<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Economic Development 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>Thu, 05 Nov 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[IDOA Trade Missions Aid Illinois' Livestock Industry - Sales from events the past three months alone total nearly $500,000]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=17&#x26;RecNum=7993</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Trade missions led by the Illinois Department of Agriculture the past three months have produced immediate results, generating almost half a million dollars in business for the state’s livestock industry.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6C250B592DC94D4DE38A79DB4D2B18F2</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only 5 Weeks Left for Illinoisans to Get Free Computer Classes - State of Illinois offering Microsoft Elevate America vouchers via numerous channels]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=17&#x26;RecNum=7881</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – Illinoisans interested in improving their computer skills can take free computer classes and exams thanks to the Microsoft Elevate America program. With these newly developed skills, individuals will be able to access greater job opportunities and better compete in the workplace, according to the state’s top commerce official.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">7C9E9AFA5A9DC68CCAF27D9EFFEB9383</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Makes Two Appointments to State Labor Relations Board - Names Experienced Professionals to Oversee Union Relations]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=17&#x26;RecNum=7828</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – September 5, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today named two new members to the Illinois Labor Relations Board. The governor appointed Anne E. McElroy, a deputy director for the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, and Jacalyn J. Zimmerman, an attorney and authority on labor relations issues.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">9F564FEF13BB8A7F9FAA5F9071E4E045</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Joins Groundbreaking at Transportation Hub in Joliet - Facility Will Create Thousands of Jobs, Improve Local Economy]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=17&#x26;RecNum=7817</link><description><![CDATA[JOLIET – September 3, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn joined business and community leaders today to break ground on a new transportation facility in Joliet. Based on their existing Elwood facility, CenterPoint Properties projects 7,000 permanent jobs will be brought to Illinois by this new facility.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">78211247DB84D96ACF4E00092A7FBA80</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Jobs Now! Capital Project in Marion - Project to Increase Capacity, Improve Safety, Spur Economic Development]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=17&#x26;RecNum=7809</link><description><![CDATA[MARION – September 1, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn was joined by Representative John Bradley (D-Marion), Senator Gary Forby (D-Benton) and other officials in Marion today to announce the Illinois Route 13 six-lane expansion project.  The project is a result of the Illinois Jobs Now! program, a $31 billion dollar capital plan signed by Governor Quinn last month.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">67C08C98984CC2BC4B9D1F0D2FE6726A</guid></item></channel></rss>