<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Keep Cool 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 18:32:04 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:32:04 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 Urges Illinoisans to Protect Themselves During Heat Surge - State Agencies Encourage Preventive Action, Checking on Elderly]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=58&#x26;RecNum=9552</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – July 17, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today encouraged Illinoisans to take preventive action during this extremely hot weather to stay safe, cool, and avoid heat-related illnesses. As sweltering summer temperatures grip the Midwest, various Illinois state agencies offer services and information to help ensure the health and safety of the public.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">019FA4FDF1C04CF73BA25AA2223769CD</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces State Efforts to Address Rising Temperatures - Urges Illinoisans to take precautions, check on elderly]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=58&#x26;RecNum=9458</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – June 7, 2011. As temperatures rise, Governor Pat Quinn today announced services available to protect people from the near-record heat, and asked people across Illinois to look out for those most vulnerable to the high temperatures, including the elderly and children.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">51ECCA3ABB51C77A924057626825F6A3</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces Start of LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program - Offers Tips to Help Residents Stay Cool During Heat Wave]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=58&#x26;RecNum=8605</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – July 8, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that applications will be accepted for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) beginning July 19. Through LIHEAP, utility bill payments are made on behalf of households with incomes of up to 150 percent of the federal poverty level.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">F81E516D45F7143402E9482B47248E3B</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat Safety Focus of IEMA’s 12-Month Preparedness Campaign during July - Extreme heat causes more deaths than all other weather combined]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=58&#x26;RecNum=8587</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – Temperatures in June were hot, but it’s likely the hottest part of the summer is yet to come.  In fact, most extreme high temperature records in Illinois have been set during July, including the state’s hottest month ever recorded in July 1936.  And extreme temperatures aren’t just uncomfortable – they are also responsible for more weather-related deaths than all other weather phenomena combined.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">02D72B702EED900577B953EF7A9C1182</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces Guidelines for Illinois' ENERGY STAR® Appliance Rebate Program - Over $12 Million in Federal Recovery Funds Available to Increase the Use of Energy Efficient Appliances]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=58&#x26;RecNum=8188</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – January 19, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the guidelines for the Illinois ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Program. Illinois will receive nearly $12.4 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to implement the program.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">62161512D8B1B5DB826778917E974B21</guid></item></channel></rss>
