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1. Article number 1 - Governor Quinn to Lead Trade Mission To Brazil
2. Article number 2 - Save Our State!
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 to Lead Trade Mission To Brazil

  CHICAGO - September 20, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn will lead a trade mission to Brazil Sunday in an effort to increase economic opportunities between Illinois and Brazil. The governor will arrive in Brazil Sept. 23 for a six-day mission designed to strengthen Illinois exports, foster education and boost tourism.

  “Brazil’s strong economy and expanding middle class make the country an important market for Illinois,” Governor Quinn said. “We are bringing together leaders from business, government and education to create and develop the relationships that will help fuel economic growth in Illinois.”

• Save Our State!

  Illinois has some serious financial problems. We’ve seen decades of fiscal mismanagement. It’s critical for our state that Illinois finds sound fiscal footing once and for all. Our biggest problems are pensions and Medicaid. This coming fiscal year, they will eat up 39 percent of the state budget, and drive our state even deeper into debt. That’s not good for our bond rating. That’s not good for Illinois. That’s not good for our communities, our schools or our businesses.

  We need major reforms to fix Illinois’ broken pension systems. Delaying, deferring, or denying this challenge is not an option. This isn’t about politics – no matter where you stand, Illinois must address this problem. Today.

• 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.”