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 09/19/2014 - Illinois Department of Human Rights Commemorates International Day of Peace
CHICAGO–-Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) Director Rocco Claps joined civic leaders today in observing the annual United Nations International Day of Peace, reading a proclamation on behalf of Governor Pat Quinn declaring September 7-21 “Peace Days” in Illinois. 09/18/2014 - 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. 09/16/2014 - State Recognizes Adult Day Service Providers During Awareness Week from September 14th to 20th
SPRINGFIELD - In observance of Adult Day Services week Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., is praising providers who offer support services at Adult Day Centers. Adult Day Service (ADS) is designed for older adults who want to remain in the community but face limitations if left home alone during the day due to physical, social and/or mental impairment. In addition to recreational and therapeutic activities to help clients maintain/develop physical and mental status, ADS provides health and medication supervision, personal care, and meal service for clients. ADS providers also offer respite for family caregivers, especially those who are employed outside the home.- 09/16/2014 - IDOT, Secretary of State and AAA Launch National Child Passenger Safety Week in Illinois
- 09/15/2014 - Biologists Conclude Second Year of IDNR Osprey Recovery Project
- 09/13/2014 - Governor Quinn Announces Clean Water Investments in Stickney and Burbank
- 09/13/2014 - Governor Quinn Honors “Latinos Building Illinois”
- 09/12/2014 - Governor Quinn Announces $200 Million Milestone for Welcome Home Heroes Homeownership Program
- 09/11/2014 - Southern Illinois University Carbondale Receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Veteran Education
- 09/11/2014 - Governor Quinn Honors Fallen Servicemembers on Patriot Day
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