AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Herscher 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/herscher-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/herscher-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 01 Jun 2024 03:19:21 -0500 Federal Incentive Will Create 1,343 Units for Families, Seniors, and Individuals with Disabilities Chicago – Governor JB Pritzker and the https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-awards-34-million-in-tax-credits-for-affordable-housing-31378282-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-awards-34-million-in-tax-credits-for-affordable-housing-31378282-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New measures would provide continuous eligibility for adults enrolled in Medicaid and increase reimbursement rates for prenatal and postpartum health https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-medicaid-omnibus-legislation-that-increases-access-and-equity-in-illinois-health-care-system-31378306-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-medicaid-omnibus-legislation-that-increases-access-and-equity-in-illinois-health-care-system-31378306-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 On May 27th,, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action: Bill Number: HB0107 Description: Requires a record of the purchase of https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-on-may-27-2022-31378321-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-on-may-27-2022-31378321-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Choose Kindness video named best social video in 43rd Annual Telly Awards Springfield – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) in https://www.americantowns.com/news/iema-and-university-of-illinois-springfield-awarded-silver-telly-31379255-weston-ct.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iema-and-university-of-illinois-springfield-awarded-silver-telly-31379255-weston-ct.html Government and Politics Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Nation-leading nursing home reform to hold facility owners accountable by tying new funding to staffing and care improvements  CHICAGO — https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-landmark-equitydriven-nursing-home-rate-reform-legislation-to-improve-care-for-seniors-31379263-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-landmark-equitydriven-nursing-home-rate-reform-legislation-to-improve-care-for-seniors-31379263-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 34 communities across Illinois receiving grants for critical road repairs, bridge replacements, sewer upgrades, and more Chicago — Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-over-50-million-in-grants-for-essential-infrastructure-projects-31379270-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-over-50-million-in-grants-for-essential-infrastructure-projects-31379270-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced the Circuit Court of Cook County has lifted the https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-applauds-state-court-ruling-to-lift-stayson-185-conditional-adult-use-cannabis-dispensary-licenses-31378281-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-applauds-state-court-ruling-to-lift-stayson-185-conditional-adult-use-cannabis-dispensary-licenses-31378281-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2022 of the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame. Since 2002, https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-conservation-foundation-accepting-nominations-for-2022-illinois-outdoor-hall-of-fame-31378283-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-conservation-foundation-accepting-nominations-for-2022-illinois-outdoor-hall-of-fame-31378283-springfield-il.html Sports and Recreation Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Five Illinois coal plants that are currently closed or in the process of ceasing coal operations will begin operating energy storage facilities in https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-announces-recipients-of-coaltosolar-program-as-part-of-landmark-climate-initiative-31380240-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-announces-recipients-of-coaltosolar-program-as-part-of-landmark-climate-initiative-31380240-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-thirteen-appointments-to-boards-and-commissions-public-administrators-and-public-guardians-and-assistant-adjutant-general-air-31380249-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-thirteen-appointments-to-boards-and-commissions-public-administrators-and-public-guardians-and-assistant-adjutant-general-air-31380249-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Initiatives follow record investments in substance abuse treatment services Chicago – In an effort to further the state’s commitment to https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-further-combat-national-opioid-crisis-31381265-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-further-combat-national-opioid-crisis-31381265-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Includes Prohibition on Non-Compete Covenants and Conversion Fees SPRINGFIELD – Reforms sought to update business and labor practices of nurse https://www.americantowns.com/news/nurse-staffing-industry-reforms-signed-into-law-31379272-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nurse-staffing-industry-reforms-signed-into-law-31379272-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Feeding ducks, geese should be avoided, however SPRINGFIELD – Bird lovers may resume using backyard feeders and baths effective Wednesday, https://www.americantowns.com/news/idnr-use-of-backyard-bird-feeders-bird-baths-may-resume-31379280-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idnr-use-of-backyard-bird-feeders-bird-baths-may-resume-31379280-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Annual Award is Issued to Mark National EMS Week CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Emergency Medical https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-recognizes-nurse-at-ascension-saint-joseph-joliet-for-excellence-in-pediatric-care-31379307-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-recognizes-nurse-at-ascension-saint-joseph-joliet-for-excellence-in-pediatric-care-31379307-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 100% of new licenses issued to Social Equity Applicants; issuance closes current application round SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-agriculture-issues-next-round-of-craft-grow-licenses-31379312-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-agriculture-issues-next-round-of-craft-grow-licenses-31379312-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500