<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Green 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, 18 Jun 2013 14:32:01 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:32:01 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[Governor Quinn Announces Kankakee Clean Water Project to Create 600 Construction Jobs - Governor’s Illinois Clean Water Initiative Investing $21.5 Million to Support Major Upgrade of 75-Year-Old Wastewater Treatment Plant]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=75&#x26;RecNum=11087</link><description><![CDATA[KANKAKEE - Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $21.5 million investment for a major upgrade of the Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency (KRMA) wastewater treatment plant that will create more than 600 construction jobs in the area. This announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to drive Illinois’ economy forward and protect the environment by modernizing Illinois’ water infrastructure. Funded by a low-interest loan through Governor Quinn’s $1 billion Illinois Clean Water Initiative (ICWI), the project will help prevent pollutants from entering the Kankakee River and meet the clean water needs of 70,000 people.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">A82AAC2169C9A76E374B2F4C96BFA0A0</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Addresses Big River Moves Leadership Forum - Part of Agenda to Protect Our Natural Resources and Ensure a Clean and Healthy Environment for Future Generations]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=75&#x26;RecNum=11086</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn addressed “The Big River Moves” leadership forum and stressed the importance of regional cooperation in ensuring a healthy and vibrant Mississippi River. Today’s address is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to protect our natural resources and ensure a clean and healthy environment for future generations. Hosted by the America’s Wetland Foundation, the forum is the last of five held from Minneapolis to New Orleans to plan for a sustainable future for the nation’s most vital waterway.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">DF321578B4F5F132345D2E6B39743126</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Marks Earth Month by Awarding Nearly $100,000 in Electronic Recycling Grants for 49 Counties - 47 Million Pounds of Electronics Expected to Be Collected in 2013; New Law Bans Waste Dumping of Most Major Electronics]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=75&#x26;RecNum=11084</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today celebrated Earth Month by awarding nearly $100,000 in grants to 49 counties across the state to build awareness of electronics recycling programs. This announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to protect our natural resources and ensure a clean and healthy environment for future generations.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">A23156ABFD4A114C35B930B836064E8B</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces Agreements to Strengthen Partnership, Investment Between Illinois and Mexico - Partnerships Reflect Joint Commitment to Boost Water Infrastructure, Agriculture and Trade]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=75&#x26;RecNum=11071</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today followed up his international trade mission to Mexico by announcing major steps to build upon Illinois' role as a leading competitor in the global marketplace. Today’s announcement comes as part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to create jobs and drive the Illinois economy forward. Governor Quinn directed several economic agreements that will help pave the way for increased trade and innovation between Illinois and Mexico, a priority for the governor and a goal of the trade mission.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">7E2674F6F4343CE9F635B86D124851CE</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Encourages Green Schools at 2013 Sustainable Schools Symposium - Recognizes Loyola University of Chicago’s Commitment to Campus Sustainability; Proclaims April “Earth Month”]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=75&#x26;RecNum=11076</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today recognized Loyola University of Chicago for its commitment to campus sustainability at the 2013 Sustainable Schools Symposium. The symposium is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to make Illinois a national leader in sustainability. The annual event is an opportunity for K-12 schools and universities to exchange ideas to enhance sustainability at education institutions in Illinois, and identify new programs to apply across the state.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">96B8294326CB6595573CF2689F3F6DDA</guid></item></channel></rss>