AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Congerville 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/congerville-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/congerville-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 07 Jun 2024 03:24:35 -0500 Governor Pritzker’s historic capital program improving infrastructure throughout Illinois Decatur, IL -– Entering Year Four of Rebuild https://www.americantowns.com/news/rebuilding-decatur-major-projects-highlight-year-four-of-rebuild-illinois-31382117-decatur-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rebuilding-decatur-major-projects-highlight-year-four-of-rebuild-illinois-31382117-decatur-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Pritzker’s historic capital program improving infrastructure in eastern Illinois Kankakee – Entering Year Four of Rebuild https://www.americantowns.com/news/rebuilding-kankakee-major-projects-highlight-year-four-of-rebuild-illinois-31382121-kankakee-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rebuilding-kankakee-major-projects-highlight-year-four-of-rebuild-illinois-31382121-kankakee-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bills aimed at increasing education equity across Illinois CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker on June 7th, signed legislation designed to https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-expand-access-to-higher-education-31382982-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-expand-access-to-higher-education-31382982-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it has posted the 2022 Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violators on the https://www.americantowns.com/news/nursing-home-violations-for-first-quarter-of-2022-31382983-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nursing-home-violations-for-first-quarter-of-2022-31382983-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New bill prohibits the incineration of PFAS substances at commercial waste incinerators Chicago — Governor Pritzker on June 8th, signed HB https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-aimed-at-curbing-pollution-and-reducing-harmful-emissions-31383799-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-aimed-at-curbing-pollution-and-reducing-harmful-emissions-31383799-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New program creates opportunities for grocery stores to receive financial assistance to expand operations Chicago – Governor JB Pritzker on https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-fight-food-insecurity-and-increase-availability-of-healthy-options-31384693-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-fight-food-insecurity-and-increase-availability-of-healthy-options-31384693-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 45 projects located in non-metropolitan communities to receive $23.5 million in infrastructure and housing rehabilitation grants SPRINGFIELD - The https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-announces-community-development-block-grant-cdbg-recipients-across-illinois-31384707-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-announces-community-development-block-grant-cdbg-recipients-across-illinois-31384707-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker June 6th, joined legislators, students, and teachers at the Morton Arboretum to designate Dolostone as the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-designates-the-official-rock-of-the-state-of-illinois-31382119-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-designates-the-official-rock-of-the-state-of-illinois-31382119-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker joined Humboldt Park Health leaders to announce $20 million in funding for the safety-net hospital on the west side https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-20-million-investment-in-humboldt-park-health-31382131-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-20-million-investment-in-humboldt-park-health-31382131-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bills make PrEP and PEP more accessible, battle disparities in care for African Americans Chicago—Governor JB Pritzker signed HB4430 and https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-bills-expanding-access-to-hiv-andaidsrelated-care-and-prevention-31385513-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-bills-expanding-access-to-hiv-andaidsrelated-care-and-prevention-31385513-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Chicago – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced the next steps to issue 185 Conditional Adult Use https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-announces-next-steps-for-applicants-selected-for-185-conditional-adult-use-cannabis-dispensary-licenses-31385514-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-announces-next-steps-for-applicants-selected-for-185-conditional-adult-use-cannabis-dispensary-licenses-31385514-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 CDC Reports 32 Illinois Counties at High Community Level, Public Health Officials Stress Importance of Being Updated on Vaccinations and Boosters; https://www.americantowns.com/news/public-health-officials-announce-34001-new-cases-of-coronavirus-disease-over-the-past-week-31385517-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/public-health-officials-announce-34001-new-cases-of-coronavirus-disease-over-the-past-week-31385517-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Chicago — Governor Pritzker on June 10th, signed Senate Bill 3617, omnibus legislation aimed at addressing the shortage of mental health https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-increasing-mental-health-workforce-in-illinois-31385521-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-increasing-mental-health-workforce-in-illinois-31385521-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New law builds on the administration’s record investments in equity focused healthcare services Chicago – In recognition of National https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-expanding-access-to-prostate-cancer-screenings-31385530-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-expanding-access-to-prostate-cancer-screenings-31385530-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 On June 10, 2022, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action: Bill Number: HB 1567 Description: Expands the duties of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-june-10-2022-31385542-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-june-10-2022-31385542-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500