News for Palatine IL - AmericanTowns.com AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Palatine 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/palatine-il News for Palatine IL - AmericanTowns.com 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/palatine-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 24 May 2024 10:06:44 -0500 Governor Pritzker Takes Bill Action on May 20, 2022 On May 20, 2022, Governor JB Pritzker took the following bill action: Bill Number: HB 722 Description: Provides for an immediate effective date of HB https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-on-may-20-2022-31373146-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-takes-bill-action-on-may-20-2022-31373146-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 IDNR Reminds Boaters to Wear Life Jackets, Boat Sober IDNR reminds boaters to wear life jackets, boat sober SPRINGFIELD – As the summer boating season approaches, the Illinois Department of Natural https://www.americantowns.com/news/idnr-reminds-boaters-to-wear-life-jackets-boat-sober-31373205-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idnr-reminds-boaters-to-wear-life-jackets-boat-sober-31373205-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Pritzker Signs Legislation Protecting Illinoisans with Disabilities in Housing, State Government Legislation prevents discrimination based on source of income and expands accessibility at Illinois State Capitol Chicago-- Governor JB Pritzker https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-protecting-illinoisans-with-disabilities-in-housing-state-government-31373211-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-protecting-illinoisans-with-disabilities-in-housing-state-government-31373211-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Changeover from COVID-19 Individual Contact Tracing Calls to 'Automated Case Notification' Begins June 1 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 Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Illinois Joins ‘Border to Border’ Effort to Enforce Seatbelt Laws, Reduce Injuries and Fatalities 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 Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Champagne British Car Festival coming to David Davis Mansion State Historic Site on June 5, 2022 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 Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Pritzker Calls on Federal Government to Fund Illinois Based on Population Increase 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 Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Public Health Officials Warn about Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jif Peanut Butter 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 Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Pritzker Signs Legislation to Expand and Protect Children’s Mental Health Care 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 Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lanes Opening Where Possible for Memorial Day Travel 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 Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Pritzker Highlights Efforts to Reduce Violent Crime Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend 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 Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 CDC Reports that 15 Illinois Counties are Now Rated at High Community Level for COVID-19 Including Chicago Metro Area 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 Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Honoring The Victims Of The Tragedy In Uvalde, Texas 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 Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 IDPH Issues Update on Potential Cases of Severe Hepatitis in Children in Illinois 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 Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Illinois Department of Public Health Warns Public to Watch Out forRabid Bats and Other Animals 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 Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500