AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Herod 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/herod-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/herod-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 23 Sep 2024 11:10:02 -0500 Funds Aimed September 22, 2022 Promote Equitable Access to the Unemployment Insurance System SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-awarded-68-million-grant-from-the-us-department-of-labor-31459428-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-awarded-68-million-grant-from-the-us-department-of-labor-31459428-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that certified child passenger safety technicians are offering free car https://www.americantowns.com/news/seat-check-saturday-nationwide-event-for-parents-caregivers-to-get-expert-help-on-seat-and-safety-restraints-31459434-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/seat-check-saturday-nationwide-event-for-parents-caregivers-to-get-expert-help-on-seat-and-safety-restraints-31459434-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement in response to misconduct allegations against two legislators. “Integrity https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-from-illinois-governor-j-b-pritzker-31459413-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-from-illinois-governor-j-b-pritzker-31459413-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging older adults and retirees who were not required to file an Illinois https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-on-aging-to-retirees-action-required-to-claim-property-tax-rebate-31460125-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-on-aging-to-retirees-action-required-to-claim-property-tax-rebate-31460125-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Public Health Officials Announce 17,373 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week; More than 340,000 Illinoisans have Received New https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-reports-more-than-135000-doses-of-new-bivalent-covid19-vaccines-administered-in-last-week-31460141-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-reports-more-than-135000-doses-of-new-bivalent-covid19-vaccines-administered-in-last-week-31460141-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Renderings available for download here; Leaders also announce apprenticeship partnership with Interapt and CVS Health, to prepare Chicagoans for https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-stakeholders-unveil-design-for-discovery-partners-institute-at-the-78-31460142-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-stakeholders-unveil-design-for-discovery-partners-institute-at-the-78-31460142-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 In recognition of Illinois EV Week, state launches EV.Illinois.gov – a one-stop-shop highlighting Illinois’ growing EV economy CHICAGO https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-proclaims-september-23-october-2-illinois-electric-vehicle-week-31460143-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-proclaims-september-23-october-2-illinois-electric-vehicle-week-31460143-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The agreement is the second multi-billion-dollar agricultural deal since 2019 Chicago - Governor Pritzker on Sep 23rd, announced a letter of intent https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-commitment-of-26-billion-in-soybean-and-corn-purchases-by-taiwanese-government-31460151-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-commitment-of-26-billion-in-soybean-and-corn-purchases-by-taiwanese-government-31460151-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Technology Operations Professional Services (TOPS) Program to Advance State’s IT Modernization and Prioritize Utilization of Business Enterprise https://www.americantowns.com/news/doit-releases-sheltered-market-solicitations-for-technology-services-31460796-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/doit-releases-sheltered-market-solicitations-for-technology-services-31460796-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Snow-and-ice removal positions available across Illinois SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation on Sep 26th, announced it https://www.americantowns.com/news/idot-holds-open-houses-for-seasonal-employment-september-26-2022-31460816-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idot-holds-open-houses-for-seasonal-employment-september-26-2022-31460816-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Program has led to a dramatic reduction of uninsured motorists Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is highlighting the success of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/jesse-white-highlights-successful-electronic-automobile-insurance-verification-program-31460134-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/jesse-white-highlights-successful-electronic-automobile-insurance-verification-program-31460134-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Nelson backs Gryder who will fight for Illinois ag in D.C. Oswego, IL. – Congressional candidate for IL-14 and Kendall County Board Chairman https://www.americantowns.com/news/gryder-endorsed-by-ag-leader-phil-nelson-31461487-oswego-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gryder-endorsed-by-ag-leader-phil-nelson-31461487-oswego-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Award recognizes the State’s ongoing commitment to providing workplace wellness resources, programs, and support for employees The Illinois https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-illinois-earns-platinum-level-2022-aetna-workplace-wellbeing-award-31461600-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-illinois-earns-platinum-level-2022-aetna-workplace-wellbeing-award-31461600-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 September is Life Insurance Awareness Month Chicago – If you believe that you’re the beneficiary of a deceased relative’s lost or https://www.americantowns.com/news/idoi-helps-illinois-life-insurance-consumers-collect-more-than-79-million-31461708-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idoi-helps-illinois-life-insurance-consumers-collect-more-than-79-million-31461708-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON – In order to bolster support for Ukraine and defend against efforts to force Ukraine to give up its sovereign territory, U.S. Senate https://www.americantowns.com/news/durbin-rubio-duckworth-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-ban-us-recognition-of-any-ukrainian-territory-annexed-by-russia-31460512-edwardsville-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/durbin-rubio-duckworth-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-ban-us-recognition-of-any-ukrainian-territory-annexed-by-russia-31460512-edwardsville-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500