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2009

November 18, 2009
Veterans’ Affairs Names Monmouth Resident as State of Illinois’ November 2009 “Veteran of the Month”
United States Navy Veteran Honored for Commitment to Fellow Veterans and Community
MONMOUTH – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today named Monmouth resident and U.S. Navy Veteran Cheri Stanton as the State of Illinois’ November 2009 “Veteran of the Month” for her unwavering dedication to the state’s military heroes and for service to local community.

November 16, 2009
Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 until Sunset, Thursday, November 19, 2009.
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office to fly the United States and Illinois flags at State occupied buildings at half-staff from Sunrise, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 until Sunset, Thursday, November 19, 2009.

November 13, 2009
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs brings awareness to homeless Vets at Prince Home
Open house to share information, resources for homeless veterans
MANTENO – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) held an open house today at the Prince Home at Manteno to bring awareness to the resources the State of Illinois provides for homeless and disabled veterans. IDVA Director Dan Grant was joined by State Rep. Lisa Dugan (D-Kankakee) and State Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) at the facility, which was the first in Illinois to provide permanent supportive housing for homeless veterans.

November 12, 2009
Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Saturday, November 14, 2009.
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office to fly the United States and Illinois flags at State occupied buildings at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Saturday, November 14, 2009.

November 12, 2009
Governor Pat Quinn Honors Fallen Heroes
Portrait of a Soldier Memorial Exhibit Unveiled
KEWANEE - November 12, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today joined with Gold Star Families to unveil the Portrait of a Soldier memorial exhibition at the American Legion Post #31 in Kewanee.

November 11, 2009
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Dedicates Lile Lake at Manteno Veterans’ Home
MANTENO – Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) Director Dan Grant today joined Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson and other elected and local officials to dedicate and formally open Lile Lake, a 1.75-acre fishing pond for residents of the Illinois Veterans’ Home at Manteno and their families.

November 10, 2009
Governor Quinn Announces Site for New Veterans’ Home in Chicago
Construction Date Set for 200-Bed, LEED Silver Certified Facility
CHICAGO – November 10, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the site of the Illinois Veterans’ Home at Chicago, a 200-bed facility that will begin construction in 2010. The $65 million project is part of the Illinois Jobs Now! capital plan, signed into law by Governor Quinn earlier this year.

November 7, 2009
Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Saturday, November 7, 2009.
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office to fly the United States and Illinois flags at State occupied buildings at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Saturday, November 7, 2009.

November 7, 2009
Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Tuesday, November 10, 2009.
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office to follow the directive of the President and to fly the United States and Illinois flags at State occupied buildings at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Tuesday, November 10, 2009.

November 6, 2009
Governor Quinn Launches Operation Support Our Troops Holiday Collection Drive
Calls on Residents to Support Overseas Servicemembers with Care Packages this Holiday Season
CHICAGO – November 6, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today joined Operation Support Our Troops- Illinois, First Bank, the Warriors’ Watch Riders and JA Frate Transport Services to kick off the “Illinois Has Not Forgotten” grassroots drive to collect non-perishable food and personal care products for holiday packages for troops overseas.

November 5, 2009
Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Thursday, November 5, 2009 until Sunset, Saturday, November 7, 2009.
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office to fly the United States and Illinois flags at State occupied buildings at half-staff from Sunrise, Thursday, November 5, 2009 until Sunset, Saturday, November 7, 2009.

November 4, 2009
IDVA Director Dan Grant Welcomes New Marion VA Hospital Director James Roseborough
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Dan Grant issued a statement on Wednesday congratulating Marion VA Hospital Director James Roseborough on his new position.

November 3, 2009
Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from sunrise, Tuesday, November 3, 2009 until sunset, Thursday, November 5, 2009.
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn’s Office to fly the United States and Illinois flags at State occupied buildings at half-staff from sunrise, Tuesday, November 3, 2009 until sunset, Thursday, November 5, 2009.

November 3, 2009
Governor Quinn Salutes Fallen Illinois Servicemember
Midlothian Resident Sgt. Christopher Abeyta Honored
MIDLOTHIAN – November 3, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today attended a memorial in honor of Sgt. Christopher Abeyta at Bremen High School in Midlothian. Sgt. Abeyta and two other servicemembers were killed in action on March 15 when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device in Kot, Afghanistan.

November 3, 2009
Governor Quinn to Advocate for National Military Family Relief Fund Measure
Fund Would Provide Greater Aid to Military Families Nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 4, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn will endorse a bill that would provide aid to military families in all branches of the armed services at a National Press Club Newsmakers press conference at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. The press conference will be in the Zenger Room on the 13th floor of National Press Building, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20045.