AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Wrights 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/wrights-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/wrights-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:08:41 -0500 Governor Pritzker’s historic capital program improving infrastructure throughout Illinois Carbondale – Entering Year Four of Rebuild https://www.americantowns.com/news/rebuilding-southern-illinois-interstate-projects-highlight-year-four-of-rebuild-illinois-31386152-carbondale-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rebuilding-southern-illinois-interstate-projects-highlight-year-four-of-rebuild-illinois-31386152-carbondale-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Ferrero to invest $214.4 million and create 200 new jobs at expanded Bloomington facility Bloomington —Governor JB Pritzker joined Ferrero https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-and-ferrero-announce-firstever-us-kinder-bueno-production-facility-in-bloomington-31386159-bloomington-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-and-ferrero-announce-firstever-us-kinder-bueno-production-facility-in-bloomington-31386159-bloomington-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Over $175 million in funding to support child care providers & families CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-nationleading-investments-in-early-childhood-31386174-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-nationleading-investments-in-early-childhood-31386174-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Illinois – This week, Illinois will see abnormally high temperatures and humidity. To increase visibility on the dangers of extreme heat, the https://www.americantowns.com/news/dangerous-high-temperatures-and-humidity-across-illinois-this-week-31386966-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/dangerous-high-temperatures-and-humidity-across-illinois-this-week-31386966-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Illinois Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, closed since 2015, now available to landowners in 68 counties, two watersheds Springfield https://www.americantowns.com/news/popular-illinois-land-conservation-program-reopens-enrollment-begins-june-15-31387006-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/popular-illinois-land-conservation-program-reopens-enrollment-begins-june-15-31387006-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Federally funded effort aims to control virus spread in schools SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on June 14th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-public-health-to-offer-free-covidshieldtests-for-illinois-public-schools-for-202223-school-year-31387008-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-public-health-to-offer-free-covidshieldtests-for-illinois-public-schools-for-202223-school-year-31387008-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -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 Wed, 12 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 Wed, 12 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 Wed, 12 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 Wed, 12 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 Wed, 12 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 Wed, 12 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 Wed, 12 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 Wed, 12 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 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500