AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Villa Park 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/villa-park-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/villa-park-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:39:00 -0500 Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration. https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-fourteen-appointments-to-boards-and-commissions-public-administrators-and-public-guardians-31351226-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-fourteen-appointments-to-boards-and-commissions-public-administrators-and-public-guardians-31351226-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Measures Would Remove Barriers for Teachers by Lowering Fees, Streamlining Licensing Process SPRINGFIELD – Continuing efforts to recruit new https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislative-package-addressing-nationwide-teacher-shortage-31354092-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislative-package-addressing-nationwide-teacher-shortage-31354092-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tallahassee, FL — On April 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 12, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-receives-eleven-bills-from-the-florida-legislature-31354148-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-receives-eleven-bills-from-the-florida-legislature-31354148-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Chicago — On April 21st, Illinois received an upgraded bond rating for the second time in less than a year, showing a dramatic upward shift in https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-strattons-statement-on-illinois-improved-bond-rating-31351208-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lt-governor-strattons-statement-on-illinois-improved-bond-rating-31351208-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SPRINGFIELD, IL– Illinois corn producers overwhelmingly approved an increase in the check-off rate they pay when marketing their grain. By a https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-corn-marketing-board-referendum-passes-31351214-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-corn-marketing-board-referendum-passes-31351214-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Day of remembrance to be held April 28th SPRINGFIELD – Millions of workers across the nation put their lives on the line every day, https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-labor-recognizes-workers-memorial-day-31355047-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-labor-recognizes-workers-memorial-day-31355047-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) on April 21st, issued updated public recommendations regarding wild birds and https://www.americantowns.com/news/idnr-recommends-halt-to-use-of-bird-feeders-bird-baths-through-may-31-until-spread-of-avian-influenza-subsides-31351227-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idnr-recommends-halt-to-use-of-bird-feeders-bird-baths-through-may-31-until-spread-of-avian-influenza-subsides-31351227-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Historic investments help bolster equity in higher education and expand recruitment and retention efforts Springfield, IL - Higher education https://www.americantowns.com/news/fiscal-year-2023-state-budget-includes-largest-investments-in-higher-education-in-decades-31355076-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fiscal-year-2023-state-budget-includes-largest-investments-in-higher-education-in-decades-31355076-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 DU QUOIN, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair will celebrate 100 years when it kicks off August 26, 2022. To mark the century milestone, a project to https://www.americantowns.com/news/du-quoin-state-fair-celebrates-a-century-by-planting-100-trees-31351337-du-quoin-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/du-quoin-state-fair-celebrates-a-century-by-planting-100-trees-31351337-du-quoin-il.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 IDPH has Begun Sending Vaccination & Booster Reminder Text Messages to 2.5 Million Illinoisans With Records in I-CARE SPRINGFIELD – The https://www.americantowns.com/news/public-health-officials-announce-19551-new-cases-of-coronavirus-disease-over-the-past-week-31351350-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/public-health-officials-announce-19551-new-cases-of-coronavirus-disease-over-the-past-week-31351350-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bill Number: HB 4316 Description: Outlines the protocol for when a school district employee has been engaged in sexual misconduct with a student who https://www.americantowns.com/news/on-april-22nd-governor-jb-pritzker-took-the-following-bill-action-31351524-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/on-april-22nd-governor-jb-pritzker-took-the-following-bill-action-31351524-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Over $8.5 Million in Principal Forgiveness Granted to Loan Recipients SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-epa-invests-over-182-million-in-wastewater-and-drinking-water-projects-in-third-quarter-of-fy22-31356130-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-epa-invests-over-182-million-in-wastewater-and-drinking-water-projects-in-third-quarter-of-fy22-31356130-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Homeowners impacted by COVID-19 pandemic encouraged to apply for assistance on April 29th, CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker on April 29th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-highlights-309-million-assistance-program-forillinois-homeowners-31356214-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-highlights-309-million-assistance-program-forillinois-homeowners-31356214-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Deferred maintenance projects, including a façade repair at University of Illinois Chicago, made possible by Rebuild Illinois capital plan https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-celebrates-434-million-investment-in-higher-education-institutions-31356244-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-celebrates-434-million-investment-in-higher-education-institutions-31356244-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) honors the contributions of Arab Americans in Illinois CHICAGO – In recognition of https://www.americantowns.com/news/dceo-celebrates-arab-american-heritage-month-aahm-31352286-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/dceo-celebrates-arab-american-heritage-month-aahm-31352286-chicago-il.html Clubs and Organizations Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500