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11/20/09 - Governor Quinn Announces Statewide Initiative to Help Veterans Transition to Civilian Life
“Operation Employ Veterans” Provides Key Link to Businesses
CHICAGO – November 20, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today announced Operation Employ Veterans, a statewide initiative that will help servicemen and women transition into civilian life by providing employment training and contact with potential employers.

11/20/09 - $1.4M Grant to Provide Free Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling to Struggling Homeowners
CHICAGO – Today, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board of Directors approved allocating a $1.4 million federal grant to fund free foreclosure counseling help for homeowners throughout Illinois.

11/20/09 - Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Tap Federal Dollars for Medicaid Providers
New Law Helps Speed Payments to Illinois Hospitals
CHICAGO – November 20, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that allows the state to tap significant federal dollars and speed payments to thousands of Illinois-based hospitals. The new law will improve the financial health of the state’s hospitals, which treat thousands of patients and are major employers.
RAW TAPE: Governor signs bill to help bring in federal money for Medicaid - Audio includes Governor Quinn and Sen. Jeff Schoenberg.

RAW TAPE: Q & A w/Governor Quinn.

11/19/09 - National Recession Pushes State Rate to 11.0 Percent

11/19/09 - Just Ten Days Left To Lock-In Lowest Prepaid Tuition Prices

11/19/09 - IDOT, Tollway, and ISP Announce Winter Preparations and Urge Drivers To Stress Safety Message: “Ice and Snow – Take it Slow”

11/19/09 - State Public Health Director Announces Launch of Hospital Report Card and Consumer Guide to Health Care Web Site

11/18/09 - Veterans’ Affairs Names Monmouth Resident as State of Illinois’ November 2009 “Veteran of the Month”

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