AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Bridgeport 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/bridgeport-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/bridgeport-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 21 May 2024 12:58:24 -0500 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that it supports yesterday’s recommendation by the CDC of https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-endorses-federal-authorization-of-covid19-vaccine-booster-dose-for-children-5-through-11-years-31372349-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-endorses-federal-authorization-of-covid19-vaccine-booster-dose-for-children-5-through-11-years-31372349-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 CDC is Reporting 8 Illinois Counties are Rated at High Community Level; and 39 Counties are Now Rated at Medium Level; Public Health Officials Stress https://www.americantowns.com/news/public-health-officials-announce-40193-new-cases-of-coronavirus-disease-over-the-past-week-31372354-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/public-health-officials-announce-40193-new-cases-of-coronavirus-disease-over-the-past-week-31372354-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities benefit from a simplified process under the new law CHICAGO –On May 20th, Governor JB Pritzker https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-ease-property-tax-burdens-on-illinois-residents-31372360-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-ease-property-tax-burdens-on-illinois-residents-31372360-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 On May 20, 2022, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action: Bill Number: HB 722 Description: Provides for an immediate effective date of HB https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-on-may-20-2022-31373146-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-on-may-20-2022-31373146-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 IDNR reminds boaters to wear life jackets, boat sober SPRINGFIELD – As the summer boating season approaches, the Illinois Department of Natural https://www.americantowns.com/news/idnr-reminds-boaters-to-wear-life-jackets-boat-sober-31373205-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idnr-reminds-boaters-to-wear-life-jackets-boat-sober-31373205-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Legislation prevents discrimination based on source of income and expands accessibility at Illinois State Capitol Chicago-- Governor JB Pritzker https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-protecting-illinoisans-with-disabilities-in-housing-state-government-31373211-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-protecting-illinoisans-with-disabilities-in-housing-state-government-31373211-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on May 23rd, announced it is shifting its COVID-19 contact tracing efforts and https://www.americantowns.com/news/changeover-from-covid19-individual-contact-tracing-calls-to-automated-case-notification-begins-june-1-31374900-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/changeover-from-covid19-individual-contact-tracing-calls-to-automated-case-notification-begins-june-1-31374900-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SPRINGFIELD – As summer driving season ramps up entering the Memorial Day weekend, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-joins-border-to-border-effort-to-enforce-seatbelt-laws-reduce-injuries-and-fatalities-31374903-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-joins-border-to-border-effort-to-enforce-seatbelt-laws-reduce-injuries-and-fatalities-31374903-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Flatland British Car Club will bring its 31st Annual Champagne British Car Festival to the David Davis Mansion State https://www.americantowns.com/news/champagne-british-car-festival-coming-to-david-davis-mansion-state-historic-site-on-june-5-2022-31375909-bloomington-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/champagne-british-car-festival-coming-to-david-davis-mansion-state-historic-site-on-june-5-2022-31375909-bloomington-il.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Updated Census data indicates Illinois has surpassed 13 million residents for the first time in history Chicago -- Governor Pritzker on May 24th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-calls-on-federal-government-to-fund-illinois-based-on-population-increase-31375923-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-calls-on-federal-government-to-fund-illinois-based-on-population-increase-31375923-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and https://www.americantowns.com/news/public-health-officials-warn-about-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-jif-peanut-butter-31375927-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/public-health-officials-warn-about-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-jif-peanut-butter-31375927-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bills focus on youth in foster care through targeted task forces Chicago, IL -- Governor JB Pritzker on May 25th, signed two pieces of legislation https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-expand-and-protect-childrens-mental-health-care-31376674-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-expand-and-protect-childrens-mental-health-care-31376674-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Non-emergency closures suspended; motorists should still expect work zones SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced https://www.americantowns.com/news/lanes-opening-where-possible-for-memorial-day-travel-31377116-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lanes-opening-where-possible-for-memorial-day-travel-31377116-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Announces New $18 Million Investment in Chicago Public Schools’ Project: ‘Back to Our Future’ Chicago – Building on the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-highlights-efforts-to-reduce-violent-crime-ahead-of-memorial-day-weekend-31377434-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-highlights-efforts-to-reduce-violent-crime-ahead-of-memorial-day-weekend-31377434-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Public Health Officials Stress Importance of Being Updated on Vaccinations and Boosters; Vulnerable People Should Exercise Caution in Indoor Spaces https://www.americantowns.com/news/cdc-reports-that-15-illinois-counties-are-now-rated-at-high-community-level-for-covid19-including-chicago-metro-area-31377465-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cdc-reports-that-15-illinois-counties-are-now-rated-at-high-community-level-for-covid19-including-chicago-metro-area-31377465-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500