AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Lanark 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/lanark-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/lanark-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 15 Jun 2024 02:41:34 -0500 Requests should be made on company letterhead and include: 1. The number of parking passes and admission badges that are needed. 2. The https://www.americantowns.com/news/now-accepting-press-credential-requests-for-2022-illinois-state-fair-31387871-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/now-accepting-press-credential-requests-for-2022-illinois-state-fair-31387871-springfield-il.html Clubs and Organizations Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Chicago -- On June 15th, Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation into law requiring insurance and managed health plans provide coverage for https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-bill-guaranteeing-insurance-coverage-for-glucose-monitors-31387906-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-bill-guaranteeing-insurance-coverage-for-glucose-monitors-31387906-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Du Quoin, IL – To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Du Quoin State Fair, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is increasing purse https://www.americantowns.com/news/du-quoin-state-fair-celebrating-the-100th-with-100000-standardbred-purse-increase-31387921-du-quoin-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/du-quoin-state-fair-celebrating-the-100th-with-100000-standardbred-purse-increase-31387921-du-quoin-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Springfield – With the Summer Season getting into full swing, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding all Illinoisans to https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-warns-public-to-avoid-tick-bites-as-summer-season-gets-underway-31387922-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-warns-public-to-avoid-tick-bites-as-summer-season-gets-underway-31387922-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Design-build project delivery method bolsters Gov. Pritzker’s historic capital program, improving infrastructure throughout Illinois CHICAGO https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-modernize-infrastructure-improvement-process-31387923-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-modernize-infrastructure-improvement-process-31387923-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Pediatricians’ Group is Hosting Bi-Weekly Podcast to Dedicated to Educating Members and Increasing COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Springfield - https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-teams-up-with-icaap-to-educate-pediatricians-and-public-on-vaccines-for-children-under-5-ahead-of-cdc-approval-31388705-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-teams-up-with-icaap-to-educate-pediatricians-and-public-on-vaccines-for-children-under-5-ahead-of-cdc-approval-31388705-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Film production revenue surpasses pre-pandemic levels in 2019 - signaling a strong recovery and positive economic impact for communities CHICAGO - https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-shatters-record-for-film-revenues-with-630-million-ineconomic-impact-in-2021-31388715-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-shatters-record-for-film-revenues-with-630-million-ineconomic-impact-in-2021-31388715-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Pritzker’s historic capital program improving infrastructure throughout Illinois Springfield – Entering Year Four of Rebuild https://www.americantowns.com/news/rebuilding-springfield-major-projects-highlight-year-four-of-rebuild-illinois-31388727-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rebuilding-springfield-major-projects-highlight-year-four-of-rebuild-illinois-31388727-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Chicago —On June 16th, Governor JB Pritzker signed two bills aimed at making medical and legal care for victims of sexual assault broader and https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-bills-expanding-protection-for-survivors-of-sexual-assault-31388728-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-bills-expanding-protection-for-survivors-of-sexual-assault-31388728-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Organizations focus on engaging vulnerable youth to increase safety CHICAGO — Illinois Department of Human Services Assistant Secretary of https://www.americantowns.com/news/community-organizations-idhs-and-cps-unite-to-provide-summer-jobs-and-support-to-young-people-in-chicago-31388735-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/community-organizations-idhs-and-cps-unite-to-provide-summer-jobs-and-support-to-young-people-in-chicago-31388735-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced on June 16th, that the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.6 https://www.americantowns.com/news/statewide-unemployment-rate-stable-payroll-jobs-up-in-may-31388737-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/statewide-unemployment-rate-stable-payroll-jobs-up-in-may-31388737-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Pritzker’s historic capital program improving infrastructure throughout Illinois ROCKFORD – Entering Year Four of Rebuild https://www.americantowns.com/news/rebuilding-rockford-major-projects-highlight-year-four-of-rebuild-illinois-31388747-rockford-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rebuilding-rockford-major-projects-highlight-year-four-of-rebuild-illinois-31388747-rockford-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise Sunday, June 19, 2022 until Sunset Monday, June 20, 2022. The Department of Central https://www.americantowns.com/news/honoring-juneteenth-national-freedom-day-31389705-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/honoring-juneteenth-national-freedom-day-31389705-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Springfield, IL – Emmy Award-winning host of the “The Daily Show” Trevor Noah will bring his stand-up comedy to the Illinois Lottery https://www.americantowns.com/news/comedian-trevor-noah-will-headline-the-illinois-state-fair-lottery-grandstand-on-august-19-2022-31389727-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/comedian-trevor-noah-will-headline-the-illinois-state-fair-lottery-grandstand-on-august-19-2022-31389727-springfield-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 CDC Reports 25 Illinois Counties at High Community Level; Public Health Officials Urge Caution Ahead of Family Gatherings for Father’s Day and https://www.americantowns.com/news/public-health-officials-announce-27112-new-cases-of-coronavirus-disease-over-the-past-week-31389753-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/public-health-officials-announce-27112-new-cases-of-coronavirus-disease-over-the-past-week-31389753-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500