AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Mt Zion 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/mt-zion-il 144 69 https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/mt-zion-il https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 14 Dec 2025 04:23:19 -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 CHICAGO - On Saturday July 26, JB Pritzker will travel to the Tar Heel State for the state’s annual “unity dinner.” Pritzker https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/will-pritzker-finally-announce-his-presidential-bid-31759778-chicago-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/will-pritzker-finally-announce-his-presidential-bid-31759778-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Ticket Request Form This form is to register to attend the Republican Day Rally on the Director’s Lawn at the Illinois State Fair on https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/2025-illinois-state-fair-republican-day-31759777-chicago-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/2025-illinois-state-fair-republican-day-31759777-chicago-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 No backbone, no leadership, just more cover for Trump. Springfield, IL - In response to House Republicans fleeing the Capitol and beginning the https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/us-reps-bost-lahood-and-miller-flee-dc-to-avoid-vote-on-releasing-the-epstein-files-31760012-springfield-il.html https://www.devel1.americantowns.com/news/us-reps-bost-lahood-and-miller-flee-dc-to-avoid-vote-on-releasing-the-epstein-files-31760012-springfield-il.html Government and Politics Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600