<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Culture News</title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link><description>The Illinois Government News Network (IGNN) section is your online source for news from the State of Illinois. Choose from the IGNN Links on the right to locate press releases in the categories that are of interest to you, or use the search the news feature to locate specific press releases or a different topic of releases. For other media, access the Illinois Information Service (IIS) Radio page for digital radio feeds and news soundbites.</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright &#169; 2009 State of Illinois</copyright><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:32:02 CST</lastBuildDate><image>  <title>IGNN</title>  <link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link>  <url>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/images/IGNN133x45.jpg</url>  <width>133</width>  <height>45</height>   </image><!-- Note: You can get the HTML version by replacing .xml to .htm --><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn and Rep. Hernandez Boost Awareness of Hispanic History - New Law to Highlight Contributions of Hispanics in U.S. History]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=16&#x26;RecNum=7920</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – October 10, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn and Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez today raisedawareness of a new law that requires the history of the United States taught in public schools reinforce the role and contributions of Hispanics.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">255EA887B8BCA36797426DFB35A809CC</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Applauds Chicago International Film Festival - Issues Proclamation to Celebrate Event’s 45th Anniversary]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=16&#x26;RecNum=7913</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – October 8, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today proclaimed October 8 through 22 Chicago International Film Festival Days in Illinois in honor of a two week event that supports and recognizes new filmmakers and their work. The proclamation is in conjunction with the opening of the 45th annual Chicago International Film Festival.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">5527EAAB87A00DBE1614481EF174F285</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Pat Quinn Declares Pat Green Day - Country Music Star Honored for Artistry, Work for Red Cross]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=16&#x26;RecNum=7779</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – August 21, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today declared Pat Green Day in Illinois to honor country music star Pat Green, recognizing the three-time Grammy nominee’s artistry and his commitment to the life-saving work of the American Red Cross.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">021E1EA77BD91AAA0FC4D01A943A654E</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on the Passing of Film Writer, Director and Producer John Hughes]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=16&#x26;RecNum=7729</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – August 6, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn issued the following statement on the Passing of Film Writer, Director and Producer John Hughes:]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">96E07156DB854CA7B00B5DF21716B0C6</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illinois Arts Council Calls for Teaching and Performing Artists - Artists Rosters Provide Increased Visibility, Opportunity, and NetworkingRoster Artist Application Deadline May 15, 2009]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=16&#x26;RecNum=7457</link><description><![CDATA[Illinois, Statewide – The Illinois Arts Council seeks qualified applicants for the 2009-2011 Artstour Program Artists Roster and the 2009-2011 Arts-In-Education Program Artists Roster. Artists rosters are updated every two years and are available on the agency website. Inclusion in these rosters provides artists with increased visibility, job opportunity, and networking support. Artists may apply for inclusion in both or either of the rosters.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">9F820ADF84BF8A1C259F464BA89EA11F</guid></item></channel></rss>