<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: DCEO 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 14:32:06 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:32:06 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 Names Veteran Business Journalist to Lead Communications for Economic Growth - Sandra M. Jones Named Communications Director for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=43&#x26;RecNum=10224</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – Governor Quinn today announced that veteran business journalist Sandra M. Jones will join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity as the new director of communications effective May 7. “Sandra Jones has a lifetime of experience building a strong understanding of the business world,” Governor Quinn said. “Her command of business issues will be a great resource for our continuing efforts to bring jobs and business to Illinois.”]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8EE30F15C1C633D3E1C8A9AAE5CFDA35</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces New School Construction Project - Erie Elementary Charter School Expands Educational Opportunities for Low-Income Students]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=43&#x26;RecNum=10197</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – April 24, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today continued his commitment to improving education in Illinois by joining students, parents, advocates and community leaders to break ground on an addition to Erie Elementary Charter School (EECS). The state is providing $12 million in Illinois Jobs Now! capital funds to build the addition, which will help the school expand its innovative curriculum and its use of technology to improve learning.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">EA67D66C5B01E5AA93FD5407F041B53D</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces Grant to Improve Energy Efficiency at Amtrak Train Yard on Earth Day - Illinois Energy Now Program Reduces State’s Environmental Footprint, Creates Energy Savings, and Helps Amtrak Save $2 Million Per Year]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=43&#x26;RecNum=10191</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – April 22, 2012. Today on Earth Day, Governor Pat Quinn announced that the state awarded Amtrak a $300,000 energy efficiency grant to assist the passenger rail agency with upgrading its train yard in Chicago. The grant, funded through the Illinois Energy Now (IEN) program, will significantly reduce Amtrak’s natural gas consumption and empower them to save millions of dollars annually.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6B8027F8D0CCAC45349D84A80667A0BC</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces Lafarge Moving U.S. Headquarters to Illinois - Company to Relocate from Virginia and Create 90+ Illinois Jobs]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=43&#x26;RecNum=10176</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – April 17, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Lafarge North America is investing approximately $10 million to relocate its U.S. headquarters from Virginia to Illinois. Lafarge, one of the largest cement, aggregate and concrete manufacturers in the world, will create more than 90 jobs in Illinois in the first two years and likely more than 100 jobs over three to four years. By moving its U.S. headquarters to Illinois, Lafarge will gain access to Illinois’ pool of highly-skilled workers, world-class transportation infrastructure and central location. Governor Quinn personally recruited Lafarge and met with its senior leadership during a recent economic trade mission to Europe.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">1166CFFF15F5AAABFC0F3803975991AE</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conference Highlights Governor Quinn’s Commitment to Affordable Housing - Two-Day Event Features HUD Secretary Donovan, Assistant Treasury Secretary Eberly and Housing Industry Leaders from Across Illinois]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=43&#x26;RecNum=10175</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – April 17, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn sent a message of welcome to Illinois to federal housing leaders to Illinois as they addressed the 500 attendees at the Illinois Governor’s Conference on Affordable Housing at Chicago’s Navy Pier. Governor Quinn commends the state’s housing industry leaders for their dedication to ensure working families, seniors and people with disabilities access to have safe, affordable housing.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3F7C70F2A2831EBFB908D7D829F2E99D</guid></item></channel></rss>
