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Women-owned Businesses
Click here for News - First Lady Patricia Blagojevich addressed women business owners and presented the awards for the 2008 Women’s Business Plan Competition during the 22nd annual Women’s Business Development Center’s Entrepreneurial Conference. The First Lady praised women business owners and thanked them for their important contributions to Illinois’ diverse economy.
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Right to Breastfeed Act
Click Here for News - August 16, 2004 Governor Blagojevich signs Right to Breastfeed Act, First Lady Patricia Blagojevich highlights new law and Mobile Nursery on fairgrounds
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Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Click Here for News - August 17, 2004 First Lady Patricia Blagojevich accepts major Lincoln donation – including priceless presidential briefcase
First Lady unveils logo for Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Lincoln’s presidential briefcase viewed by public for first time in 50 years
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Illinois Adoption
Click Here for News - November 19, 2004 First Lady Patricia Blagojevich joins DCFS in support of Illinois celebrates adoption and national adoption day
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Women's Health
On October 5, 2007, Illinois First Lady joins federal, state and city officials at the dedication of the new Prentice Women’s Hospital.
The newest 1 millions square foot state-of-the-art addition to the Northwestern Memorial Hospital will be among the top three maternity centers in the country by volume and has the largest comprehensive breast center in the Midwest.
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Education
Click here for News - First Lady Patricia Blagojevich joins the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the Walter & Connie Payton Foundation to present 48 full-ride, four year scholarships to high achieving Illinois youth entering college this fall who have been adopted or are in state care.
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Mammography
Click Here for News - October 15, 2004 First Lady Patricia Blagojevich leads effort to increase breast cancer awareness and prevention on National Mammography Day
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Child Abuse Prevention
Click Here for News - First Lady Patricia Blagojevich applauds the collaboration of state and community-based initiatives as the key to supporting families and preventing child abuse, as Governor Rod R. Blagojevich proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Illinois.
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Summer Reading Initiative
Click Here for News - June 7, 2004 First Lady Patricia Blagojevich launches summer reading initiative to improve literacy
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Child Support
Click Here for News - July 14, 2004 First Lady outlines success in state’s effort to help parents collect child support
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Opportunity Returns - Eliminate the Digital Divide
Click Here for News - June 28, 2004 First Lady Patricia Blagojevich announces state partnership with three Springfield groups aimed at improving technology literacy
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American Heart Association
Click Here for News - First Lady Patricia Blagojevich kicks off the American Heart Association's - Go Red for Women Campaign to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease in women
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