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1. Article number 1 - Governor Quinn Highlights Growing Enrollment at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences
2. Article number 2 - Illinois Ranked Best State for Making a Living
3. Article number 3 - More Than $5 Million in Federal Grants Announced to Help Illinois Businesses Go Green, Create Jobs
4. Article number 4 - Governor Quinn Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Starved Rock State Park
5. Article number 5 - Nearly $525,000 in Veterans Cash lottery proceeds awarded to schools, groups to support Illinois veterans

• Governor Quinn Highlights Growing Enrollment at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences

  CHICAGO – February 6, 2012. As part of his commitment to strengthening education in Illinois, Governor Pat Quinn today visited Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (CHSAS) to discuss recently adopted legislation that will allow more students in urban areas to pursue opportunities in Illinois’ vital agricultural economy.

  “One of Illinois’ biggest economic engines is our mighty agriculture,” Governor Quinn said. “Our urban students and those who live in rural communities should have the educational opportunities to prepare them for jobs in an industry that keeps food on our tables and makes our state more competitive in the global economy."

• Illinois Ranked Best State for Making a Living

  At $41,986.51, Illinois had the best adjusted-average income. The unemployment rate in Illinois is not especially low, but the state benefits from relatively high average wages, a low state tax rate, and a below-average cost of living. As an added plus, you can make good use of your money once you earn it in Illinois.

  More information available at Money-Rates.com.

• More Than $5 Million in Federal Grants Announced to Help Illinois Businesses Go Green, Create Jobs

  Investments in Green Economy will Create and Retain Nearly 200 Jobs

  SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley today announced more than $5 million in federal stimulus funds to help Illinois businesses purchase equipment and retool to expand into the green sector and create jobs.

  • Illinois Department of Commerce and Econonic Opportunity

• Governor Quinn Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Starved Rock State Park

  Proclaims “Starved Rock State Park Day” at Popular Illinois Destination

  UTICA - October 30, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn celebrated the 100th anniversary of Starved Rock State Park in Utica and proclaimed today “Starved Rock State Park Day” in Illinois. The state purchased 280 acres and created Starved Rock State Park in 1911. Today the park includes more than 2,800 acres along the Illinois River in La Salle County, and is one of the state’s most popular tourist destinations.

  • Learn more about Starved Rock State Park or other state parks.

• Nearly $525,000 in Veterans Cash lottery proceeds awarded to schools, groups to support Illinois veterans

  Scratch-off ticket responsible for about $9 million in funds since 2006

  SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today announced $524,925 in grants from Veterans’ Cash scratch-off lottery ticket sales to help nine colleges and non-profits deliver rehabilitative programs and other services for Illinois’ veterans.

  • Veterans Cash
  • Illinois Department of Veteran's Affairs