<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Children/Families 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; 2009 State of Illinois</copyright><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:32:02 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[Illinois Department of Insurance Urges Consumers to Review Policies During Life Insurance Awareness Month]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=6&#x26;RecNum=7862</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – September is Life Insurance Awareness Month and the Illinois Department of Insurance encourages Illinois families to review and understand how lifestyles affect the benefits and needs for life insurance.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">A6B964C0BB675116A15EF1325B01FF45</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Recognizes Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in observance of National Grandparents Day - For more than ten years, the Department on Aging provides support forGrandparents raising their Grandchildren]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=6&#x26;RecNum=7841</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – On the day before tomorrow’s Grandparents Day, Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Charles D. Johnson is applauding the efforts of some special grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.  While Director Johnson recognizes their sacrifice, he reminds that there are resources available to assist.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">2A2107D1BCB556A30424FAEDE85797A2</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Issues Letter of Support for President Obama’s Health Care Plan - Calls For Health Care Reform in <A href="http://www.illinois.gov/publicincludes/statehome/gov/documents/09.10.09PresidentObamaHealthLetter.pdf">Letter to Illinois Congressional Delegation</A>]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=6&#x26;RecNum=7840</link><description><![CDATA[<div></div>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">DC9FA5F217A1E57B8A6ADEB065560B38</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IDOT, AAA, and Evenflo Urge Parents and Caregivers to Have their Child Safety Seats Inspected - State agencies and partners will host 67 Safety Seat Check Points this Saturday]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=6&#x26;RecNum=7834</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 3 to 6 and 8 to 14.  In 2007, 6,532 passenger vehicle occupants ages 14 and younger were involved in fatal crashes.  That is why the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety is urging all parents and caregivers to attend the “National Seat Check Saturday” child safety seat checkpoint on Saturday, September 12th.  As part of Child Passenger Safety Week (September 12-18, 2009) IDOT’s Division of Traffic Safety will have certified technicians available to provide on-site child safety seat inspection and education at locations across the state.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">C44BEBB973E14FE539676E0E9155B121</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IDNR Announces Special “Free Fishing Day” - No fishing license needed on September 19 at IDNR sites where fishing opportunities exist]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=6&#x26;RecNum=7833</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) wants to encourage families and children to wet a line this month.  IDNR Director Marc Miller is declaring September 19, 2009 as a “Free Fishing Day” at state parks throughout Illinois.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">4747F5CA63B8E8BD670B26E4B1573961</guid></item></channel></rss>