<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Homefront 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 14:32:02 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:32:02 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[Challenger the Eagle Soars Over U.S. Cellular Field on Memorial Day - Governor Quinn Thanks Servicemembers and Raises Awareness for the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=78&#x26;RecNum=11217</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today brought Challenger – a 25-year-old Bald Eagle – to U.S. Cellular Field where it soared over the stadium during the singing of the National Anthem today to raise awareness for the Illinois Military Family Relief fund (IMFRF). The demonstration 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>Mon, 27 May 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">445B6949ED8860CA6175E8C89464BA85</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces $5 Million Investment to Help Military Families Afford Homeownership - 1,000 Families Have Received Down Payment Assistance Through Welcome Home Heroes Program]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=78&#x26;RecNum=11216</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – To honor military families this Memorial Day, Governor Pat Quinn today announced the investment of an additional $5 million in state capital funds to increase affordable homeownership opportunities under the Welcome Home Heroes program. The initiative is part of Governor Quinn’s commitment to help Illinois’ military families transition to civilian life, and to strengthen and stabilize communities by making homeownership more affordable.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">F6E25176C96F7D7C8C7D74FF8BABEE5D</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Honors Fallen Servicemembers During Memorial Day Weekend - “Portrait of a Soldier” Memorial Exhibition on Display at Illinois Tollway Oases through Independence Day Weekend]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=78&#x26;RecNum=11215</link><description><![CDATA[DES PLAINES – Governor Pat Quinn today commemorated Memorial Day by unveiling the “Portrait of a Soldier” memorial exhibition at the Des Plaines Oasis and announcing the summer exhibit schedule at multiple Tollway oases in Northern Illinois. The exhibit features a series of hand-drawn portraits of nearly all of the 306 Illinois men and women who died in the 9/11 terrorist attack, Iraq, Afghanistan or in combat service to our country since September 11, 2001. The exhibit is part of Governor Quinn’s long-standing commitment to honor Illinois’ men and women in uniform.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">D81D658F7FB3FCA03EA5E74F787F1F51</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Honors Memorial Day and Classmate at Grammar School Alma Mater - Remembers Former St. Isaac Jogues Classmate and Congressional Medal of Honor Awardee Lance Corporal Lester Weber, USMC]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=78&#x26;RecNum=11214</link><description><![CDATA[HINSDALE – In honor of Memorial Day Weekend, Governor Pat Quinn today joined students at his grammar school alma mater, St. Isaac Jogues in Hinsdale, to remember our servicemembers who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. Ten years ago this week, then-Lt. Governor Quinn dedicated a plaque at the school to honor a former classmate, Congressional Medal of Honor Awardee Lance Corporal Lester Weber of the United States Marine Corps.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">52F4691A4DE70B3C441BCA6C546979D9</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Honors 290th Birthday of the Illinois National Guard - Praises Citizen Soldiers for Service Abroad and at Home; Salutes Families and Employers]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=78&#x26;RecNum=11171</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD - Governor Pat Quinn today honored the 290th birthday of the Illinois National Guard, saluting its members who embody the democratic ideal of the citizen soldier. The governor also thanked the families and employers who sacrifice so they can serve.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3BC31A430954D8326605FC690ED22F4D</guid></item></channel></rss>