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August 30, 2010
Southern Illinois job-seekers have greater access to career resources through Illinois workNet
August 27, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces Investment Package to Create and Retain Nearly 400 Jobs at Stericycle
August 27, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces Completion of Energy Efficiency Improvements in Rantoul Schools
August 24, 2010
Illinois Small Business Tax Credit Open for Business
August 20, 2010
Small Businesses Encouraged to Pitch Entrepreneurial Ideas in 2010 Innovate Illinois Competition
August 19, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces More Than $106 Million in Federal Awards for Broadband Infrastructure
August 19, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces $2.3 Million Investment Package to Support Illinois Boeing Expansion
August 17, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces Expansion of Rock Island-Based Mandus Group Ltd
August 16, 2010
Governor Quinn Encourages Illinois Employers to Take Advantage of Small Business Tax Credit
August 12, 2010
Governor Quinn Highlights Illinois Small Business Tax Credit
August 06, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces Dover Corporate Headquarters Opens in Downers Grove
July 30, 2010
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Highlights Success of State’s Youth Jobs Program
July 30, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces Nearly $22 Million to Improve Broadband Access in City of Chicago
July 21, 2010
State Introduces New Toolkit to Help Businesses Boost Recycling
July 21, 2010
Illinois Announces Historic Agreement with Turkey
July 16, 2010
Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Create Jobs, Support Minority, Female and Disabled Business Owners
July 13, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces New Initiative to Control Asian Carp Population
July 12, 2010
Illinois communities encouraged to apply for Governor’s Home Town Awards
July 09, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces Start of LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program
June 24, 2010
Economic Recovery Commission Presents Final Report to Governor Quinn
June 24, 2010
Governor Quinn Signs Major Legislation to Improve State’s Economy, Create Jobs
June 23, 2010
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Promote Innovation, Create Jobs in Illinois
June 16, 2010
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Aid Illinois Workers
June 07, 2010
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity awards City of Gillespie $160,000 CDAP grant
May 17, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces Federal Stimulus Grants for Energy Efficiency and Conservation
May 12, 2010
Illinois Film Office Announces Ridealong picked up for TV series
May 11, 2010
ENERGY STAR® Consumers Encouraged to Recycle Old Appliances
May 07, 2010
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Announces $1.5 Million Grant to Promote Energy Efficiency
May 04, 2010
2010 National BIO Convention Comes to Illinois
April 29, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces Astellas Pharma U.S. Chooses Illinois for New Headquarters
April 21, 2010
State announces investment package for BOMAG’s Kewanee facility
April 20, 2010
Governor Quinn Urges Illinois Residents to “Get Counted” in Crucial 2010 Census
April 13, 2010
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Boost Number of Illinois Small Business Jobs
April 09, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces $4 Million for Rockford Flood Relief, Economic Development Effort
March 31, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces $5 Million to Support Clean Energy and Create Green Jobs
March 26, 2010
Illinois ENERGY STAR® Rebates for Heating and Cooling Equipment Ending April 5
March 23, 2010
State, City unveil new Living History Program
March 22, 2010
Governor Quinn Highlights Illinois Broadband Efforts
March 22, 2010
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity awards City of Pinckneyville $750,000 CDAP grant
March 18, 2010
New Web Site Improves Public’s Access to Grant Information
March 12, 2010
Governor Quinn Unveils New Transparency Web Site
March 03, 2010
Illinois among Top Ten Locations for New Corporate Facilities and Expansions
March 01, 2010
Illinois Film Office Launches Third Annual Shortcuts Competition
February 28, 2010
Peerless Industries to Create 85 New Jobs with Move to Aurora
February 22, 2010
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announces $191,000 renewable energy grant to JF Family Partnership
February 19, 2010
State lauds success of Illinois' Appliance Rebate Program
February 19, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces More Than $13 Million to Improve Broadband Access in Northern Illinois
February 08, 2010
Governor Quinn, Senator Durbin Announce Caterpillar Joining FutureGen Alliance
January 30, 2010
Governor Quinn, Senator Durbin Announce Exelon Corporation Joining FutureGen Alliance
January 21, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces Grant to Improve Energy Efficiency for Large Customers
January 20, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces $3.5 Million Capital Grant for Erie Elementary Charter School
January 15, 2010
Energy Group Honors Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
January 14, 2010
Governor Quinn Announces $1.7 Million Grant for Illinois Community College Sustainability Network
January 06, 2010
State recognizes Rockford company for outstanding safety and health management program
December 23, 2009
Governor Quinn Announces $1.8 Million Awarded to Illinois to Improve Broadband Access
December 21, 2009
Governor Quinn Announces Investment Package To Save 3,000 UPS Jobs in Illinois
December 14, 2009
Governor Quinn Unveils Illinois Jobs Action Plan
November 20, 2009
Governor Quinn Announces Statewide Initiative to Help Veterans Transition to Civilian Life
November 15, 2009
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Announces Efforts to Advance Composting in Illinois
November 12, 2009
Governor Quinn Announces Dover Corporate Headquarters Moving to Illinois
November 02, 2009
Governor Quinn Encourages Households to Apply for Home Heating Assistance
October 30, 2009
Quinn Administration Highlights Impact of Federal Recovery Funding on State’s Weatherization Efforts
October 29, 2009
Governor Quinn Recognizes Contributions of Volunteers with Governor’s Home Town Awards
October 20, 2009
Illinois Film Office announces “An Evening with Emery Long” as winner of Illinois’ short film contest
October 15, 2009
Governor Quinn Announces Availability of Recovery Funds for Low-Income Home Weatherization Efforts
October 09, 2009
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Announces Zero Waste School Grants
October 09, 2009
Governor Quinn Applauds Chicago International Film Festival
October 08, 2009
Finalists in State’s Innovate Illinois Competition Announced Twelve of the state’s most innovative entrepreneurial companies compete for $80,000 in grant money
September 29, 2009
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity and Ameren Illinois Utilities Announce Initiatives to Advance the Use and Recycling of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
September 28, 2009
Only 5 Weeks Left for Illinoisans to Get Free Computer Classes
September 22, 2009
Tourism Generates Big Economic Impact for Illinois, Chicago
September 22, 2009
Vetter locating first-ever domestic manufacturing facility in Skokie
September 18, 2009
State assistance helps food distributor expand operations in Illinois
August 31, 2009
Governor Quinn Announces Availability of Home Heating Assistance Grants
August 20, 2009
Quinn Administration Announces Guidelines for State Energy Grants
August 14, 2009
Quinn Administration Receives Over $100 Million in Recovery Funding to Boost State Energy Efforts
June 18, 2009
Governor Quinn, Microsoft CEO Launch Public-Private Partnership
May 04, 2009
State of Illinois Announces $2.6 million investment package for Mead Johnson Nutritionals to Open Corporate Office in Glenview
January 27, 2009
Illinois Film Office Announces 2nd Annual Shortcuts Contest
November 19, 2008
Blagojevich Administration Participates in Opening of New Biodiesel Facility in East Central Illinois
November 19, 2008
Governor Blagojevich Announces Winners of 2008 Innovate Illinois Competition Harrison Custom Harmonicas and CallPod, Inc. take top honors in state’s entrepreneurial innovation competition
November 16, 2008
Governor Blagojevich Launches Workforce Outreach Days to Connect Illinoisans with Services during Poor Economy
November 12, 2008
Governor Blagojevich Announces Plans for State-of-the-Art Biofuels Production Facility in Northern Illinois
November 07, 2008
CHICAGOLAND ENTREPRENEURIAL CENTER, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCE TWO ENTREPRENEUR-IN-RESIDENCE AWARDS
October 31, 2008
Governor Blagojevich Announces Nearly $1 million in Grants to Address Local Flooding Concerns
October 30, 2008
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY HOSTS STATEWIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
October 27, 2008
Innovate Illinois Finalists Announced at WIRED NextFest
October 20, 2008
Blagojevich Administration Recognizes Volunteers for 27th Annual Governor’s Home Town Awards
October 20, 2008
ILLINOIS FILM OFFICE ANNOUNCES WINNER OF SHORTCUTS, ILLINOIS’ FIRST SHORT FILM CONTEST
October 10, 2008
Illinois Receives National Award for Efforts to Enhance Mobility and Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities
October 10, 2008
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY HOSTS 2ND ANNUAL “WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE” CONFERENCE
October 03, 2008
Governor Blagojevich Announces $2.5 million in Emergency Shelter Grants
October 01, 2008
BLAGOJEVICH ADMINISTRATION HOSTS REVERSE TRADE MISSION IN AURORA TO FURTHER ECONOMIC GROWTH IN ILLINOIS
September 18, 2008
Governor Blagojevich Announces $500,000 Federal Grant to Help Illinois Develop Comprehensive Flood Recovery Plan
September 10, 2008
STATE RECOGNIZES SEPTEMBER AS “ILLINOIS WINE MONTH”
September 09, 2008
Governor Blagojevich Announces Plans for State-of-the-Art Biofuels Production Facility in Southwest Illinois
September 03, 2008
GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES $1.8 MILLION SUPPORT TO HELP QUINCY-BASED MANUFACTURER, PRINCE AGRI PRODUCTS, EXPAND
August 27, 2008
Governor Blagojevich announces state-local partnership to advance the technology field in Illinois
August 21, 2008
Governor Blagojevich creates Long Term Recovery Council to help flood-stricken communities
August 21, 2008
GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES $3.7 MILLION INVESTMENT PACKAGE FOR TEMPEL STEEL TO CONSOLIDATE U.S. PLANTS
August 07, 2008
Governor Blagojevich commends Rend Lake College for its leadership in reviving Illinois’ coal industry
July 30, 2008
“Put Your Green Foot Forward” public awareness effort slated for upcoming Illinois State Fair
July 21, 2008
GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES $14.2 MILLION INVESTMENT PACKAGE FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY HSBC TO CONSTRUCT NEW CORPORATE FACILITY IN ILLINOIS
July 17, 2008
Blagojevich administration announces special events for Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial
July 16, 2008
GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES BATMAN MOVIE THE DARK KNIGHT GENERATES NEARLY $40 MILLION IN REVENUE FOR THE ILLINOIS ECONOMY
July 16, 2008
GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR CONTINENTAL TIRE TO EXPAND MT. VERNON FACILITY, CREATING 75 NEW JOBS
June 27, 2008
State of Illinois receives $3.5 million from U.S. Department of Labor for flood clean up and recovery
June 25, 2008
GOV. BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES $1.1 MILLION INVESTMENT TO HELP LEADING DAIRY EXPORTER RELOCATE TO ILLINOIS
June 23, 2008
GOV. BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES $5.7 MILLION INVESTMENT TO HELP MAJOR MANUFACTURER EXPAND IN ILLINOIS
June 21, 2008
First Lady Addresses Child Care Entrepreneurs, Invites Applications for Women’s Business Plan Competition
June 20, 2008
RETAIL COOPERATIVE CENTRELLA EXPANSION TO CREATE 100 NEW JOBS, RETAIN 350 JOBS IN JOLIET
June 17, 2008
Gov. Blagojevich launches 2008 Innovate Illinois competition; continues efforts to spur innovation in the state
June 09, 2008
Gov. Blagojevich announces Illinois tourism continues to break records
June 08, 2008
ILLINOIS FILM OFFICE ANNOUNCES “IFO NIGHT AT THE MOVIES” Series premiers with screening of “Wanted” in Champaign
June 06, 2008
GOV. BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF WHITESIDE-CARROLL COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NORTHWEST ILLINOIS
May 29, 2008
State of Illinois expands access for free career services to Illinois individuals and businesses through Illinois workNet
May 22, 2008
GOV. BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF FREEPORT-STEPHENSON COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE TO SUPPORT 100 MEGAWATT WIND FARM
May 15, 2008
Gov. Blagojevich announces $19.8 million in support for Danville biodiesel plant that will save hundreds of jobs
May 14, 2008
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCES HOMELAND SECURITY INDUSTRY PORTAL
May 07, 2008
Gov. Blagojevich calls on Senate Appropriations Committee to commit to FutureGen in Mattoon
May 05, 2008
GOV. BLAGOJEVICH BREAKS GROUND ON TWO MANUFACTURING FACILITIES IN SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS THAT WILL CREATE JOBS AND SPUR ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGHOUT THE REGION
May 04, 2008
Gov. Blagojevich announces applications for Governor’s Home Town Awards now available
April 04, 2008
GOV. BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES $4.5 MILLION SUPPORT TO THYSSENKRUPP CRANKSHAFT TO RELOCATE THEIR MACHINING OPERATION TO ILLINOIS
April 04, 2008
Gov. Blagojevich announces applications for Governor’s Home Town Awards now available
April 02, 2008
Illinois ranks 3rd in nation of states with most new wind energy
April 02, 2008
Gov. Blagojevich sends letter to Illinois’ Congressional Delegation urging support for 183rd Fighter Wing to remain in Springfield
April 02, 2008
Gov. Blagojevich sends letter to Illinois’ Congressional Delegation urging support for 183rd Fighter Wing to remain
March 31, 2008
Governor Blagojevich announces record profits for the Illinois film industry in 2007
March 21, 2008
GOV BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES ILLINOIS’ THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR FOR RECORD EXPORT GROWTH
March 19, 2008
BLAGOJEVICH ADMINISTRATION HOSTS TRADE SUMMIT IN WILL COUNTY TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN ILLINOIS
March 04, 2008
Gov.Blagojevich announces Chicagoland ranked as top metro region in nation for new and expanded corporate facilities
March 03, 2008
Governor Blagojevich urges Department of Energy to reconsider FutureGen restructuring
February 29, 2008
GOV. BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES TERESA KURTENBACH AS OPPORTUNITY RETURNS REGIONAL MANAGER FOR NORTHWEST ILLINOIS
February 19, 2008
State of Illinois expands access for free career services to Illinois
February 15, 2008
GOV. BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES OVER $100,000 IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT SMALL WIND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN ILLINOIS
February 15, 2008
GOV. BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES CITY OF EAST ST. LOUIS IS CERTIFIED AS STATE’S FINAL RIVER EDGE REDEVELOPMENT ZONE
February 15, 2008
TRAVEL INDUSTRY LEADERS TO “MAKE NEWS” AT 2008 ILLINOIS GOVERNOR’S CONFERENCE ON TOURISM
February 15, 2008
STATE OF ILLINOIS AND CITY OF CHICAGO OPEN DOORS WITH THE EASY ACCESS CHICAGO GUIDE
January 07, 2008
GOV. BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES CITY OF EAST ST. LOUIS IS CERTIFIED AS STATE’S FINAL RIVER EDGE REDEVELOPMENT ZONE
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