AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Elmwood Park 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/elmwood-park-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/elmwood-park-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 26 May 2024 14:01:58 -0500 Macey Graf, a fourth-grade teacher at John Mills Elementary in Elmwood Park, has received a $300 grant through Western Governors University’s https://www.americantowns.com/news/john-mills-elementary-teacher-receives-grant-from-western-governors-university-31578995-elmwood-park-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/john-mills-elementary-teacher-receives-grant-from-western-governors-university-31578995-elmwood-park-il.html Schools and Libraries Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Welcome to the official Taste of Elmwood Park Website! For over 30 years the Taste of Elmwood Park has been the premier event of the Village. Elmwood https://www.americantowns.com/news/taste-of-elmwood-park-family-festival-2023-31595494-elmwood-park-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/taste-of-elmwood-park-family-festival-2023-31595494-elmwood-park-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 26 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 Sun, 26 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 Sun, 26 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 Sun, 26 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 Sun, 26 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 Sun, 26 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 Sun, 26 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 Sun, 26 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 Sun, 26 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 Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset on Saturday, May 28, 2022 The Department of Central Management Services has https://www.americantowns.com/news/honoring-the-victims-of-the-tragedy-in-uvalde-texas-31376684-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/honoring-the-victims-of-the-tragedy-in-uvalde-texas-31376684-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 A total of nine potential cases have been reported to IDPH Dating to January; Illinois Healthcare Providers Advised to be on the Lookout and Report https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-issues-update-on-potential-cases-of-severe-hepatitis-in-children-in-illinois-31376698-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-issues-update-on-potential-cases-of-severe-hepatitis-in-children-in-illinois-31376698-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SPRINGFIELD, IL -- With the weather warming up, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning the public to beware of rabid animals, https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-public-health-warns-public-to-watch-out-forrabid-bats-and-other-animals-31377105-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-public-health-warns-public-to-watch-out-forrabid-bats-and-other-animals-31377105-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New bills will curb surprise medical billing, enforce medical card transparency, and improve access to health insurance CHICAGO — Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-consumer-protection-bills-for-health-insurance-coverage-31377107-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-consumer-protection-bills-for-health-insurance-coverage-31377107-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Sun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500