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 The Opportunity Returns News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about Opportunity Returns-related issues and news, ranging from announcements about new businesses and the creation of jobs, to business incentives and grant awards.
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03/22/11 - Governor Quinn Announces Major Agreement to Advance High-Speed Rail in Illinois
Commitment Will Create More Than 6,000 Jobs, Begin Next Phase of Construction on Chicago-St. Louis Corridor
CHICAGO – March 22, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $685 million agreement to begin
construction on the next phase of high-speed rail between Chicago and St. Louis. The federally funded project will create an estimated 6,200 direct and indirect jobs and move Illinois one step closer to faster trains and improved service along its signature high-speed route. Governor Quinn was joined at today’s announcement by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, railroad workers and suppliers, Union Pacific Railroad officials, and federal, state, and local leaders.
 RAW TAPE: Governor announces major high speed rail agreement. Speakers include Governor Pat Quinn and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.
01/27/10 - Governor Quinn Announces Funding for NIU’s Cole Hall Construction, Stevens Building Renovations
Rebuilding Will Improve Campus; Help Community Move Forward
DEKALB – January 27, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Northern Illinois University (NIU) will get $8 million to renovate Cole Hall, which on Feb. 14, 2008 was the tragic scene of an unprovoked attack where five students were shot and 19 were wounded. An additional $2.3 million will be used to plan for the renovation of Stevens Building.
RAW TAPE: Governor announces plans for NIU's Cole Hall. Audio includes NIU President John Peters, Governor Pat Quinn and Rep. Bob Pritchard.
01/27/10 - Governor Quinn Announces Capital Funding For Wacker Drive Reconstruction Project
$366 million Effort Expected to Create More than 4,000 Jobs
CHICAGO – January 27, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that construction will begin this April to completely reconstruct the north-south section of Chicago’s Wacker Drive. The three-year, $366 million project will result in more than 4,000 jobs to the area and will be maintained through the Chicago Department of Transportation.
RAW TAPE: Governor announces Wacker Drive in Chicago reconstruction project
RAW TAPE: Q & A w/Governor Quinn.
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