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 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:01:14 -0600 Schedule: Wednesday, November 25,2009: 11 am - 8 pm: Additional sneak peek day! The market will be open regular hours today. 4 pm - 4.30 pm:... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/chicago-christkindlmarket-235584 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/chicago-christkindlmarket-235584 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Chicago - On November 17, the University of Notre Dame notified the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that some water samples, taken from the area between... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/new-edna-monitoring-results-spurs-rapid-response-action-235724 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/new-edna-monitoring-results-spurs-rapid-response-action-235724 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Illinois Department of Insurance Encourages Medicare Recipients to Review Their Prescription Drug Plan Options During Open Enrollment Seniors urged... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/illinois-department-of-insurance-encourages-medicare-recipients-to-review-235740 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/illinois-department-of-insurance-encourages-medicare-recipients-to-review-235740 Health and Fitness Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Mental illness is not something easily understood. Most of us only hear about it through television or the cinema, which tends to sensationalize the... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/lauren-e-simonutti-exhibition-235365 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/lauren-e-simonutti-exhibition-235365 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Puppets Come to Life at Second Sunday On November 10, puppeteer Noriyuki Sawa taught a special workshop at Second Sunday. Kids and parents created... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/this-week-at-hyde-park-art-center-november-18-24-2009-235419 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/this-week-at-hyde-park-art-center-november-18-24-2009-235419 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Effective immediately, the Art Dealers Association of Chicago (CADA) will be going virtual. In an effort to streamline operations, the board of... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/art-dealers-association-of-chicago-goes-virtual-and-announces-the-cada-award-235436 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/art-dealers-association-of-chicago-goes-virtual-and-announces-the-cada-award-235436 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Chicago — The Poetry Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the Washington, DC, Poetry Tour. The interactive tour, freely available at... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/poetry-foundation-launches-poetry-tour-of-washington-dc-235456 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/poetry-foundation-launches-poetry-tour-of-washington-dc-235456 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Statement from Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Andy McKenna on Illinois’ Jobless rate jumping to 11% the highest in 26 years: “Unemployment... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/statement-from-republican-gubernatorial-candidate-andy-mckenna-on-illinois-jobless-235482 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/statement-from-republican-gubernatorial-candidate-andy-mckenna-on-illinois-jobless-235482 Government and Politics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Illinois’ Share of National Job Loss Slows; -3,200 for October Chicago, IL -- The Illinois seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October is... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/national-recession-pushes-state-rate-to-11-percent-235483 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/national-recession-pushes-state-rate-to-11-percent-235483 Government and Politics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Please join us for Art Miami, the longest-running contemporary art fair in Miami. Gregory Scott has always blurred the lines between painting and... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/ceg-exhibits-new-work-at-art-miami-2009-235472 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/ceg-exhibits-new-work-at-art-miami-2009-235472 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Democrat Senate candidate “declines to take a position on the issue” on Saturday, “skips the debate” on Sunday; IL GOP Chair: “Alexi’s... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/why-is-alexi-giannoulias-dodging-the-thomson-issue-234802 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/why-is-alexi-giannoulias-dodging-the-thomson-issue-234802 Government and Politics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Democrat opposes any transfer, cites national security risks CHICAGO – In a crushing blow to Governor Pat Quinn and Senator Dick Durbin’s plan... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/bean-opposes-gitmo-detainee-transfer-234991 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/bean-opposes-gitmo-detainee-transfer-234991 Government and Politics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Statement form Republican Lieutenant Governor Candidate and State Senator Matt Murphy on Repeal of Cook County Sales Tax Increase: “Today’s... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/statement-form-republican-lieutenant-governor-candidate-and-state-senator-matt-murphy-235007 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/statement-form-republican-lieutenant-governor-candidate-and-state-senator-matt-murphy-235007 Government and Politics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Consumer protection fund reimburses residents after Chicago-based company fails to pay escrow obligations Chicago, IL -- Thirty-four Illinois... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/state-pays-nearly-78-000-to-illinois-homeowners-hurt-by-american-escrow-closure-235016 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/state-pays-nearly-78-000-to-illinois-homeowners-hurt-by-american-escrow-closure-235016 Government and Politics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Statement from Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Andy McKenna on Repeal of Cook County Sales Tax Increase: “The tax increase making Cook County... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/statement-from-republican-gubernatorial-candidate-andy-mckenna-on-repeal-of-cook-235030 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/statement-from-republican-gubernatorial-candidate-andy-mckenna-on-repeal-of-cook-235030 Government and Politics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Costello voted against bringing terrorists to U.S. soil last month; Bean opposes transfer as polling shows 57% oppose in Illinois. CHICAGO, IL---... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/when-will-jerry-costello-end-his-silence-on-illinois-gitmo-235081 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/when-will-jerry-costello-end-his-silence-on-illinois-gitmo-235081 Government and Politics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Statement from McKenna for Illinois Spokesman Lance Trover on Governor Quinn’s misleading claims that Illinois is in competition with Colorado for... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/statement-from-mckenna-for-illinois-spokesman-lance-trover-on-governor-quinn-s-234584 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/statement-from-mckenna-for-illinois-spokesman-lance-trover-on-governor-quinn-s-234584 Government and Politics Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Statement from Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Andy McKenna on Gov. Quinn’s continued attempts to bring terrorists to Illinois: “The only... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/statement-from-republican-gubernatorial-candidate-andy-mckenna-on-gov-quinn-s-234591 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/statement-from-republican-gubernatorial-candidate-andy-mckenna-on-gov-quinn-s-234591 Government and Politics Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Senate candidate still refuses to tell the voters where he stands CHICAGO – Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady repeated his call for... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/alexi-just-take-a-position-on-thomson-already-234696 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/alexi-just-take-a-position-on-thomson-already-234696 Government and Politics Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois to Offer Coverage to Unicare Policyholders CHICAGO – Unicare Health Insurance Company of the Midwest, Unicare... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/illinois-department-of-insurance-announces-exit-of-unicare-health-insurance-companies-from-illinois-234720 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/illinois-department-of-insurance-announces-exit-of-unicare-health-insurance-companies-from-illinois-234720 Government and Politics Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Elbowing Off The Stage: A Community Reading Series Featuring Todd McCarty Monday, November 16, 7:00 PM Manhattan's Bar 415 South Dearborn Street... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/around-the-city-november-16-november-29-2009-234800 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/around-the-city-november-16-november-29-2009-234800 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Media Alert: PLAN TO PLAY AT AMERICA’S LARGEST PUBLIC TOY AND GAME FAIR What: Two fun-filled days of play for adults and... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/plan-to-play-at-america-s-largest-public-toy-and-game-fair-234707 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/plan-to-play-at-america-s-largest-public-toy-and-game-fair-234707 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Fish toxicant to be used to prevent Asian carp from moving past barrier toward Lake Michigan Chicago – A section of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/chicago-sanitary-and-ship-canal-to-close-for-fish-barrier-maintenance-234211 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/chicago-sanitary-and-ship-canal-to-close-for-fish-barrier-maintenance-234211 Government and Politics Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Workshops to teach students and parents the basics of accessing financial aid, prepaid tuition plan prices to remain at lowest of the season through... http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/isac-celebrates-american-education-week-with-financial-aid-workshops-prepaid-tuition-discounts-234319 http://www.americantowns.com/il/chicago/news/isac-celebrates-american-education-week-with-financial-aid-workshops-prepaid-tuition-discounts-234319 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600