<?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; 2012 State of Illinois</copyright><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 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[Dept on Aging Offers Tips to Help Seniors Prepare For Winter - Seniors Urged to Get Flu Shots & Get Homes Ready; More Tips at www.keepwarm.illinois.gov]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=38&#x26;RecNum=9939</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD - To mark the first official day of winter, Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., reminded older adults and their families to get ready for the cold weather.  Some to do items include things to protect their homes and their health like having the furnace checked and getting a flu shot.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">84FEC9A8E45846340FDF5C7C9F7ED66C</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Ensures State Preparedness for Winter Storm - Governor Issues State Disaster Declaration Ahead of Storm]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=38&#x26;RecNum=9193</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – January 31, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that state agencies are working together to prepare for a large winter storm expected to hit the Midwest region starting today. Governor Quinn also issued a disaster declaration for the entire state in advance of the heavy snow, ice and blizzard conditions that are expected over the next few days.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">26178FC759D2B89C45DD31962F81DC61</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=38&#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><item><title><![CDATA[Department on Aging Provides Tips to Keep Seniors Safe and Warm This Winter - Find how to “Keep Warm” at 1-877-411-WARM or www.keepwarm.illinois.gov]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=38&#x26;RecNum=8125</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – On this first day of winter, Illinois Department on Aging Director Charles D. Johnson is encouraging older people and their families to recognize that winter poses a special threat to seniors.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">A34C46916C53099C8038CFF641C9B127</guid></item><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></channel></rss>
