AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Rio 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/rio-il 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/rio-il https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:36:18 -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 Mon, 03 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 Mon, 03 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 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Pritzker’s historic capital program improving infrastructure throughout Illinois Decatur, IL -– Entering Year Four of Rebuild https://www.americantowns.com/news/rebuilding-decatur-major-projects-highlight-year-four-of-rebuild-illinois-31382117-decatur-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rebuilding-decatur-major-projects-highlight-year-four-of-rebuild-illinois-31382117-decatur-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Pritzker’s historic capital program improving infrastructure in eastern Illinois Kankakee – Entering Year Four of Rebuild https://www.americantowns.com/news/rebuilding-kankakee-major-projects-highlight-year-four-of-rebuild-illinois-31382121-kankakee-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rebuilding-kankakee-major-projects-highlight-year-four-of-rebuild-illinois-31382121-kankakee-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bills aimed at increasing education equity across Illinois CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker on June 7th, signed legislation designed to https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-expand-access-to-higher-education-31382982-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-expand-access-to-higher-education-31382982-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it has posted the 2022 Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violators on the https://www.americantowns.com/news/nursing-home-violations-for-first-quarter-of-2022-31382983-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nursing-home-violations-for-first-quarter-of-2022-31382983-springfield-il.html Health and Fitness Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Chicago — Governor JB Pritzker signed HB4165 into law on June 2nd, marking the creation of the Lake Michigan Rescue Equipment Act. The act, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-lake-michigan-rescue-equipment-act-31380278-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-lake-michigan-rescue-equipment-act-31380278-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Patient is doing well, the probable case poses little risk to general public CHICAGO - The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Illinois https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-state-public-health-officials-confirm-first-probable-case-of-monkeypox-virus-in-illinois-31380280-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/city-state-public-health-officials-confirm-first-probable-case-of-monkeypox-virus-in-illinois-31380280-chicago-il.html Health and Fitness Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 SPRINGFIELD –June is Pet Preparedness Month, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) wants you to learn about the potential https://www.americantowns.com/news/woof-its-pet-preparedness-month-31380288-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/woof-its-pet-preparedness-month-31380288-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New bill prohibits the incineration of PFAS substances at commercial waste incinerators Chicago — Governor Pritzker on June 8th, signed HB https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-aimed-at-curbing-pollution-and-reducing-harmful-emissions-31383799-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-aimed-at-curbing-pollution-and-reducing-harmful-emissions-31383799-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Vital analysis will continue for another year with $8.2 million in new funding CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-and-discovery-partners-institute-announce-extension-of-covid19-monitoring-in-wastewater-31381257-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/idph-and-discovery-partners-institute-announce-extension-of-covid19-monitoring-in-wastewater-31381257-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Honorees include U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), Journalist Monica Eng and other community leaders Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White https://www.americantowns.com/news/jesse-white-recognizes-state-leaders-in-a-video-honoring-asian-pacific-american-heritage-month-31381281-springfield-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/jesse-white-recognizes-state-leaders-in-a-video-honoring-asian-pacific-american-heritage-month-31381281-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New laws build on prior initiatives to reduce carjackings and improve public safety CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker on June 3rd, signed two https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-expand-use-of-expressway-cameras-for-law-enforcement-investigations-31381286-chicago-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-signs-legislation-to-expand-use-of-expressway-cameras-for-law-enforcement-investigations-31381286-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Race expected to generate more than $60 million for Metro East area, attract 83,000 fans Gov. Proclaims June 3 ‘Richard Petty Day’ https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-firstever-sold-out-enjoy-illinois-300-nascar-cup-series-race-31381294-madison-il.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-pritzker-announces-firstever-sold-out-enjoy-illinois-300-nascar-cup-series-race-31381294-madison-il.html Government and Politics Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500