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05/06/08 - Gov. Blagojevich announces Community Investment Works; Monumental state plan to reduce youth violence
$150 million comprehensive investment to create more job opportunities for youth, increase number of after school programs, rebuild deteriorating neighborhoods and increase public safety Public can get more information, join the effort to pass comprehensive anti-violence plan at www.illinois.gov/community
Public can get more information, join the effort to pass comprehensive anti-violence plan at www.illinois.gov/community CHICAGO – In response to a recent spike in violence on Chicago streets, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced a comprehensive state plan to help reduce violence and save young lives. Joined by parents, community leaders, advocates, and clergy at the Martin Luther King Jr. Boys & Girls Club on the City’s west side, the Governor laid out his plan to curb the tide of violence in Illinois. The Governor’s plan, called Community Investment Works, will address a range of factors contributing to youth violence, including the lack of employment opportunities, lack of safe social and recreational opportunities, and disengagement from their communities.

05/06/08 - Gov.Blagojevich announces largest Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign in state history for May
IDOT, ISP, and local police agencies aim to reach higher goals for seat belt use; Fatalities down to historic lows since the Governor signed law in 2003
SPRINGFIELD– Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP), and local law enforcement agencies will conduct the largest Click It or Ticket (CIOT) mobilization in the state's history during the month of May. While Illinois motorists have exceeded the 90 percent mark for seatbelt usage, the aim of the new campaign is to save more lives and by pushing for 100 percent compliance.

05/05/08 - Blagojevich administration launches “Pink Potluck” effort to spread the word about the importance of breast and cervical cancer screenings
Governor honors two women for their work in raising awareness of the importance of cancer early detection
CHICAGO – Deputy Governor Louanner Peters, a breast cancer survivor, today launched the “Pink Potluck” campaign – an effort to get the word out about the importance of routine breast and cervical cancer screenings. “Pink Potlucks” are an opportunity for women to talk about the importance of early detection and to learn about how all uninsured women are eligible for free screenings and low-cost treatment through the recently expanded Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP).


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