<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Keep Warm 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; 2009 State of Illinois</copyright><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 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 Signs Energy Assistance Bills - New laws help low-income families heat and cool their homes]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=38&#x26;RecNum=7734</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – August 9, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn signed energy assistance bills to help reduce the burden of rising utility rates on low-income families. The legislation will expand the eligibility for low-income families to qualify for aid from the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP).]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">BE37FF14DF68192D976F6CE76C6CBD15</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Aid Tens of Thousands of Low-Income Utility Customers - Bill creates payment plan option, caps costs, expands energy efficiency plan]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=38&#x26;RecNum=7675</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – July 10, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a law that will benefit tens of thousands of low-income utility customers. Senate Bill 1918 creates a payment plan option for low-income customers, caps the amount those customers pay for utilities, and expands an energy efficiency program.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">0660895C22F8A14EB039BFB9BEB0778F</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Blagojevich Reminds Illinoisans to Take Advantage of Warming Centers During Cold Snap - Continues aggressive efforts to help low-income families and individuals across the state deal with winter]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=38&#x26;RecNum=7374</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – As extreme weather conditions persist, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today reminded Illinoisans of the more than 100 state buildings throughout Illinois which serve as warming centers.  The buildings are open throughout the winter to provide safety and warmth for those seeking refuge from the cold.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">016669D2649EA531365419CC792EF8BC</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Blagojevich Announces Good Samaritan Initiative to Help Restore Heat During the Winter - Partnership allows affordable reconnections for those without utility service]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=38&#x26;RecNum=7344</link><description><![CDATA[In an effort to help Illinoisans heat their homes during the national recession, Governor Rod Blagojevich today launched the Good Samaritan Initiative for the 2009 winter season. Through this initiative negotiated by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), utility companies including Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, and Ameren Illinois Utilities provide more affordable reconnection terms to Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) recipients who have had their utility services disconnected.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">14DA15DB887A4B50EFE5C1BC66537089</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor and First Lady Blagojevich Launch Keep Our Kids Warm and Safe Campaign to Provide Winter Items for Needy Children - Annual drive to begin at Christmas tree-lighting ceremony, featuring performance by the Goodman Theatre]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=38&#x26;RecNum=7306</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – In an effort to help children this holiday season, Governor Rod R. and First Lady Patricia Blagojevich today launched the annual Keep Our Kids Warm and Safe giving campaign with the lighting of the Christmas tree at the James R. Thompson Center.  The Keep Our Kids Warm and Safe drive is an effort to collect winter clothing, car seats and food for children in need.  Governor Blagojevich and the First Lady were joined by Illinois Department of Health and Family Services Director Barry Maram, Illinois Department of Central Management Services Director James P. Sledge, and Greater Chicago Food Depository Agency Programs and Services Director Angel Laluz.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">A523426CC585745318D5F6D91A9C0706</guid></item></channel></rss>