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August 6, 2009
IDOT Launches New Construction Website to Offer More Transparency within the Agency
Public Website Offers In-Depth Look into IDOT Construction Projects
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Gary Hannig announced today that IDOT’s new innovative website, The Construction Zone Dashboard, went live this morning.

August 6, 2009
Grandstand Ticket Promotion Offers Fairgoers An "All-American Value" On 2009 Illinois State Fair Concerts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – The Illinois State Fair has a deal for those who haven’t yet purchased 2009 Illinois State Fair Grandstand concert tickets.

August 6, 2009
ISAC Launches Illinois Student Assistance Corps
Near-peer mentors to guide students throughout Illinois on the college path
Palos Heights, Ill. – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) announced the formation of the Illinois Student Assistance Corps, consisting of over 60 near-peer mentors that will march in Chicago’s Bud Billiken Back-to-School Parade on Saturday morning before being deployed throughout the state.

August 6, 2009
Governor Quinn Signs Bill To Ban Texting While Driving
New Legislation Will Save Lives on Roads in Illinois
CHICAGO – August 6, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill today at Northeastern Illinois University that bans motorists from sending text messages while driving in Illinois. Additionally, the governor signed legislation that makes it illegal to talk on a cell phone while driving through a highway construction zone or school speed zone. The new laws go into effect on January 1, 2010.

August 6, 2009
Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on the Passing of Film Writer, Director and Producer John Hughes
CHICAGO – August 6, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn issued the following statement on the Passing of Film Writer, Director and Producer John Hughes:

August 5, 2009
Gov. Quinn announces $13 million is awarded to communities to create Safe Routes to School
Program is designed to promote a healthier, more active lifestyle for children in grades K-8
CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today announced $13.1 million in Safe Routes to School grants to schools and communities across the state. This 100 percent federally funded program is designed to enable and encourage children to walk and bike to school.

August 5, 2009
Medical Professionals Offered More Time for Compliance with Parental Notification Law
CHICAGO – The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today accepted the recommendations of members of its Medical Disciplinary Board to provide Illinois physicians a 90-day grace period before imposing sanctions included in the Parental Notice of Abortion Act of 1995. After the federal court dissolved the long-standing injunction against implementing the Act, the law took effect yesterday, August 4, 2009. The provision of the Act addressed by the members’ recommendation would require disciplinary actions against physicians who “willfully” fail to provide notice of a planned procedure.

August 5, 2009
Governor Quinn Appoints Environmentalist to Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Activist will focus on safe and clean water supplies
CHICAGO – August 05, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the appointment of Mariyana Spyropoulos to the Board of Commissioners at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. As a commissioner, Spyropoulos will be deeply involved in creating and maintaining policies affecting flooding, storm water management, rivers, and conservation.

August 4, 2009
Seven Illinois Guard Soldiers Will Serve As Grand Marshal Of The 2009 Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With the 2009 Illinois State Fair theme “An All American Fair” it is only fitting to recognize the many servicemen and servicewomen who fight to protect the freedoms that make America what it is today. With this in mind, members of the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Illinois Army National Guard have been selected to serve as Grand Marshal of the 2009 Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade.

August 4, 2009
Honoring Illinois' Fallen
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Thursday, August 6, 2009 until Sunset, Saturday, August 8, 2009.
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office to fly the United States and Illinois flags at State occupied buildings at half-staff from Sunrise, Thursday, August 6, 2009 until Sunset, Saturday, August 8, 2009.

August 3, 2009
State Public Health Director Warns People To Avoid Contact With Bats
Dozens of bat exposures already documented as we enter busy bat season
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold is warning Illinoisans to avoid contact with bats as we approach the time of year when bats are the most active. Bats are the primary carrier of rabies in Illinois and already this year, 37 bats have tested positive for rabies in 13 counties.