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1. Article number 1 - Governor Quinn Launches $1 Billion Clean Water Initiative
2. Article number 2 - Governor Quinn Dedicates Transportation Modernization Project in DuPage County
3. Article number 3 - 2013 LIHEAP State Plan- Public Hearing
4. Article number 4 - Illinois State Fair Attendance Increases 13 Percent; Highest in 10 Years
5. Article number 5 - Governor Quinn Statement on Declaration of All Illinois Counties as Eligible for Drought Relief

• Governor Quinn Launches $1 Billion Clean Water Initiative

  CHICAGO – October 18, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn was joined by United States Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, labor leaders, environmental activists and local government officials today to launch the governor’s $1 billion Illinois Clean Water Initiative, which will overhaul Illinois’ aging water infrastructure.

  Announced today on the shore of Lake Michigan, Governor Quinn’s Clean Water Initiative will create 28,500 jobs, protect public health, and drive community and business growth across Illinois. Today’s announcement delivers on Governor Quinn’s commitment –made during his State of the State address earlier this year- to rebuild and repair Illinois’ aging drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.

• Governor Quinn Dedicates Transportation Modernization Project in DuPage County

  DOWNERS GROVE – October 17, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn was joined today by Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider, local leaders and rail officials to dedicate a new $60 million transportation infrastructure project supported by Illinois Jobs Now! that will dramatically improve traffic conditions in the area. The new Belmont Road grade separation, located near the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Metra tracks in Downers Grove, will help drivers by providing a new highway underpass and eliminating the previous railroad crossing adjacent to the commuter train station.

• 2013 LIHEAP State Plan- Public Hearing

  The State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to receive comments on the 2013 LIHEAP State Plan to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to implement the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for eligible households in Illinois.

  • Public Hearing Agenda

  • Draft LIHEAP State Plan
  • Draft Program Integrity Assessment Supplement

• Illinois State Fair Attendance Increases 13 Percent; Highest in 10 Years

  SPRINGFIELD – August 21, 2012. 2012 was a banner year for the Illinois State Fair.

  Attendance soared 13 percent this year. According to newly released figures from state fair officials, 918,875 people passed through the gates during the fair, which is 103,275 more than a year ago and the most since 2002. The fair concluded on Sunday.

• Governor Quinn Statement on Declaration of All Illinois Counties as Eligible for Drought Relief

  CHICAGO – August 15, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today issued a statement following the announcement by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack declaring the remaining two Illinois counties, DuPage and Will, as eligible for drought relief.

  “Illinois’ hard-working farmers are the backbone of our economy,” Governor Quinn said. “I am grateful Secretary Vilsack granted my request to declare the entire state an agriculture disaster area to help our farmers recover from this devastating drought.” I thank Senator Durbin and Secretary Vilsack for their commitment to helping our impacted farming communities.”