<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: DFPR 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 Encourages Attendance at First Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network Event - Berwyn Event to Connect Families Facing Foreclosure with Resources to Help Keep Their Homes]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=47&#x26;RecNum=10135</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – March 30, 2012. As part of his commitment to affordable housing and foreclosure prevention, Governor Pat Quinn today encouraged Illinois families facing foreclosure to attend the Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network’s first “Keep Your Home, Illinois” workshop. Held Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Berwyn, the workshop will connect struggling homeowners with in-person assistance, resources and knowledge to help them keep their homes.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">36BEDB6EB7152F39B16328448942822B</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illinois Joins Multi-State Settlement with Five National Banks - More than $1 Billion in Mortgage Relief for Illinois Families]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=47&#x26;RecNum=10019</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – February 9, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Illinois mortgage regulators have joined with their counterparts across the country to accept the terms of a national settlement with five of the nation’s largest banks. Under the settlement, more than $1 billion will go to help struggling Illinois homeowners and those affected by improper foreclosures.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">73C730319CF839F143BF40954448CE39</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New licenses available for fingerprint vendors]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=47&#x26;RecNum=10003</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – Rules to implement legislation mandating that fingerprint vendors be licensed by the State take effect today.  The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has begun accepting applications from qualified fingerprint vendors today.To qualify for a license as a fingerprint vendor, an applicant must be at least 18 years old, have completed a training course approved or offered by the Illinois State Police (ISP), have equipment approved by the ISP, and have a fingerprint vendor (other than him/herself) submit his/her own fingerprints for a background check by ISP.  That background check must demonstrate that the applicant is of ‘good moral character’ and meets the other standards established under the law and the rules.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">F5DFFC111454B227FBCDF36178DFE6AC</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network - New Statewide Program Connects Families Facing Foreclosure with Resources to Help Keep Their Homes]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=47&#x26;RecNum=9999</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – February 1, 2012. As part of his commitment to affordable housing and foreclosure prevention, Governor Pat Quinn today announced the launch of the statewide Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network (IFPN) in his State of the State address. A multi-agency effort coordinated by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), the IFPN connects struggling homeowners with all available assistance, resources and knowledge to help them keep their homes.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">FA246D0262C3925617B0C72BB20EEB1D</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giving the Gift of Safe Beauty - For Safety:  Day Spas and Salons should be licensed]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=47&#x26;RecNum=9938</link><description><![CDATA[Chicago – As a last minute holiday present, a gift certificate for a day at the spa is an easy purchase and often warmly welcomed.  Spa treatments have become a significant part of prepping for holiday parties or tropical vacations, and are an increasingly popular gift for loved ones and family members.   But before clicking the ‘buy’ button on the spa’s website, it’s important to check whether the salon or spa is licensed by the State of Illinois.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">2B9BD744F7C0D06123D9D9557310FA80</guid></item></channel></rss>
