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1. Article number 1 - Governor Quinn Joins President Obama in support of Bold Economic Growth Agenda
2. Article number 2 - February is Financial Aid Awareness Month
3. Article number 3 - State Seeks Nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
4. Article number 4 - IDOT Launches 2013 Yellow Dot Program
5. Article number 5 - February Is Earthquake Preparedness Month

• Governor Quinn Joins President Obama in support of Bold Economic Growth Agenda

  CHICAGO – February 15, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today joined President Obama at Hyde Park Academy to discuss the need to strengthen the middle class and prevent gun violence. The president laid out a bold agenda during his State of the Union address to drive job creation and economic growth, close the skills gap, raise the federal minimum wage and protect public safety. Governor Quinn laid out many proposals last week during his State of the State address consistent with the President’s agenda.

• February is Financial Aid Awareness Month

  DEERFIELD - February is Financial Aid Awareness Month (FAAM), and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is hosting nearly 200 events across the state to help students and families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and learn about the wide range of college financial aid opportunities and the college selection and admission process.

• State Seeks Nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards

  CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn and the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service are accepting nominations for the 4th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards.  These awards recognize individual volunteers through a statewide award program to highlight the importance of volunteerism and community service in the State of Illinois. For the first time, businesses that support service will also be recognized.

  www.serve.illinois.gov

• IDOT Launches 2013 Yellow Dot Program

  SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) joined today by the Sangamon County Health Department, first-responders and local participants kicked off the 2013 Yellow Dot program. Due to the successful introduction of the program in 2011, the speakers highlighted the results of last year’s program and encouraged all residents of Illinois to take part in this simple, life-saving initiative.

  Got the Dot? website

• February Is Earthquake Preparedness Month

  SPRINGFIELD – February 1, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today called on every Illinois resident, school and business to participate in what’s being called the “largest earthquake drill in the history of the Midwest” on Thursday, February 7, at 10:15 a.m. The third annual Great Central U.S. ShakeOut is a nine-state emergency preparedness drill designed to encourage residents to think about what to do before, during and after an earthquake.

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  01/23/2013 - The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut
  Press Release - Register to participate