AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Galatia 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/galatia-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/galatia-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 25 May 2024 19:39:46 -0500 How Darren Bailey could win Illinois Governor The battle for Illinois will be decided Nov 8th, 2022. Make no mistake, it’s going to be close. https://www.americantowns.com/news/how-darren-bailey-could-win-illinois-governor-31411791-galatia-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/how-darren-bailey-could-win-illinois-governor-31411791-galatia-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Durbin, Leahy Call On Administration To Take An Unequivocal Position Against The Use Of Torture-Derived Evidence WASHINGTON – In response to https://www.americantowns.com/news/durbin-leahy-call-on-administration-to-take-an-unequivocal-position-against-the-use-of-torturederived-evidence-31418327-galatia-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/durbin-leahy-call-on-administration-to-take-an-unequivocal-position-against-the-use-of-torturederived-evidence-31418327-galatia-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 After Two High-Profile Departures from the Supreme Court, the Madigan Machine Attempts to Reload With Kilbride losing his retention race and Anne https://www.americantowns.com/news/after-two-highprofile-departures-from-the-supreme-court-the-madigan-machine-attempts-to-reload-31457539-galatia-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/after-two-highprofile-departures-from-the-supreme-court-the-madigan-machine-attempts-to-reload-31457539-galatia-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 ICYMI: Democrat State's Attorney, Republican Sheriff Team Up To Sue Gov. Pritzker Over No-Cash Bail Law Under Governor JB Pritzker’s https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-democrat-states-attorney-republican-sheriff-team-up-to-sue-gov-pritzker-over-nocash-bail-law-31457565-galatia-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-democrat-states-attorney-republican-sheriff-team-up-to-sue-gov-pritzker-over-nocash-bail-law-31457565-galatia-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LaHood's Mental Health Legislation Passes Out of the Ways and Means Committee Washington, D.C. – The House Ways and Means Committee https://www.americantowns.com/news/lahoods-mental-health-legislation-passes-out-of-the-ways-and-means-committee-31465431-galatia-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lahoods-mental-health-legislation-passes-out-of-the-ways-and-means-committee-31465431-galatia-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LaHood, Brady: Pritzker's Inaction Risks Higher Unemployment Taxes on Main Street Businesses Employers in Illinois, who already bear one of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/lahood-brady-pritzkers-inaction-risks-higher-unemployment-taxes-on-main-street-businesses-31479375-galatia-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lahood-brady-pritzkers-inaction-risks-higher-unemployment-taxes-on-main-street-businesses-31479375-galatia-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LaHood Statement on Intel GOP Report on Covid-19 Origins "Every American family has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and they deserve answers https://www.americantowns.com/news/lahood-statement-on-intel-gop-report-on-covid19-origins-31508497-galatia-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lahood-statement-on-intel-gop-report-on-covid19-origins-31508497-galatia-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 25 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 Sat, 25 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 Sat, 25 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 Sat, 25 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 Sat, 25 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 Sat, 25 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 Sat, 25 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 Sat, 25 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 Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500