AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Centralia 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.devel1.americantowns.com/centralia-il 144 69 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/centralia-il https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:49:19 -0600 Schedule of the Event: August 15, 2025 (Park Hours 3:00pm - 10:00pm) 3:30pm - Opening Ceremony with Centralia High School Band & Choir 5:30pm - https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/centralia-balloon-fest-2025-31756631-centralia-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/centralia-balloon-fest-2025-31756631-centralia-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Raven's Curse Haunted House is Southern Illinois' premier haunted attraction. Filling more than 11,000 square feet of space in Centralia, Illinois, https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/ravens-curse-haunted-house-attractions-2024-31697968-centralia-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/ravens-curse-haunted-house-attractions-2024-31697968-centralia-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Come to Downtown Centralia on Saturday, October 12, for a festival of Art, Wine, & Music! Looking for entries for the Fine Arts Fiesta! https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/celebrate-centralia-art-wine-and-music-festival-2024-31691939-centralia-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/celebrate-centralia-art-wine-and-music-festival-2024-31691939-centralia-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 35+ Hot Air Balloons 100+ Vendors in Food and Craft Fair Live Entertainment Schedule of Events August 16, 2024 (Park Hours 3:00pm - 10:00pm) 3:00pm https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/35th-annual-centralia-balloon-fest-31680829-centralia-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/35th-annual-centralia-balloon-fest-31680829-centralia-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 In her second shameless visit to Illinois, Kristi Noem demonizes immigrants. Chicago, IL - After disrespecting-and exploiting-a grieving https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/five-more-questions-for-kristi-noem-and-the-ilgop-31761807-chicago-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/five-more-questions-for-kristi-noem-and-the-ilgop-31761807-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Rhonda Belford: Democrats can’t fight for democracy in Texas while undermining it in Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is once again talking about https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/icymi-rhonda-belford-democrats-cant-fight-for-democracy-in-texas-while-undermining-it-in-illinois-31761599-chicago-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/icymi-rhonda-belford-democrats-cant-fight-for-democracy-in-texas-while-undermining-it-in-illinois-31761599-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Illinois Democrats protect their communities from unlawful attacks while Republicans enable federal overreach. Chicago, IL - On August 7, https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/what-dems-are-doing-rep-garcia-and-senator-durbin-lead-fight-to-protect-illinois-against-trumps-immigration-attacks-31761806-chicago-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/what-dems-are-doing-rep-garcia-and-senator-durbin-lead-fight-to-protect-illinois-against-trumps-immigration-attacks-31761806-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Leading up to the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, Democrats across state lines united to protect Black and Brown voters. Chicago, https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/illinois-democrats-week-of-action-fighting-for-voting-rights-31761805-chicago-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/illinois-democrats-week-of-action-fighting-for-voting-rights-31761805-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 As Texas Republicans push a racially gerrymandered map, Illinois leaders join the fight to defend fair representation and voting rights. Chicago, https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/illinois-democrats-support-texas-democrats-in-fighting-back-against-the-gops-rigged-redistricting-scheme-31761804-chicago-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/illinois-democrats-support-texas-democrats-in-fighting-back-against-the-gops-rigged-redistricting-scheme-31761804-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Giannoulias: An individual’s driving record should serve as the primary factor that’s analyzed when setting auto insurance rates. https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/what-dems-are-doing-secretary-of-state-alexi-giannoulias-advocates-for-working-families-works-to-combat-car-insurance-pricing-discrimination-31761803-springfield-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/what-dems-are-doing-secretary-of-state-alexi-giannoulias-advocates-for-working-families-works-to-combat-car-insurance-pricing-discrimination-31761803-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The Democratic Party of Illinois thanks Congressman Danny Davis for a lifetime of service. Chicago, IL - In reaction to long-time public servant https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/illinois-democrats-celebrate-congressman-danny-k-daviss-decades-of-service-31761802-chicago-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/illinois-democrats-celebrate-congressman-danny-k-daviss-decades-of-service-31761802-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 ALPLM activities in Governor’s Tent also include giveaways, photo-ops SPRINGFIELD - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/lincoln-presidential-library-and-museum-presents-innovative-technology-at-state-fair-31760552-springfield-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/lincoln-presidential-library-and-museum-presents-innovative-technology-at-state-fair-31760552-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Illinois maintained momentum in various categories and added new rankings in two categories CHICAGO - On July 30, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker, https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/illinois-secures-11-top-spots-on-business-facilities-annual-report-31760554-chicago-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/illinois-secures-11-top-spots-on-business-facilities-annual-report-31760554-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 For 60 years, Medicaid and Medicare have been a lifeline for millions of Illinoisans to access lifesaving health care. Springfield, IL - In https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/for-medicaids-60th-birthday-the-gop-celebrates-with-health-care-cuts-31761801-springfield-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/for-medicaids-60th-birthday-the-gop-celebrates-with-health-care-cuts-31761801-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 $40 million awarded to experienced providers to create non-congregate housing to aid at-risk populations  CHICAGO - The Illinois Housing https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/illinois-housing-development-authority-allocates-funds-to-develop-four-shelters-with-independent-accommodations-31760551-chicago-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/illinois-housing-development-authority-allocates-funds-to-develop-four-shelters-with-independent-accommodations-31760551-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600