AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Ozark 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/ozark-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/ozark-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 12 May 2024 19:39:06 -0500 Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is reminding residents about the upcoming deadline to submit nominations for the https://www.americantowns.com/news/nominations-due-by-june-1-for-senior-illinoisan-hall-of-fame-31365096-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nominations-due-by-june-1-for-senior-illinoisan-hall-of-fame-31365096-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Central Management Services Announces Wellness Ambassador to Receive Award CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Central Management Services https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-illinois-announces-first-wellness-partner-award-recipient-31365134-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-illinois-announces-first-wellness-partner-award-recipient-31365134-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Funding helps state agencies build, improve, and renovate aging facilities NORTHERN ILLINOIS -- The Capital Development Board (CDB) on May 12th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/capital-development-board-announces-over-51-million-in-funding-to-state-agencies-in-northern-illinois-made-possible-by-governor-pritzkers-capital-plan-31366040-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/capital-development-board-announces-over-51-million-in-funding-to-state-agencies-in-northern-illinois-made-possible-by-governor-pritzkers-capital-plan-31366040-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 As a freedom of choice state, HFS provides coverage for reproductive healthcare, including abortion and maternity care SPRINGFIELD – In the https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-affirms-state-coverage-of-abortions-in-comprehensive-healthcare-for-pregnant-women-31366044-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-affirms-state-coverage-of-abortions-in-comprehensive-healthcare-for-pregnant-women-31366044-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Program Will Safely Dispose of Unwanted Agricultural Pesticides SPRINGFIELD, IL – Residents of ten Illinois counties can dispose of unwanted https://www.americantowns.com/news/idoa-schedules-clean-sweep-collection-in-central-illinois-31366051-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idoa-schedules-clean-sweep-collection-in-central-illinois-31366051-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 On May 16th, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action:   Bill Number: HB2991 Description: Requires DVA to contract for a https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-31367534-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-31367534-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) on May 16th, announced $4 million in grant https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-awards-4-million-in-grant-funding-for-projects-along-route-66-31367544-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-awards-4-million-in-grant-funding-for-projects-along-route-66-31367544-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 $5.4 million HHS grant will expand access to equitable and affordable services CHICAGO — Governor Pritzker on May 16th, announced that the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-recordsetting-112-million-in-funding-to-support-family-planning-services-throughout-illinois-31368332-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-recordsetting-112-million-in-funding-to-support-family-planning-services-throughout-illinois-31368332-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Legislation honors LGBTQ Elders day on May 16 Chicago - Governor Pritzker signed SB3490, an amendment to the Illinois Act on Aging designating https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-aimed-at-protecting-lgbtq-older-adults-31368337-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-aimed-at-protecting-lgbtq-older-adults-31368337-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SPRINGFIELD – A bill strengthening the Child Labor Law passed by the General Assembly was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker. Senate https://www.americantowns.com/news/child-labor-law-amended-to-provide-additional-protections-for-child-performers-31368345-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/child-labor-law-amended-to-provide-additional-protections-for-child-performers-31368345-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 State announces global business opportunities for exporters and highlights $900,000 in available program funds to support companies interested in https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-celebrates-world-trade-month-and-announces-international-business-development-opportunities-for-exporters-31368356-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-celebrates-world-trade-month-and-announces-international-business-development-opportunities-for-exporters-31368356-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Extends Program through 2026 protecting safety net hospitals and expanding qualifications for aid Chicago—Governor JB Pritzker today signed https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-hospital-assessment-program-expansion-31368370-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-hospital-assessment-program-expansion-31368370-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Grand Prize 2 tickets to every Grandstand Concert at the 2022 Illinois State Fair Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department of https://www.americantowns.com/news/15th-annual-illinois-products-farmers-market-begins-may-19th-with-fair-fun-and-food-from-the-illinois-state-fair-31369237-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/15th-annual-illinois-products-farmers-market-begins-may-19th-with-fair-fun-and-food-from-the-illinois-state-fair-31369237-springfield-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The bills offer incentives to providers choosing to practice in rural communities and clear the path for health center mergers Chicago- Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-supporting-rural-healthcare-expansion-coordination-31369249-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-supporting-rural-healthcare-expansion-coordination-31369249-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 IDPH Urges Families Not to Hoard Products; IDHS Opens Hotline For Consumers; Safeguards in Place for WIC Families Springfield–The State of https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-takes-action-to-support-families-amid-baby-formula-shortage-31369260-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pritzker-administration-takes-action-to-support-families-amid-baby-formula-shortage-31369260-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 12 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500