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February 9, 2010
State Fire Marshal announces grant money for small equipment to bolster emergency response capabilities
$2 million will help fire departments purchase small equipment, protective clothing, tools and more
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis today announced that $2 million in grants are now available to help fire departments across the state purchase small equipment and protective clothing that will enable them to better serve their communities. Applications must be postmarked no later than February 20, 2010.

February 8, 2010
Governor Quinn, Senator Durbin Announce Caterpillar Joining FutureGen Alliance
Machine Giant, CAT, Joins World’s Leading Energy Companies in Support of FutureGen Clean-Coal Project
CHICAGO – February 8, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin today announced that Caterpillar, a global leader in the manufacturing of heavy machinery, will join the FutureGen Alliance. This is the second major new Alliance member signed up in just over a week. Caterpillar's move signals critical support ahead of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (USDOE) pending decision to move ahead on FutureGen construction.

February 8, 2010
Proposals Sought for Innovative Care Program
Integrated Care Delivery System brings providers together, improves care for patients
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has taken the first step in significantly reforming the delivery of care to the most vulnerable populations covered by the Medicaid Program. HFS has issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking two managed care organizations (MCOs) to provide adults with disabilities and older adults in the Medicaid program the full spectrum of Medicaid covered services through an integrated care delivery system. The first phase of the program will focus on traditional medical services with later phases coordinating long term care. The pilot program will affect approximately 40,000 individuals in suburban Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kankakee, Lake, and Will Counties.

February 4, 2010
IDOT and Illinois State Police Kick Off Impaired Driving Campaign As Super Bowl Sunday Nears
IDOT and Illinois State Police Remind Football Fans to Designate a Sober Driver Before the Party Begins
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois State Police officials today announced details of their Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving campaign in an effort to prevent impaired driving around the big game. They are also reminding fans to buckle up before traveling to and from their desired locations.

February 3, 2010
State Public Health Director Announces $3.1 Million to Reduce Obesity and Smoking in Illinois
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to improve public health
SPRINGFIELD – Dr. Damon T. Arnold, director, Illinois Department of Public Health, today announced Illinois is receiving approximately $3.1 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help reduce obesity, increase physical activity, improve nutrition and decrease smoking in Illinois. The award is part of $119.5 million going to states as the first of several initiatives that make up the Communities Putting Prevention to Work, a comprehensive prevention and wellness initiative funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

February 1, 2010
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs salutes African American Veterans; Honors Col. Eugene F. Scott as “Veteran of the Month”
CHICAGO – In conjunction with African-American History Month, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today honored African-American Veterans in Illinois for their dedicated military service, and named retired U.S. Army Col. Eugene F. Scott, president of the Chicago Defender Charities, as the February 2010 Veteran of the Month.

February 1, 2010
Illinois Department on Aging Focuses on Oral History to Document Stories and Learn Lessons
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) director Charles Johnson announced today that oral history is this month’s theme for the year-long campaign 2010: Year of the Engaged Older. Director Johnson is leading a statewide initiative to improve the health and lives of older adults and increase their involvement in volunteering, education and working. Out of the initiative came a year-long campaign for the year 2010 to engage citizens, especially those ages 50 and older, and tap their talents to benefit their communities and the entire state. Each month of the year will offer a theme with the purpose of creating stronger connections among the generations. Log on to www.law.siu.edu/GenServeGen for information or ideas.

February 1, 2010
Illinois Transportation Secretary Announces Real World Design Challenge Winner
Innovative Program Will Educate Engineers of Tomorrow
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig announced today announced that a State winner has been chosen for the Real World Design Challenge. The Real World Design Challenge is a national education initiative that puts high school students alongside industry experts to gain engineering experience by developing a solution to a proposed challenge. This year’s challenge involved designing the tail section of an aircraft to maximize fuel efficiency.

February 1, 2010
Illinois EPA Notifies Electronic Manufacturers of Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act Requirements
Illinois e-waste recycling and refurbishment programs phase-in continues in 2010
Springfield, IL – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director Doug Scott has notified computer, television and printer manufacturing companies doing business in Illinois of advancements in requirements as they implement recycling programs for excess electronic waste (e-waste).

February 1, 2010
State Public Health Director Urges All Illinoisans to “Go Red” to Raise Awareness of the Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.
IDPH announces $50,000 in grants to improve health of women and young girls in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – During Women’s Heart Disease Awareness Month in Illinois, Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, is encouraging all Illinoisans to Go Red for Women by wearing red this Friday, February 5, 2010. The Go Red for Women movement encourages everyone to wear red to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke.

February 1, 2010
IEMA’s 12-Month Preparedness Campaign Turns Focus to Workplace Preparedness
Will feature tips, guidance for employers and workers
SPRINGFIELD – A 12-month campaign to encourage people to prepare for disasters will turn its focus to workplace preparedness during February. The campaign, sponsored by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), will offer preparedness tips and guidance for employers and workers and feature businesses that have preparedness plans.