<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Culture News</title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link><description>The Illinois Government News Network (IGNN) section is your online source for news from the State of Illinois. Choose from the IGNN Links on the right to locate press releases in the categories that are of interest to you, or use the search the news feature to locate specific press releases or a different topic of releases. For other media, access the Illinois Information Service (IIS) Radio page for digital radio feeds and news soundbites.</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright &#169; 2013 State of Illinois</copyright><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 12:32:01 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 12:32:01 CST</lastBuildDate><image>  <title>IGNN</title>  <link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link>  <url>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/images/IGNN133x45.jpg</url>  <width>133</width>  <height>45</height>   </image><!-- Note: You can get the HTML version by replacing .xml to .htm --><item><title><![CDATA[Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on the Passing of Roger Ebert]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=16&#x26;RecNum=11062</link><description><![CDATA[MEXICO CITY - Governor Pat Quinn issued the following statement Thursday afternoon from Mexico, where he is on a trade mission:]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">ED2357BBBD318D584D579D024D9FD808</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Launches Illinois Creative Economy Initiative]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=16&#x26;RecNum=11007</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO - As part of his commitment to creating jobs and driving Illinois’ economy forward, Governor Quinn today launched the Illinois Creative Economy Initiative. The initiative will explore innovative strategies to grow the $2.7 billion creative economy in Illinois, which employs thousands of people and is a key driver of tourism to our state. The governor made today’s announcement at the Illinois Arts Alliance’s “Make Art Work” forum, where he highlighted the significant positive impact the arts have on Illinois’ economy.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8EAB914C88E95773EA769310350AD7CB</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Encourages Solutions During National Youth Violence Prevention Week - Governor and Public Health Officials Stress the Critical Need to Prevent Youth Violence]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=16&#x26;RecNum=11003</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) director, legislators and other public health officials at the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago to kick-off National Youth Violence Prevention Week. The governor encouraged access to resources and non-violent conflict resolution as part of his agenda to increase public safety and protect Illinois’ youth.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">2DA6A99A5CE7553B10FB03803D4994A9</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Statement on Illinois Senate Passage of Historic Marriage Equality Legislation]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=16&#x26;RecNum=10927</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – February 14, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today issued a statement regarding the Illinois Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 10, which would bring marriage equality to Illinois.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">22B55DE76E6A8C7258E4661E8343FF3E</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Calling for Increased Diversity in Hiring - Holds First Annual Inclusion Summit to Emphasize Importance of a Diverse, Equal Opportunity Workplace]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=16&#x26;RecNum=10865</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – January 15, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by business leaders from across Illinois for a Diversity and Inclusion Summit. Held on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, the summit underscored the importance of equal economic opportunity and diversity in hiring. Since taking office in 2009, Governor Quinn has made promoting diversity in hiring and equal economic opportunity in Illinois a priority. The governor has assembled a diverse cabinet and senior staff, to ensure that Illinois’ government reflects the rich diversity of its residents.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">4D171E8C3B2EF70C7AFB02614B99E632</guid></item></channel></rss>