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05/06/09 - Governor Pat Quinn Signs Wind Power Purchase Agreement with the City of Springfield State will use environmentally friendly energy source to power buildings
in the capital city SPRINGFIELD – May 6, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn signed an agreement between the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) and the city of Springfield to purchase wind power to be used by state facilities in the capital city. 05/06/09 - Governor Quinn Announces more than $21 million for Parks and Open Space Fifty-nine projects will enhance park development and reserve open space through OSLAD program SPRINGFIELD – May 6, 2009. At the Illinois Association of Park Districts Legislative Conference in Springfield, Governor Pat Quinn announced $21.2 million in grants for 59 park development and land acquisition projects throughout Illinois. 05/05/09 - Governor Quinn Continues Pledge to Fill State Boards Names five educators, public advocates to Education Funding Advisory Board CHICAGO – May 5, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn named five educators to the Education Funding Advisory Board. The Education Funding Advisory Board, in consultation with the State Board of Education, makes recommendations to the General Assembly on funding levels for school districts with a high volume of children at or below the poverty level.
The Governor's Office News page provides access to all press releases
from the Governor's Press Office, addressing topics such as education,
budget issues, Illinois resources, public safety, health care, and
much more. 
