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 The Economic Development News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about economic developments and promoting Illinois business and communities, including opportunities for growth and information on Illinois economics.
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04/19/10 - Governor Quinn Breaks Ground on New Mississippi River Bridge Project
Project will Ease Congestion; Create More than 2,200 Jobs
ST. LOUIS – April 19, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood at the Eads Bridge in St. Louis to break ground on the new Mississippi River Bridge project. The project is expected to create more than 2,200 jobs, provide congestion relief and will spur approximately $25.3 billion in regional economic activity over the next 45 years.
 RAW TAPE: Governor breaks ground on new Mississippi project
04/13/10 - Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Boost Number of Illinois Small Business Jobs
New Tax Credit Will Create 20,000 Positions Throughout State
CHICAGO – April 13, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law that will help boost Illinois’ economy by creating up to 20,000 jobs over the next year at small businesses across the state. The new law is part of Governor Quinn’s continuing mission to help employers retain and generate jobs in Illinois during this difficult economic time.
RAW TAPE: Governor signs law creating new tax credit for small businesses
RAW TAPE: Q & A w/Governor Quinn from this morning in Chicago
04/09/10 - Governor Quinn Announces $4 Million for Rockford Flood Relief, Economic Development Effort
State, Federal Support Critical to Launching Area’s Revival Plan
ROCKFORD – April 9, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced more than $4 million for flood
mitigation and economic development in the Rockford area’s Keith Creek floodplain. Between September 2006 and June 2008, portions of that region were devastated by severe flooding, resulting in thousands of dollars in damages and lost economic activity.
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