<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Lt. Governor Office 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>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:32:03 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 Outdoor Recreation - Highlights Illinois’ Natural Attractions during Visit to Pike County]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=14&#x26;RecNum=8048</link><description><![CDATA[PITTSFIELD – November 21, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today promoted the economic and quality-oflife benefits of nature-based tourism and outdoor recreation during a visit to Pike County. The Governor also helped launch the Illinois firearm deer hunting season.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">48DFB0E62EF53DC160C26788433C2D1A</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Establishes Public Health Advocate During American Diabetes Month - Position Will Educate, Serve as a Strong Voice for Illinois Families]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=14&#x26;RecNum=8047</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – November 21, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today signed an Executive Order to establish astate Public Health Advocate, who will champion wellness programs and help combat disease, including the rise of Diabetes and Asthma.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6DAC4227F4C3D1F6619898D70F2F2B52</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Support Illinois’ Injured Servicemembers - New Law Allows Active-Duty Troops to Receive Casualty-Based Grants]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=14&#x26;RecNum=8046</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – November 21, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to allow Illinois’ activeduty servicemembers who are injured due to hostile action to receive $5,000 from the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">68A64C1E5639454C3185E7EA2DB9FC48</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces Statewide Initiative to Help Veterans Transition to Civilian Life - “Operation Employ Veterans” Provides Key Link to Businesses]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=14&#x26;RecNum=8040</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – November 20, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today announced Operation Employ Veterans, astatewide initiative that will help servicemen and women transition into civilian life by providing employment training and contact with potential employers.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">544DEFA9FDDFF50C53B71C43E0DA72BE</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Tap Federal Dollars for Medicaid Providers - New Law Helps Speed Payments to Illinois Hospitals]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=14&#x26;RecNum=8039</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – November 20, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that allows the state to tap significant federal dollars and speed payments to thousands of Illinois-based hospitals. The new law will improve the financial health of the state’s hospitals, which treat thousands of patients and are major employers.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">0919B5C38396C3F0C41F1112D538E42C</guid></item></channel></rss>