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IGNN: Children/Families Press Releases

The Children/Families News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about programs and policies related to the health, safety, and education of infants, children, and teenagers, as well as issues related to parents and the family.

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January 23, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces Free Tax Preparation Assistance for Working Families
Encourages Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Earned Income Tax Credit, Avoid Costly Refund Anticipation Loans
ROCK ISLAND – January 23, 2010. Governor Quinn today announced partnerships that will give Illinois’ working families access to free tax preparation assistance, including help with filing for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The Governor encouraged taxpayers to utilize the free assistance as they file their income tax returns, receive the tax credits they’ve earned, and avoid refund anticipation loans that can consume big chunks of hard-earned refund checks.

January 21, 2010
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Create "Gateways to Opportunity" Program
Program Ensures Students Benefit from Highly Qualified Educators
CHICAGO – January 21, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that creates the "Gateways to Opportunity" program, which will award credentials to educators who go above and beyond in making sure they are able to provide the highest quality of education for Illinois’ young minds.

January 21, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces Free Tax Preparation Assistance for Working Families
Encourages Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Earned Income Tax Credit, Avoid Costly Refund Anticipation Loans
MARION – January 21, 2010. Governor Quinn today announced partnerships that will give Illinois’ working families access to free tax preparation assistance, including help with filing for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The Governor encouraged taxpayers to utilize the free assistance as they file their income tax returns, receive the tax credits they’ve earned, and avoid refund anticipation loans that can consume big chunks of hard-earned refund checks.

January 20, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces $3.5 Million Capital Grant for Erie Elementary Charter School
Grant to Purchase New Facility; Add Three Grade Levels
CHICAGO – January 20, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced $3.5 million in capital funding to assist Erie Elementary Charter School (EECS) in Chicago in purchasing a new facility, which will allow the school to add the 6th, 7th and 8th grade levels.

January 5, 2010
New Web site creates Illinois ‘hub for housing’
Free to search, free to list properties
CHICAGO – A new free bilingual Web site (ILHousingsearch.org) featuring statewide property listings is available now to help Illinois residents find their next rental home. ILHousingsearch.org was created by the administration of Governor Pat Quinn to allow users to search through a range of features to find a home that fit their needs.