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 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:41:33 -0600 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 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 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 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 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 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 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 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 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 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 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 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 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-2024-31681975-grafton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pere-marquette-lodge-peach-festival-2024-31681975-grafton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Warm apple pie, unique vendors, live music, and fresh produce are just a few of the offerings at our 17th annual Apple Festival! Festivities will also https://www.americantowns.com/news/17th-annual-apple-festival-31686241-grafton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/17th-annual-apple-festival-31686241-grafton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 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-and-live-bird-show-2025-31715278-grafton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bald-eagle-festival-and-live-bird-show-2025-31715278-grafton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is now accepting nominations for the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame, open to adults https://www.americantowns.com/news/department-on-aging-seeks-nominations-for-senior-illinoisan-hall-of-fame-31520073-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/department-on-aging-seeks-nominations-for-senior-illinoisan-hall-of-fame-31520073-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The fire service responds to a growing number of medical calls for service, surpassing 80% of total call volume in some communities. Springfield, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-proclaims-january-1622-community-risk-reduction-week-in-illinois-31520072-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-proclaims-january-1622-community-risk-reduction-week-in-illinois-31520072-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Illinoisans Urged to Get Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19 & Flu and to Stay Home and Seek Treatment Immediately if Sick NOTE: IDPH discovered https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-reports-59-illinois-counties-at-an-elevated-community-level-for-covid19-31520697-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-reports-59-illinois-counties-at-an-elevated-community-level-for-covid19-31520697-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Report serves as a road map to modernize the office, transform operations, and upgrade services Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias on https://www.americantowns.com/news/secretary-of-state-alexi-giannoulias-releases-comprehensive-transition-team-report-31520699-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/secretary-of-state-alexi-giannoulias-releases-comprehensive-transition-team-report-31520699-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 SPRINGFIELD – Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim on Jan 17th, announced $4,111,200 million in funding to the City of Sycamore (DeKalb County) https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-epa-announces-4-million-in-loan-forgiveness-to-the-city-of-sycamore-to-replace-lead-service-lines-31520701-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-epa-announces-4-million-in-loan-forgiveness-to-the-city-of-sycamore-to-replace-lead-service-lines-31520701-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Illinois Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Program Serves More Than 2 Million Customers CHICAGO, IL -- The Illinois Department of https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-human-services-seeks-to-educate-snap-households-to-prepare-for-usdas-return-of-snap-benefits-to-prepandemic-levels-31520714-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-human-services-seeks-to-educate-snap-households-to-prepare-for-usdas-return-of-snap-benefits-to-prepandemic-levels-31520714-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600