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1. Article number 1 - Governor Quinn Visits Chicago’s Hydro, Inc. as Illinois’ Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop
2. Article number 2 - Illinois: Where Fresh Is
3. Article number 3 - Governor Quinn Honors “Latinos Building Illinois”
4. Article number 4 - Summer? No Sweat. A Summer Survival Guide.
5. Article number 5 - Public Hearing for 2015 LIHEAP State Plan

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  Governor Quinn Visits Chicago’s Hydro, Inc. as Illinois’ Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop

  CHICAGO – As Illinois’ unemployment rate continued to fall to its lowest point in six years, Governor Pat Quinn today visited Hydro, Inc. in Chicago to discuss the state’s ongoing economic recovery. Over the past six months, Illinois' unemployment rate has fallen faster than any other state in the country. Illinois’ unemployment rate dropped for the sixth consecutive month, from 6.8 to 6.7 percent in August, its lowest level since August 2008 and lower than when the Governor took office. Today’s event is part of the Governor’s agenda to create jobs and drive Illinois’ economy forward.

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  Illinois: Where Fresh Is

  Television advertising, billboards and social media outlets across the state have begun promoting Illinois: Where Fresh Is, a campaign highlighting Illinois-grown produce at more than 300 participating locations, including, grocery stores, farmers’ markets and farm stands.

  Each location is proudly displaying the Illinois: Where Fresh Is banner near its Illinois-grown fruits and vegetables section to encourage consumers to buy local! Several of last year’s participants saw up to a 50% increase in sales due to their participation.

  Where Fresh Is brochure

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  Governor Quinn Honors “Latinos Building Illinois”

  CHICAGO - Since the 1880s, Latinos have been building Illinois’ roads, railroads and water infrastructure. Governor Pat Quinn will showcase their accomplishments as part of 2014 Latino Heritage Month with a free exhibit, open from Monday, September 22 to Friday, September 26, in the James R. Thompson Center Atrium, 100 W. Randolph, Chicago.

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  Summer? No Sweat. A Summer Survival Guide.

  Summertime’s warm weather prompts most people to get outside and enjoy more outdoor activities. Regardless of which activity you choose — swimming, boating, bicycling, gardening — it is important to avoid health and safety hazards. The tips in this booklet will help you avoid some of the more common hazards associated with the summer season, so you can have fun in the sun!

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  Public Hearing for 2015 LIHEAP State Plan

  PUBLIC NOTICE – The State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Illinois Conference Room, 3rd floor at 100 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL and in the 7th floor Conference Room at 500 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL. These two locations will be linked via video conference.

  Public Hearing Agenda

  Draft 2015 LIHEAP State Plan