<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Workforce/Jobs 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>Thu, 01 Oct 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[Grants Bring $5.9M to Serve Workers, Businesses - Federal Money Recognizes Past, Future Customer Efforts]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=13&#x26;RecNum=7893</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO - Recognizing its continued efforts to deliver services quickly and efficiently, the federal government awarded the Illinois Department of Employment Security more than $5.9 million in technology grants that will be used to assist the business and labor communities.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">76FABDC82DD649AFD7EFA2D6894E568D</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illinois Department of Labor Reminds Workers of Labor Law that Protects Victims of Domestic Violence in the Workplace - Governor Quinn proclaims October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=13&#x26;RecNum=7892</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO— The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is highlighting recent changes to a labor law that protects victims of domestic or sexual violence from discrimination in the workplace.  Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation on August 24, 2009, amending the Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) to expand protections to more Illinois workers who are affected by domestic or sexual violence.  Gov. Quinn also proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness month in Illinois to create greater awareness of domestic violence prevention.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">F880D0D6A01BA52FCFE6475DEFC13E0F</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only 5 Weeks Left for Illinoisans to Get Free Computer Classes - State of Illinois offering Microsoft Elevate America vouchers via numerous channels]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=13&#x26;RecNum=7881</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – Illinoisans interested in improving their computer skills can take free computer classes and exams thanks to the Microsoft Elevate America program. With these newly developed skills, individuals will be able to access greater job opportunities and better compete in the workplace, according to the state’s top commerce official.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">7C9E9AFA5A9DC68CCAF27D9EFFEB9383</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illinois Department on Aging Recognizes Workers & Employers in Observance of National Employ the Older Worker Week - Department hosts Annual Awards Luncheon in Springfield]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=13&#x26;RecNum=7876</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department on Aging today hosted its annual Older Workers Awards Luncheon to recognize older workers and their employers.  The Department hosts this event each year in conjunction with National Employ the Older Worker Week to honor older workers who continue to play a very important role in the Illinois workforce and across the nation.  This year marks the 25th awards ceremony which was held at the Northfield Inn, in Springfield.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">42DAB56861D81108EE356D037190C315</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[August Unemployment Rate At 10.0 Percent In Illinois - Slight Increases And Decreases Natural In A Recession]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=13&#x26;RecNum=7852</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – The Illinois seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate decreased -0.4 point to 10.0 percent in August, according to figures released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Slight increases and decreases in the rate are to be expected in a recession. The three-month moving average remained at 10.2 percent, its highest level since 1983.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">B16574C54C98B9512EDBECB8FA4F47F2</guid></item></channel></rss>