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The Culture News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about the arts and entertainment, highlighting state historical and cultural announcements.
04/04/2013 - Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on the Passing of Roger Ebert
MEXICO CITY - Governor Pat Quinn issued the following statement Thursday afternoon from Mexico, where he is on a trade mission:
03/19/2013 - Governor Quinn Launches Illinois Creative Economy Initiative
CHICAGO - As part of his commitment to creating jobs and driving Illinois’ economy forward, Governor Quinn today launched the Illinois Creative Economy Initiative. The initiative will explore innovative strategies to grow the $2.7 billion creative economy in Illinois, which employs thousands of people and is a key driver of tourism to our state. The governor made today’s announcement at the Illinois Arts Alliance’s “Make Art Work” forum, where he highlighted the significant positive impact the arts have on Illinois’ economy.
03/18/2013 - Governor Quinn Encourages Solutions During National Youth Violence Prevention Week
CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) director, legislators and other public health officials at the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago to kick-off National Youth Violence Prevention Week. The governor encouraged access to resources and non-violent conflict resolution as part of his agenda to increase public safety and protect Illinois’ youth.
02/14/2013 - Governor Quinn Statement on Illinois Senate Passage of Historic Marriage Equality Legislation
01/15/2013 - Governor Quinn Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Calling for Increased Diversity in Hiring
01/10/2013 - Governor Quinn Announces Capital Investments in Public Museums across Illinois
07/27/2012 - Governor Quinn Signs Law to Increase Opportunity for Asian-Americans
03/12/2012 - Governor Quinn Announces New NBC Production Coming to Chicago
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