<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: DVA 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>Sun, 19 May 2013 16:32:04 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 16:32:04 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[Honoring Illinois' Fallen - United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise to Sunset on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=57&#x26;RecNum=11178</link><description><![CDATA[The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff from Sunrise to Sunset on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">5AFD3BB639C0920782586A9843EE0785</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remember Captain Brandon L. Cyr - United States flags and the State flags are to be flown at half staff from: Sunrise, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 untilSunset, Thursday, May 9, 2013]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=57&#x26;RecNum=11160</link><description><![CDATA[The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn’s Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff on behalf of:Captain Brandon L. CyrUnited States Air ForceHometown: Oswego, IllinoisPlease lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings occupied by your agency’s personnel from:Sunrise, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 until Sunset, Thursday, May 9, 2013]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">386A7F403925290AD57578B781DB32C1</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honoring Illinois' Fallen - United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Monday, April 29, 2013 until Sunset, Wednesday, May 1, 2013.]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=57&#x26;RecNum=11141</link><description><![CDATA[The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Quinn's Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff from Sunrise, Monday, April 29, 2013 until Sunset, Wednesday, May 1, 2013.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">4CEEFB51AE9EC399A69540C895F4519F</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southwestern Illinois College to Receive Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=57&#x26;RecNum=11139</link><description><![CDATA[Springfield – Fresh on the heels of a successful Women Veterans Fair clearly demonstrating their commitment to serving veterans above and beyond basic services, Southwestern Illinois College will be presented the Spring 2013 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education, at a ceremony today at the Belleville Campus.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3C7F7C2DAE5B4E1DD398CFFB26391A58</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Breaks Ground on New Supportive Housing for Veterans with Families - Hope Manor II Apartments will Connect Residents with Services Needed to Live Independently]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=57&#x26;RecNum=11133</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – Governor Quinn today was joined by the Volunteers of America of Illinois to break ground on the Hope Manor II Apartments – one of the first large-scale housing developments in the nation designed to address the needs of Veterans with families at risk of homelessness. This announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to make Illinois the most Veterans-friendly state in the nation and ensure servicemembers have the support they need when they return home]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">652C208B21F13F6E995BFC1154A1A2E5</guid></item></channel></rss>