AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Chicago 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/chicago-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/chicago-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 28 Apr 2024 11:48:50 -0500 Coming Soon: Our 35th Anniversary Season That's right! We're 35 years young, friends! There is so much in store next season as we look forward to the https://www.americantowns.com/news/cadence-chicago-sinfoniettas-monthly-newsletter-april-2022-31355000-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cadence-chicago-sinfoniettas-monthly-newsletter-april-2022-31355000-chicago-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Welcome to our NEW "ChicagoPlays Extra" email! With more and more shows opening, the League of Chicago Theatres seeks to help you stay connected to https://www.americantowns.com/news/league-of-chicago-theatres-happenings-newsletter-april-28-2022-31355960-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/league-of-chicago-theatres-happenings-newsletter-april-28-2022-31355960-chicago-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 28 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 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 April has been a month of being and becoming for so many of us. 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In the https://www.americantowns.com/news/america-first-us-senate-candidate-pulls-a-ross-perot-move-illinois-31359641-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/america-first-us-senate-candidate-pulls-a-ross-perot-move-illinois-31359641-chicago-il.html Clubs and Organizations Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Chicago, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission announced on April 27th, that Commonwealth Edison (“ComEd”) has submitted a filing https://www.americantowns.com/news/ceja-carbon-mitigation-credit-results-in-hundreds-of-dollars-ofutility-relief-for-comed-customers-31354145-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ceja-carbon-mitigation-credit-results-in-hundreds-of-dollars-ofutility-relief-for-comed-customers-31354145-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Dear Illinois Humanities fan, It’s officially countdown time! 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Expect to have a blast at this popular 37th annual street happening on Sheffield Avenue in the heart https://www.americantowns.com/news/belmontsheffield-music-fest-2022-31355380-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/belmontsheffield-music-fest-2022-31355380-chicago-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 May officially proclaimed AAPI Heritage Month; DCEO to host several events to support AAPI community with business resources Chicago - The Illinois https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-celebrates-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-aapi-heritage-month-31362454-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-celebrates-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-aapi-heritage-month-31362454-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Family of Deidre Silas receives benefits under this new law CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker on April 29th, signed Senate Bill 3197, a piece of https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-expanding-access-to-health-insurance-for-families-of-fallen-state-workers-31356820-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-expanding-access-to-health-insurance-for-families-of-fallen-state-workers-31356820-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500