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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.
04/03/09 - Illinois Arts Council Calls for Teaching and Performing Artists
Artists Rosters Provide Increased Visibility, Opportunity, and Networking Roster Artist Application Deadline May 15, 2009
Illinois, Statewide – The Illinois Arts Council seeks qualified applicants for the 2009-2011 Artstour Program Artists Roster and the 2009-2011 Arts-In-Education Program Artists Roster. Artists rosters are updated every two years and are available on the agency website. Inclusion in these rosters provides artists with increased visibility, job opportunity, and networking support. Artists may apply for inclusion in both or either of the rosters.

03/27/09 - Governor Quinn Celebrates Women’s History Month
Proclaims March 27, 2009 to be Jackie Taylor Day in Illinois
CHICAGO – March 27, 2009. In honor of Women’s History Month, Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed March 27, 2009 to be Jackie Taylor Day in Illinois. Jackie Taylor is the founder and executive director of the 32-year-old Black Ensemble Theater Company located on Chicago’s north side.

01/04/09 - Governor Blagojevich Announces Good Samaritan Initiative to Help Restore Heat During the Winter
Partnership allows affordable reconnections for those without utility service
In an effort to help Illinoisans heat their homes during the national recession, Governor Rod Blagojevich today launched the Good Samaritan Initiative for the 2009 winter season. Through this initiative negotiated by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), utility companies including Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, and Ameren Illinois Utilities provide more affordable reconnection terms to Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) recipients who have had their utility services disconnected.


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