<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Economic Development 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>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:32:02 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 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[Governor Quinn Announces Chrysler Increasing Production at Belvidere Plant to Build Next Generation of Vehicles - State’s Support Helping to Create 1,800 Jobs]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=17&#x26;RecNum=10000</link><description><![CDATA[BELVIDERE – February 2, 2012. One day after laying out the Illinois Jobs Agenda for 2012 in his State of the State address, Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Chrysler Group LLC is ramping up production at its Belvidere plant to help build its next generation of vehicles. The company has invested $700 million to retool the plant and will begin production of the new Dodge Dart in the second quarter of 2012. In fall 2010, Governor Quinn announced a business investment package for the company that is supporting the creation of up to 1,800 new jobs and has been instrumental to Chrysler’s decision to expand in Illinois.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">B7A782741F667201B54880C925FAEC4B</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces Export Advisory Council During State of the State Address - Council will Help Illinois Reach Ambitious Goal of Doubling Exports by 2014]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=17&#x26;RecNum=9998</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – February 1, 2012. As part of his State of the State address today, Governor Pat Quinn announced the formation a new council that will help Illinois reach his ambitious goal of doubling the number of state exports by the end of 2014. The Governor’s Export Advisory Council will work with the Governor and other state officials and agencies to provide recommendations aimed at improving Illinois’ standing in the international marketplace.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">BEC26F4A5BEF41402F39699B991BCA01</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces Nearly $19 Million in Federal Funding for Local Infrastructure Projects - Community Development Assistance Grants Will Support Needed Improvements in 59 Small, Rural Communities Statewide]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=17&#x26;RecNum=9976</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – January 18, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced nearly $19 million in federal funding to address the infrastructure needs of 59 small and rural communities throughout Illinois. Awarded through the Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP), the funding will be used to make improvements to water and sewer lines, including replacing water mains, upgrading storm water systems and repairing sewer lines.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">4800DEB3F3BE382F97782401F775184A</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Opens $18 Million "Building One" on Western Illinois University Riverfront Campus and Announces New Funding - Hundreds More Jobs to Result from Administration's Announcement of $38 Million in Capital Funding for Phase II of Moline Campus Expansion]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=17&#x26;RecNum=9969</link><description><![CDATA[MOLINE – January 17, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today joined local officials at Western Illinois University (WIU) to open the $18.4 million "Building One" at the school’s Riverfront Campus in Moline, a facility that will house the university’s undergraduate programs in the Quad Cities. In his third visit to the campus since the project was announced, Governor Quinn also announced the release of an additional $38 million in state capital funds for the next phase of the Moline campus expansion that will create hundreds of jobs and triple university enrollment when complete. The Governor stood alongside WIU President Jack Thomas to open the new building and announce additional funding.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">2EF3DCE7C059B268CF8B9E0707EE5594</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Economic Development Director Announces New Tools to Increase Distribution of Local Food - Investments in Local Agriculture Sector Part of Multi-Faceted Economic Development Approach to Strengthen Illinois Economy, Create Jobs for Future]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=17&#x26;RecNum=9966</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley this morning addressed the annual Illinois Specialty Growers Association conference in Springfield. At the conference, Dir. Ribley highlighted ways the state is working to increase markets for local foods.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">CDF6581CB7ACA4B7E19EF136C6E601A5</guid></item></channel></rss>
