<?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; 2010 State of Illinois</copyright><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:32:01 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 Honors Illinois’ Winter Olympians - Declares Illinois 2010 Winter Olympics Athletes Day in Preparation for Vancouver Games]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=16&#x26;RecNum=8246</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – February 12, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today declared “Illinois 2010 Winter Olympics Athletes Day” in honor of the athletes with Illinois ties who will be representing our country at the 2010 WinterOlympic Games in Vancouver. A copy of the Governor’s proclamation is attached.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">D40D35B3063C11244FBF38E9B55074BE</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illinois Arts Council Presents New Opportunity for Illinois’ Artists - February 1st Deadline for Professional Development, Project Support]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=16&#x26;RecNum=8165</link><description><![CDATA[ILLINOIS -- The Illinois Arts Council is pleased to announce the new Individual Artist Support (IAS) initiative. Funds will help Illinois artists realize career goals, take advantage of professional opportunities, and/or produce projects or bodies of work for public viewing.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">CFC5D9422F0C8F8AD796711102DBE32B</guid></item><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></channel></rss>