AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Plainfield 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/plainfield-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/plainfield-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 06 Dec 2024 23:54:05 -0600 The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag https://www.americantowns.com/news/honoring-pearl-harbor-remembrance-day-31500496-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/honoring-pearl-harbor-remembrance-day-31500496-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Achievements with Excellence in Tourism Awards CHICAGO -The 2022 Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism kicked off Monday, https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-office-of-tourism-celebrates-tourism-industry-31500537-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-office-of-tourism-celebrates-tourism-industry-31500537-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Trailer Bill Clarifies, Strengthens Original Bill as Transition to Cashless Bail Approaches CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker on Dec 6th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-safet-act-amendment-31500547-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-safet-act-amendment-31500547-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Illinois eligible to receive up to $354.6 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) to https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-illinois-to-receive-more-than-350-million-in-federal-funding-to-support-small-businesses-31501271-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-illinois-to-receive-more-than-350-million-in-federal-funding-to-support-small-businesses-31501271-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Pay transparency in private sector is focus of IDOL’s new enforcement initiatives SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-labor-recognizes-latina-equal-pay-day-31501908-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-labor-recognizes-latina-equal-pay-day-31501908-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 CHICAGO -- The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) announced a $2.8 million Transitional Housing Notice of Funding Opportunity https://www.americantowns.com/news/icjia-announces-28-million-grant-opportunity-to-support-crime-victims-housing-needs-31501937-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icjia-announces-28-million-grant-opportunity-to-support-crime-victims-housing-needs-31501937-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 CHICAGO – In response to the hospitalization of state Sen. Scott Bennett (D-Champaign), Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement: https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-statement-on-the-hospitalization-of-state-sen-scott-bennett-31501943-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-statement-on-the-hospitalization-of-state-sen-scott-bennett-31501943-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Funding will support those experiencing homelessness CHICAGO - As the colder months approach, the demand for shelter is growing and many shelter https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-human-services-announces-5-million-in-additional-funding-to-expand-emergency-shelter-capacity-31501947-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/illinois-department-of-human-services-announces-5-million-in-additional-funding-to-expand-emergency-shelter-capacity-31501947-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Updates include changes to meal and rest break requirements, employer penalties SPRINGFIELD – In preparation for the new year, employers https://www.americantowns.com/news/updates-to-one-day-rest-in-seven-act-take-effect-jan-1-2023-31502442-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/updates-to-one-day-rest-in-seven-act-take-effect-jan-1-2023-31502442-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Bipartisan bill eliminates pandemic unemployment debt and supports employers and workers CHICAGO – On Dec 8th, Governor JB Pritzker signed https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-historic-unemployment-insurance-agreement-31502446-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-historic-unemployment-insurance-agreement-31502446-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 U.S. Fire Departments responded to an estimated average of 160 home fires that started with Christmas trees between 2016-2020 Springfield, IL -- https://www.americantowns.com/news/osfm-stresses-holiday-decoration-fire-safety-31502461-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/osfm-stresses-holiday-decoration-fire-safety-31502461-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Illinoisans urged to Get Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19 & Flu; Stay Home and Seek Treatment Immediately if you are Sick; State Reports 21,404 New https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-reports-74-illinois-counties-are-at-an-elevated-community-level-for-covid19-31502480-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-reports-74-illinois-counties-are-at-an-elevated-community-level-for-covid19-31502480-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez released the following statement regarding the death of Senator Scott Bennett: “The https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-from-chair-hernandez-on-the-passing-of-senator-scott-bennett-31502619-elgin-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-from-chair-hernandez-on-the-passing-of-senator-scott-bennett-31502619-elgin-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Chicago — On Dec 9th, Illinois lost a dedicated public servant, an incredible leader, and a loving family man. I lost a fellow Illini and a https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-on-the-passing-of-state-senator-scott-bennett-31503063-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-on-the-passing-of-state-senator-scott-bennett-31503063-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 CHICAGO - COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses are continuing to rise across Illinois following the Thanksgiving holiday, with 74 counties in https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-reports-74-illinois-counties-are-at-an-elevated-community-level-for-covid19-31503255-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-reports-74-illinois-counties-are-at-an-elevated-community-level-for-covid19-31503255-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600