<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Lt. Governor Office 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; 2010 State of Illinois</copyright><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:32:02 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:32:02 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 Signs Bill to Move Illinois’ Primary Election from February to March - Later Primary Date Will Increase State’s Voter Participation]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=14&#x26;RecNum=8299</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD - March 17, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that moves Illinois’ general primary election to the third Tuesday in March of even-numbered years. Currently, the primary election is held on the first Tuesday in February of even-numbered years.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">ACEF5CC0BD5A0C190494E34EA4B04811</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Highlights Importance of Youth Fitness Programs - “No Child Left Inside” Aimed at Curbing Childhood Obesity]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=14&#x26;RecNum=8293</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – March 12, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today visited the Andrew Jackson Language Academy to highlight the importance of youth fitness programs and encourage children to spend time outdoors. Students who are healthy are more successful in school, which is why the Governor is urging children to put down video games and spend more time outside participating in programs available through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and its partners.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">A11513A4F1FD7E7B0C29BE2CF7AD701D</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Unveils New Transparency Web Site - “Illinois Sunshine Portal” Will Improve Public Access to State Government Records]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=14&#x26;RecNum=8294</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – March 12, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today unveiled the Illinois Sunshine Portal, <a href="http://sunshine.illinois.gov/">Sunshine.Illinois.gov</a>, a new one-stop shop where the public can  review many public records and documents online. The portal, launched just ahead of National Sunshine Week, March 14-20, makes it easier for citizens to find key information about state government and builds on Governor Quinn’s continuing efforts to make Illinois more accountable and transparent.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">ACEACD5DF18526F1D96EE1B9714E95EB</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Battles State’s Fiscal Crisis With “Fighting for Illinois” Budget Plan - Challenges General Assembly to Back His Bold Effort To Create Jobs, Cut Costs and Enhance Revenues]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=14&#x26;RecNum=8291</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – March 10, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today unveiled a fiscal year 2011 budget that will confront Illinois’ unprecedented financial crisis by getting the state on the road to recovery and prosperity.  In his budget address to the Illinois General Assembly, Governor Quinn said he is <i>Fighting for Illinois</i> by creating jobs, making significant cost cuts and proposing to enhance state revenues.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">E2A08F2EBE0D5593FDB22010CD00C7C2</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces Nearly 1500 Jobs Coming to Chicago for Rail Project - Englewood Flyover Received $133 Million in Competitive Stimulus Funds]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=14&#x26;RecNum=8283</link><description><![CDATA[Chicago – March 5, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn US House Transportation and Infrastructure ChairmanJim Oberstar (D-MN) and Congressman Dan Lipinski (D-IL) to highlight federal funding for the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program’s Englewood Flyover in Chicago. The project received $133 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program to build a rail flyover in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood that will significantly reduce rail congestion. The project will create nearly 1,500 Illinois jobs.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">841B60E20FF680B0D59AA9D6902FE289</guid></item></channel></rss>