AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Charleston 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/charleston-il 144 69 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/charleston-il https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:08:15 -0600 Free Concerts, Parade, Food, Kids Activities, Pet Parade, and more! Celebrate the 4th of July in Charleston! Schedule Of events: June 28,2025 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/charleston-red-white-and-blue-days-2025-31745485-charleston-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/charleston-red-white-and-blue-days-2025-31745485-charleston-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Jazz Festival: Featuring Chad LB Join us for the 65th Annual Jazz Festival. Hailed as a "Sax Phenom" by the New York Daily News, Chad LB is a https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/65th-annual-jazz-festival-at-doudna-fine-arts-center-31720633-charleston-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/65th-annual-jazz-festival-at-doudna-fine-arts-center-31720633-charleston-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Craft Talks, Reading, Reception And Other Surprises In Store... Schedule Of Events: January 29, 2025 12 Pm - Authors Round Table 4 Pm - Craft https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/lions-in-winter-festival-2025-31716422-charleston-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/lions-in-winter-festival-2025-31716422-charleston-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Join us for the CLAS Holiday Festival. 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All items are handmade by local https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/holiday-fest-2024-31703172-charleston-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/holiday-fest-2024-31703172-charleston-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Free Concerts, Parade, Food, Kids Activities, Pet Parade, and more!  Celebrate the 4th of July in Charleston!  Schedule: June 27, 2024 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/charleston-red-white-and-blue-days-2024-31673994-charleston-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/charleston-red-white-and-blue-days-2024-31673994-charleston-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 Be sure to visit the Doudna Fine Arts Center for the 2024 CLAS Spring Fest! Experience a three-day celebration featuring children's activities, https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/clas-spring-fest-2024-31653231-charleston-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/clas-spring-fest-2024-31653231-charleston-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 03 Jan 2026 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, 03 Jan 2026 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, 03 Jan 2026 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, 03 Jan 2026 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, 03 Jan 2026 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, 03 Jan 2026 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, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 The Democratic Party of Illinois thanks Congressman Danny Davis for a lifetime of service. 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