/news/pere-marquette-lodge-peach-festival-2023-31593248-grafton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pere-marquette-lodge-peach-festival-2023-31593248-grafton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Warm apple pie, unique craft vendors, live music, and fresh produce are just a few of the offerings at our 16th annual Apple Festival! Festivities https://www.americantowns.com/news/annual-apple-festival-2023-31600366-grafton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/annual-apple-festival-2023-31600366-grafton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Come out to Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center where you can meet our nation’s majestic symbol up close! This crowd favorite festival https://www.americantowns.com/news/bald-eagle-festival-2024-31639426-grafton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bald-eagle-festival-2024-31639426-grafton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Spring has sprung and that means one thing mushrooms! Our annual Mushroom Festival is returning to Pere Marquette Lodge for it’s 15th year! https://www.americantowns.com/news/pere-marquette-lodge-mushroom-festival-2024-31657500-grafton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pere-marquette-lodge-mushroom-festival-2024-31657500-grafton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 On May 16th, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action:   Bill Number: HB2991 Description: Requires DVA to contract for a https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-31367534-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-31367534-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) on May 16th, announced $4 million in grant https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-awards-4-million-in-grant-funding-for-projects-along-route-66-31367544-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-awards-4-million-in-grant-funding-for-projects-along-route-66-31367544-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 16 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 Thu, 16 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 Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SPRINGFIELD – A bill strengthening the Child Labor Law passed by the General Assembly was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker. Senate https://www.americantowns.com/news/child-labor-law-amended-to-provide-additional-protections-for-child-performers-31368345-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/child-labor-law-amended-to-provide-additional-protections-for-child-performers-31368345-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Thu, 16 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 Thu, 16 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 Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Grand Prize 2 tickets to every Grandstand Concert at the 2022 Illinois State Fair Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department of https://www.americantowns.com/news/15th-annual-illinois-products-farmers-market-begins-may-19th-with-fair-fun-and-food-from-the-illinois-state-fair-31369237-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/15th-annual-illinois-products-farmers-market-begins-may-19th-with-fair-fun-and-food-from-the-illinois-state-fair-31369237-springfield-il.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500