05/30/07 - Governor Blagojevich announces implementation of the Adam Walsh Child Protection Safety Act providing children a safer learning environment
Illinois becomes first state in the nation to offer FBI criminal history information to private schools for employment screening

05/03/07 - Gov. Blagojevich encourages law enforcement, fire and emergency response agencies to apply for response equipment through federal program
Response agencies outside Cook County eligible to apply for part of $33.7 million in response equipment

04/29/07 - Governor Blagojevich announces new initiatives to increase safety on more than 180 college campuses throughout Illinois
Plan builds on Governor’s school security initiatives for K-12; includes task force to develop campus security strategies, new grants for interoperable communications equipment, and college representation on Illinois Terrorism Task Force

09/21/06 - Blagojevich administration officials and SIU President Glenn Poshard unveil new Springfield Combined Laboratory Addition

09/11/06 - Governor Blagojevich Proclaims Day of Remembrance for those who Died in the September 11 Attacks

06/10/08 - Gov. Blagojevich issues state disaster declaration for flooding in six southeastern Illinois counties
State disaster declaration will help area get state assets and personnel for response and recovery efforts

06/10/08 - Governor Blagojevich says state supporting flood response in southeastern Illinois after levee breaks
IEMA, IDNR and ISP on site in Lawrence County to assist local response agencies, ensure public safety

05/28/08 - Gov. Blagojevich encourages local first responder agencies to apply for equipment through federal CEDAP program
Response agencies eligible to apply for portion of $16 million in response equipment and training

05/04/08 - Gov. Blagojevich creates Illinois Seismic Safety Task Force

04/28/08 - Blagojevich administration joins in dedication of Technical Rescue Training Facility at Scott Air Force Base