02/08/12 - Fighting Unemployment Fraud to Help Grow Jobs
Enhanced Enforcement Will Protect Unemployment Integrity, Punish Fraud, Save Tax Dollars
CHICAGO – Garnishing tax returns of people wrongfully collecting unemployment insurance benefits is among the initiatives to increase tax fairness and reduce operating costs for businesses, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today. The programs are part of Gov. Pat Quinn’s plan to improve the state’s climate for job creation and strengthen the Illinois economy.
02/02/12 - Governor Quinn Announces Chrysler Increasing Production at Belvidere Plant to Build Next Generation of Vehicles
State’s Support Helping to Create 1,800 Jobs
BELVIDERE – February 2, 2012. One day after laying out the Illinois Jobs Agenda for 2012 in his State of the State address, Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Chrysler Group LLC is ramping up production at its Belvidere plant to help build its next generation of vehicles. The company has invested $700 million to retool the plant and will begin production of the new Dodge Dart in the second quarter of 2012. In fall 2010, Governor Quinn announced a business investment package for the company that is supporting the creation of up to 1,800 new jobs and has been instrumental to Chrysler’s decision to expand in Illinois.
 RAW TAPE: Governor announces Chrysler increasing production at Belvidere and building the new Dodge Dart later this year. Speakers include: Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne and Governor Pat Quinn.
RAW TAPE: Q & A w/Governor Quinn. On topic, then off-topic includes State of the State react.
01/31/12 - Governor Quinn Announces First Investments from State’s New Venture Capital Fund
Invest Illinois Venture Fund Providing Access to Capital for Young, High-Growth Companies to Create Jobs and Grow the Economy
CHICAGO – January 31, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the first investments from the state’s new venture capital fund to support two Illinois start-up businesses, Buzz Referrals, Inc. and AuraSense Therapeutics. The Invest Illinois Venture Fund (IIVF) is a new venture capital program that is part of the $78 million Advantage Illinois program launched by Governor Quinn last October. The program supports young, innovative Illinois companies that show high growth potential, can demonstrate their place in the market and already have other investors.
RAW TAPE: Governor announces first investments from state's new venture capital fund. Speakers include Governor Pat Quinn, Buzz Referrals CEO and Co-Founder Jordan Linville, AuraSense Therapeutics Co-Founder Chad Mirkin, IllinoisVENTURES CEO John Banta and DCEO Director Warren Ribley.
RAW TAPE: Q & A w/Governor Pat Quinn. Topics include: State of the State Address, Indiana's Right to Work bill, Civic Federation's report, speed cameras and ISAC.
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