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November 23, 2009
Governor Quinn Cracks Down on Predatory Refund Anticipation Loans
Orders Regulators to Revoke Lending Authority
CHICAGO – November 23, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that he has ordered his Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to bar consumer installment lenders from facilitating high-cost loans based on expected federal or state income tax refunds. Currency exchange stores offering tax preparation services must apply to IDFPR if they wish to offer such loans. Refund Anticipation Loans (RALs) can cost as much as one-third of the total expected refund in interest and fees.

November 22, 2009
Governor Quinn Names Human Services Commission
Advisory Panel to Focus on Best Practices, Recommendations
CHICAGO – November 22, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today signed an executive order creating the Illinois Human Services Commission. The new Commission will make recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly about providing high quality human services to Illinois citizens.

November 21, 2009
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Support Illinois’ Injured Servicemembers
New Law Allows Active-Duty Troops to Receive Casualty-Based Grants
CHICAGO – November 21, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to allow Illinois’ activeduty servicemembers who are injured due to hostile action to receive $5,000 from the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund.

November 21, 2009
Governor Quinn Establishes Public Health Advocate During American Diabetes Month
Position Will Educate, Serve as a Strong Voice for Illinois Families
CHICAGO – November 21, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today signed an Executive Order to establish a state Public Health Advocate, who will champion wellness programs and help combat disease, including the rise of Diabetes and Asthma.

November 21, 2009
Governor Quinn Encourages Outdoor Recreation
Highlights Illinois’ Natural Attractions during Visit to Pike County
PITTSFIELD – November 21, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today promoted the economic and quality-oflife benefits of nature-based tourism and outdoor recreation during a visit to Pike County. The Governor also helped launch the Illinois firearm deer hunting season.

November 20, 2009
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.

November 20, 2009
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.

November 17, 2009
Governor Pat Quinn Improves Student Bus Safety
New Law Requires Post-Trip Inspections, Two-Way Radios
CHICAGO - November 17, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that will significantly improve the safety of Illinois’ students riding school buses.

November 15, 2009
Governor Quinn Announces Obama Administration Exploring Use of Thomson Correctional Center
Federal Bureau of Prisons to Evaluate Options for Near-Vacant Facility
MOLINE – November 15, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today joined U.S. Senator Richard Durbin to announce that senior Obama Administration officials will consider plans to use the Thomson Correctional Center. Those plans could include a purchase of the facility by the Federal government.

November 12, 2009
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Support Energy Efficiency Projects
New Law will Help Jump-Start Job Creation, Construction Projects
PEORIA – November 12, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that provides a statebacked guarantee supporting construction of energy efficiency projects that will create jobs across Illinois. The backing expands a law Governor Quinn signed in July that created the same guarantee for renewable energy and clean coal projects in Illinois.

November 12, 2009
Governor Quinn Announces Dover Corporate Headquarters Moving to Illinois
Move will Bring 100 Jobs, Foster Growth in Northeast Illinois
DOWNERS GROVE – November 12, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the Dover Corporation will be locating its corporate headquarters in Downers Grove. The move will result in the creation and retention of at least 100 jobs, and will help foster economic growth in Northeast Illinois.

November 12, 2009
Governor Pat Quinn Honors Fallen Heroes
Portrait of a Soldier Memorial Exhibit Unveiled
KEWANEE - November 12, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today joined with Gold Star Families to unveil the Portrait of a Soldier memorial exhibition at the American Legion Post #31 in Kewanee.

November 11, 2009
Governor Quinn Announces Comprehensive Agreement for CTA and Paratransit Fare Freeze
Agreement Will Aid Region’s Riders During Tough Economic Time
CHICAGO – November 11, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today announced an agreement with the Chicago region’s major transit agencies that will prevent fare increases for the Chicago Transit Authority and Pace paratransit services in 2010 and 2011. The agreement was made between the State of Illinois, the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace.

November 11, 2009
Governor Quinn Makes CTA Board Appointments
Adds Public Interest Lawyer, Environmental Policy Expert
CHICAGO – November 11, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today appointed a public interest attorney and an environmental policy professional to the board of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). Joining the transit board is John Bouman, president of the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law, and Katie McClain, Chicago City Director for the Clinton Climate Initiative of the William J. Clinton Foundation.

November 10, 2009
Governor Quinn Announces Site for New Veterans’ Home in Chicago
Construction Date Set for 200-Bed, LEED Silver Certified Facility
CHICAGO – November 10, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the site of the Illinois Veterans’ Home at Chicago, a 200-bed facility that will begin construction in 2010. The $65 million project is part of the Illinois Jobs Now! capital plan, signed into law by Governor Quinn earlier this year.

November 10, 2009
Governor Quinn Appoints Director to Boost Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
Darryl Harris Will Focus on Outreach, Contracting Efforts
CHICAGO – November 10, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn has named Darryl Harris the state’s Director of Diversity Enhancement, a new position dedicated to improving statewide opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses, especially in construction programs. Harris previously served as the Deputy Director of Operations for the Capital Development Board (CDB).

November 9, 2009
Gov. Quinn Announces $26.7 Million in Capital Funding for Rock Valley College Arts Center
Construction of Arts Instructional Center Will Create Jobs, Further Education Efforts
ROCKFORD – November 9, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today visited Rock Valley College to announce the construction of a new Arts Instructional Center that will house classrooms, laboratories and an auditorium. The funding is part of the Illinois Jobs Now! capital plan, a program which will revive the state’s ailing economy by creating and retaining over 439,000 jobs over the next six years.

November 8, 2009
Governor Quinn Encourages Residents to Support Illinois Military Family Relief Fund
Illinois Thoroughbred Horseman’s Association Donates $50,000 to Important Fund as Veterans Day Nears
CHICAGO – November 8, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today joined with representatives from the Illinois Thoroughbred Horseman’s Association to accept a $50,000 donation to the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund.

November 8, 2009
Governor Pat Quinn Honors Fallen Heroes
Portrait of a Soldier Memorial Exhibit Unveiled
ROCKFORD – November 8, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn joined with Gold Star Families for a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Hall for the unveiling of the Portrait of a Soldier memorial exhibition.

November 7, 2009
Governor Quinn Signs Veto Override Bill
New Law Reforms Cook County Board Voting Practice
CHICAGO – November 7, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a law that reforms the Cook County Board’s veto override power by making it more responsive to the people and a stronger force for democracy.

November 6, 2009
Governor Quinn Launches Operation Support Our Troops Holiday Collection Drive
Calls on Residents to Support Overseas Servicemembers with Care Packages this Holiday Season
CHICAGO – November 6, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today joined Operation Support Our Troops- Illinois, First Bank, the Warriors’ Watch Riders and JA Frate Transport Services to kick off the “Illinois Has Not Forgotten” grassroots drive to collect non-perishable food and personal care products for holiday packages for troops overseas.

November 6, 2009
Gov. Quinn Praises Unemployment Benefit Extension
President Obama Signs Bill that Assists 40,000 Illinois Workers
CHICAGO – November 6, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today hailed U.S. Congressional action to extend unemployment insurance benefits an additional 20 weeks for thousands of Illinois workers who otherwise would have lost that financial support. President Obama signed the legislation into law today.

November 4, 2009
Governor Quinn Names Four Members To Chicago State University Board of Trustees
Appointees Will Focus on Students, Community Relations
CHICAGO – November 4, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today named four new members to the Chicago State University (CSU) Board of Trustees, which oversees the management and operations of the higher educational institution.

November 3, 2009
Governor Quinn Salutes Fallen Illinois Servicemember
Midlothian Resident Sgt. Christopher Abeyta Honored
MIDLOTHIAN – November 3, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today attended a memorial in honor of Sgt. Christopher Abeyta at Bremen High School in Midlothian. Sgt. Abeyta and two other servicemembers were killed in action on March 15 when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device in Kot, Afghanistan.

November 3, 2009
Governor Quinn to Advocate for National Military Family Relief Fund Measure
Fund Would Provide Greater Aid to Military Families Nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 4, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn will endorse a bill that would provide aid to military families in all branches of the armed services at a National Press Club Newsmakers press conference at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. The press conference will be in the Zenger Room on the 13th floor of National Press Building, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20045.

November 2, 2009
Governor Quinn Encourages Households to Apply for Home Heating Assistance
Illinois Receives $174 Million in LIHEAP Funding for Winter Aid
CHICAGO – November 2, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today urged eligible Illinois households to apply for winter heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The state received $174.6 million in federal funds to assist low-income families for this winter season.

November 2, 2009
Governor Quinn Highlights Illinois’ Free Medicare Counseling Service
Proclaims SHIP Week to Honor State Program which Offers One-on-One Medicare Counseling Prior to Open-Enrollment Period
CHICAGO – November 2, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today proclaimed the week of November 2 - 6 as Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Week in Illinois, highlighting the nearly 300,000 hours of free counseling provided by SHIP volunteers to Illinois’ Medicare beneficiaries.