<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Community 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>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:32:02 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 Veterans’ Affairs Hosts Helping Our Hometown Heroes Event in Mattoon - Events held statewide to provide Veterans’ access to available benefits and assistance]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=72&#x26;RecNum=7945</link><description><![CDATA[MATTOON - The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) hosted a Helping Our Hometown Heroes event today at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4325 in Mattoon for local Veterans, their families, and friends. Various federal, state and local organizations came together for the event that was dedicated to assisting Illinois’ military heroes and their families in getting all the benefits they deserve and have earned.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">BEF3C6E0D3B86A587CCA64BC4F01D4E2</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americorps Program Celebrates its 16th Anniversary by Highlighting Volunteer Opportunities in Illinois - Nearly 1000 are Sworn in During National Service Recognition Ceremony in Springfield]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=72&#x26;RecNum=7933</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD –  Nearly 1000 Illinoisans are dedicating themselves to a year of aiding their communities through national service.  The volunteers were sworn in at a ceremony held at the Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield, marking the 16th anniversary of the AmeriCorps program.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">18DE4BEB01F6A17B6E1DFB9813BA6045</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Department on Aging Inducts Candidates into Senior Hall of Fame Inductees and Presents Governor’s Unique Achievement Awards - Seniors recognized for their community service]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=72&#x26;RecNum=7925</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department on Aging Director Charles D. Johnson presented this year’s Senior Hall of Fame and Governor’s Unique Achievement Awards today at a ceremony held at the Governor’s Mansion.  The Illinois Senior Hall of Fame was created in 1994 to honor Illinoisans age 65 and older who excel in four categories: Community Service, Education, Performance and/or Graphic Arts and the Labor Force.  Since then, 75 people have been inducted into the Hall of Fame which includes this year’s awardees.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">DE5EECA522E12FD5C9FF9077408DCF17</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Hosts Helping Our Hometown Heroes Event in Quincy - Events held statewide to provide Veterans’ access to available benefits and assistance]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=72&#x26;RecNum=7914</link><description><![CDATA[QUINCY - The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) hosted a Helping Our Hometown Heroes event today at the Illinois Veterans’ Home at Quincy, American Legion Pavilion, for local Veterans, their families, and friends. Various federal, state and local organizations came together for the event that was dedicated to assisting Illinois’ military heroes and their families in getting all the benefits they rightfully deserve.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">17A3120E4E5FBDC3CB5B5F946809B06A</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illinois Department on Aging Recognizes Workers & Employers in Observance of National Employ the Older Worker Week - Department hosts Annual Awards Luncheon in Springfield]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=72&#x26;RecNum=7876</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department on Aging today hosted its annual Older Workers Awards Luncheon to recognize older workers and their employers.  The Department hosts this event each year in conjunction with National Employ the Older Worker Week to honor older workers who continue to play a very important role in the Illinois workforce and across the nation.  This year marks the 25th awards ceremony which was held at the Northfield Inn, in Springfield.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">42DAB56861D81108EE356D037190C315</guid></item></channel></rss>