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08/06/09 - 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.
RAW TAPEGovernor signs distracted driving bills.

08/06/09 - 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:

08/05/09 - 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.


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