AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Galva 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/galva-il 144 69 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/galva-il https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 14 Dec 2025 19:36:45 -0600 Gates open at 2PM Side Stage Starts at 2:30PM Main Stage Begins at 4PM Main Stage: ALABAMA, BlackHawk, Emily Ann Roberts Side Stage: The https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/back-road-music-festival-2025-31758675-galva-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/back-road-music-festival-2025-31758675-galva-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Galva Freedom Fest is a 4th of July celebration throughout town spread over July. Schedule: Thursday, July 3, 2025 Wiley Park 5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/galva-freedom-fest-2025-31752692-galva-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/galva-freedom-fest-2025-31752692-galva-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Schedule: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 5-7pm: Wiley Park Porkchop Sandwich Dinner By Messiah Lutheran Church Rain Location: Messiah Lutheran Church At https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/galva-freedom-fest-2024-31671828-galva-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/galva-freedom-fest-2024-31671828-galva-il.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 14 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 Sun, 14 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 Sun, 14 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 Sun, 14 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 Sun, 14 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 Sun, 14 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 Sun, 14 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 Sun, 14 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 Sun, 14 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 Sun, 14 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 Sun, 14 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 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Under the leadership of Governor Pritzker, Illinois preserves 988 crisis line services. Springfield, IL - While Donald Trump and MAGA https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/icymi-republicans-cut-lifelines-illinois-steps-up-to-protect-lgbtq-youth-31760013-springfield-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/icymi-republicans-cut-lifelines-illinois-steps-up-to-protect-lgbtq-youth-31760013-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600