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The Culture News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about the arts and entertainment, highlighting state historical and cultural announcements.
 01/10/2013 - Governor Quinn Announces Capital Investments in Public Museums across Illinois
CHICAGO – January 10, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that public museums across Illinois will receive $15 million in state capital investments to improve facilities and develop new exhibits while creating more than 370 jobs. Supported by Governor Quinn’s Illinois Jobs Now! capital program, the investments will help give the millions of people who visit Illinois’ public museums each year a better understanding of Illinois’ culture, history and natural heritage.- 07/27/2012 - Governor Quinn Signs Law to Increase Opportunity for Asian-Americans
CHICAGO – July 27, 2012. As part of his ongoing efforts to promote diversity in state government, Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law creating the Asian-American Employment Plan Advisory Council. The council will focus on ways to encourage and assist Asian-Americans seeking employment in state government. The governor was joined by numerous legislators, community leaders and representatives from the Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community and the Asian American Policy Network. - 03/12/2012 - Governor Quinn Announces New NBC Production Coming to Chicago
CHICAGO – March 12, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a new NBC production will be filmed in downtown Chicago. The new daily show, “Steve Harvey,” will be produced at NBC 5 studios and is expected to create around 100 jobs. NBCUniversal estimates that the show could bring approximately 35,000 audience members and visitors to Chicago each year. - 08/13/2011 - Governor Quinn Signs Bill Creating Commission to Research Disparity in the African-American Community
- 08/12/2011 - Governor Quinn Opens 2011 Illinois State Fair
- 08/01/2011 - Governor Quinn Signs Illinois DREAM Act
- 07/27/2011 - Governor Quinn Signs Law Creating River Edge Redevelopment Zone in Peoria
- 04/26/2011 - Governor Quinn Announces New Performing Arts Center at Western Illinois University
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