AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Mattoon 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/mattoon-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/mattoon-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:46:11 -0500 Initiatives follow record investments in substance abuse treatment services Chicago – In an effort to further the state’s commitment to https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-further-combat-national-opioid-crisis-31381265-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-further-combat-national-opioid-crisis-31381265-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Pritzker’s historic capital program improving infrastructure throughout Illinois Decatur, IL -– Entering Year Four of Rebuild https://www.americantowns.com/news/rebuilding-decatur-major-projects-highlight-year-four-of-rebuild-illinois-31382117-decatur-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rebuilding-decatur-major-projects-highlight-year-four-of-rebuild-illinois-31382117-decatur-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Pritzker’s historic capital program improving infrastructure in eastern Illinois Kankakee – Entering Year Four of Rebuild https://www.americantowns.com/news/rebuilding-kankakee-major-projects-highlight-year-four-of-rebuild-illinois-31382121-kankakee-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rebuilding-kankakee-major-projects-highlight-year-four-of-rebuild-illinois-31382121-kankakee-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bills aimed at increasing education equity across Illinois CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker on June 7th, signed legislation designed to https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-expand-access-to-higher-education-31382982-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-expand-access-to-higher-education-31382982-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it has posted the 2022 Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violators on the https://www.americantowns.com/news/nursing-home-violations-for-first-quarter-of-2022-31382983-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nursing-home-violations-for-first-quarter-of-2022-31382983-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New bill prohibits the incineration of PFAS substances at commercial waste incinerators Chicago — Governor Pritzker on June 8th, signed HB https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-aimed-at-curbing-pollution-and-reducing-harmful-emissions-31383799-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-aimed-at-curbing-pollution-and-reducing-harmful-emissions-31383799-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Vital analysis will continue for another year with $8.2 million in new funding CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-and-discovery-partners-institute-announce-extension-of-covid19-monitoring-in-wastewater-31381257-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-and-discovery-partners-institute-announce-extension-of-covid19-monitoring-in-wastewater-31381257-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Honorees include U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), Journalist Monica Eng and other community leaders Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White https://www.americantowns.com/news/jesse-white-recognizes-state-leaders-in-a-video-honoring-asian-pacific-american-heritage-month-31381281-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/jesse-white-recognizes-state-leaders-in-a-video-honoring-asian-pacific-american-heritage-month-31381281-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New laws build on prior initiatives to reduce carjackings and improve public safety CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker on June 3rd, signed two https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-expand-use-of-expressway-cameras-for-law-enforcement-investigations-31381286-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-expand-use-of-expressway-cameras-for-law-enforcement-investigations-31381286-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Race expected to generate more than $60 million for Metro East area, attract 83,000 fans Gov. Proclaims June 3 ‘Richard Petty Day’ https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-firstever-sold-out-enjoy-illinois-300-nascar-cup-series-race-31381294-madison-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-firstever-sold-out-enjoy-illinois-300-nascar-cup-series-race-31381294-madison-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 CDC Reports 19 Illinois Counties at High Community Level, Public Health Officials Stress Importance of Being Updated on Vaccinations and Boosters; https://www.americantowns.com/news/public-health-officials-announce-32605-new-cases-of-coronavirus-disease-over-the-past-week-31381295-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/public-health-officials-announce-32605-new-cases-of-coronavirus-disease-over-the-past-week-31381295-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 All forensic assignments completed within 180-day statutory requirement for first time ever CHICAGO — Governor Pritzker announced on June 3rd, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-historic-achievement-for-sexual-assault-survivors-31381301-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-historic-achievement-for-sexual-assault-survivors-31381301-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New program creates opportunities for grocery stores to receive financial assistance to expand operations Chicago – Governor JB Pritzker on https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-fight-food-insecurity-and-increase-availability-of-healthy-options-31384693-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-fight-food-insecurity-and-increase-availability-of-healthy-options-31384693-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 45 projects located in non-metropolitan communities to receive $23.5 million in infrastructure and housing rehabilitation grants SPRINGFIELD - The https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-announces-community-development-block-grant-cdbg-recipients-across-illinois-31384707-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-announces-community-development-block-grant-cdbg-recipients-across-illinois-31384707-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker June 6th, joined legislators, students, and teachers at the Morton Arboretum to designate Dolostone as the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-designates-the-official-rock-of-the-state-of-illinois-31382119-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-designates-the-official-rock-of-the-state-of-illinois-31382119-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500