<?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; 2012 State of Illinois</copyright><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:32:02 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:32:02 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[Governor Quinn Announces New NBC Production Coming to Chicago - Syndicated Daily Show “Steve Harvey” to be Produced in Chicago, Creating Jobs and Boosting Tourism]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=16&#x26;RecNum=10086</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – March 12, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a new NBC production will be filmed in downtown Chicago. The new daily show, “Steve Harvey,” will be produced at NBC 5 studios and is expected to create around 100 jobs. NBCUniversal estimates that the show could bring approximately 35,000 audience members and visitors to Chicago each year.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6412121CBB2DC2CB9E460CFEE7046BE2</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Signs Bill Creating Commission to Research Disparity in the African-American Community - Commission Will Explore Inequalities Across a Wide Variety of Areas]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=16&#x26;RecNum=9632</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – August 13, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed House Bill 1547, creating the Commission to End the Disparities Facing the African-American Community. The commission will research the disparities facing African-Americans in the areas of healthcare, health services, employment, education, criminal justice, housing, and other social and economic issues. Its findings will be reported to the General Assembly.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">E17A5A399DE92E1D01A56C50AFB2A68E</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Opens 2011 Illinois State Fair - “We’ve Got a Good Thing Growing” Fair Showcases Food, Entertainment, Illinois Produce and Livestock]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=16&#x26;RecNum=9625</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – August 12, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today officially opened the 2011 Illinois State Fair, “We’ve Got a Good Thing Growing.” Today’s ribbon cutting at the fairground’s main gate marks the start of the 10-day celebration that features food, racing, music, carnival rides and a wide variety of family-friendly activities.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">A330F9FECC388CE67F87B09855480CA3</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Signs Illinois DREAM Act - Landmark Law Increases Higher Education Opportunities for Children of Immigrants]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=16&#x26;RecNum=9587</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – August 1, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed historic legislation to increase education opportunities to children of immigrants in Illinois. The Illinois DREAM Act creates a privately-funded scholarship program for high school graduates from immigrant families who wish to attend college.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">68BC9477D0F2C908EED9498BF926D89E</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Signs Law Creating River Edge Redevelopment Zone in Peoria - New Law Will Help Revitalize Peoria Riverfront, Preserve Historic Structures]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=16&#x26;RecNum=9581</link><description><![CDATA[PEORIA – July 27, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a law to help redevelop and revitalize thearea around the city of Peoria’s riverfront by allowing the area to be designated as a River EdgeRedevelopment Zone. The law also creates an incentive to encourage restoration and preservation of historicstructures located in River Edge Redevelopment Zones.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">123650DD0560587918B3D771CF0C0171</guid></item></channel></rss>
