AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Clinton 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/clinton-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/clinton-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 01 May 2024 19:06:15 -0500 MayDays 2023 will Feature Conner Family Amusements, Inc. Schedule of Events: Thursday, May 18, 2023 5:00pm to 10:00pm: Conner Family Amusements ($) https://www.americantowns.com/news/maydays-festival-2023-31575575-clinton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/maydays-festival-2023-31575575-clinton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The festival expanded, more attractions and activities were added to the lineup. Today, attendees can enjoy a wide array of family-friendly https://www.americantowns.com/news/55th-annual-apple-and-pork-festival-31600390-clinton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/55th-annual-apple-and-pork-festival-31600390-clinton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Our Annual Mum Fest is a Free, family-friendly event that kicks off fall with our showcase of the largest varieties of fall mums in all of Illinois! https://www.americantowns.com/news/mum-fest-2023-31602329-clinton-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mum-fest-2023-31602329-clinton-il.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Springfield - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on May 2nd, announced up to $3.7 million in grants are available for communities outside https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-announces-37-million-in-federally-funded-grant-opportunities-for-covid19-health-equity-strategies-31359980-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-announces-37-million-in-federally-funded-grant-opportunities-for-covid19-health-equity-strategies-31359980-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 100 Days Out: Illinois State Fair Announces 2022 Theme "Grow with Us" Springfield, IL – We are 100 days away from the start of the Illinois https://www.americantowns.com/news/willie-nelson-and-family-to-headline-the-grandstand-on-agriculture-day-at-the-illinois-state-fair-31360035-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/willie-nelson-and-family-to-headline-the-grandstand-on-agriculture-day-at-the-illinois-state-fair-31360035-springfield-il.html Arts and Entertainment Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 What: The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is hosting the Fallen Firefighter and Medal of Honor Ceremony. State Fire Marshal Matt https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-fire-marshal-to-honor-four-fallen-firefighters-31360041-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-fire-marshal-to-honor-four-fallen-firefighters-31360041-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Back to Business program has awarded nearly 6,500 COVID-19 recovery grants to businesses in hard-hit sectors Chicago —During National Small https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-250-million-in-grant-awards-for-small-businesses-31361184-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-250-million-in-grant-awards-for-small-businesses-31361184-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 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 Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Two-Notch Upgrades from All Three Rating Agencies in Less than a Year SPRINGFIELD -- Governor JB Pritzker on May 6th, applauded S&P Global https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-earns-credit-upgrade-from-sp-illinois-sixth-credit-upgrade-under-governor-pritzker-31362467-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-earns-credit-upgrade-from-sp-illinois-sixth-credit-upgrade-under-governor-pritzker-31362467-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 On May 6th, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action: Bill Number: SB0062 Description: Establishes that deposits to payroll cards are https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-31363232-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-31363232-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Funding will help manage flooding and mitigate ongoing effects of extreme weather caused by climate change LAKE COUNTY - Governor JB Pritzker on May https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-30-million-for-critical-stormwater-projects-in-lake-county-31363275-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-30-million-for-critical-stormwater-projects-in-lake-county-31363275-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Firefighters gather to honor four fallen firefighters during the 29th annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony Springfield, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-and-fire-marshal-perez-honor-fallen-firefighters-31364204-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-and-fire-marshal-perez-honor-fallen-firefighters-31364204-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 IDPH is Stressing the Availability of Therapeutic Medications to Treat COVID-19 And the Importance of Starting Treatment Quickly SPRINGFIELD – https://www.americantowns.com/news/public-health-officials-announce-24646-new-cases-of-coronavirus-disease-over-the-past-week-31356754-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/public-health-officials-announce-24646-new-cases-of-coronavirus-disease-over-the-past-week-31356754-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Wed, 01 May 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 Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bill Number: HB 4785 Description: Amends the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act by moving the Cook County Forest Preserve District levy to after https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-31356842-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-31356842-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500