<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Infrastructure 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>Wed, 22 May 2013 14:32:02 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 May 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[Governor Quinn Unveils Six-Year, $12.62 Billion Transportation Construction Program - Plan Will Improve 2,142 Miles of Highway, Replace or Rehabilitate 517 Bridges and Make Major Investments in Public Transit]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=5&#x26;RecNum=11101</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider to unveil a six-year, $12.62 billion construction program that will improve roads and bridges throughout Illinois while making major investments in public transportation. The projects are part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to create jobs and drive Illinois’ economy forward, while updating the state's transportation system. The upcoming highway, public transit, rail and airport projects will address critical infrastructure needs while making major transportation improvements throughout the state.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">E4DB4FC1EF9AE443CED49D00F2192445</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn’s Trade Mission to Mexico Strengthens Illinois Water Technology Firms - Illinois Businesses Global Leaders in Water Tech; Helping Mexico City Face Tremendous Clean Water Challenges]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=5&#x26;RecNum=11063</link><description><![CDATA[MEXICO CITY – Governor Pat Quinn today held a meeting with key leaders to promote water technology firms from Illinois, businesses that are uniquely qualified to assist Mexico with its clean water challenges. The governor is currently on a trade mission to Mexico – part of his agenda to drive Illinois’ economy forward and create jobs.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">10374578600D43DD62268569D5EBD226</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Launches $67 Million Grade Separation Project in Bensenville - CREATE Rail Flyover Project Will Create 870 Jobs, Ease Traffic Delays and Speed Freight Travel]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=5&#x26;RecNum=10933</link><description><![CDATA[BENSENVILLE – February 19, 2013 - Governor Pat Quinn was joined by Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Ann Schneider and other state and local officials today to break ground on a $67 million grade separation project in Bensenville that is part of the Chicago Regional Environmental and Transportation Efficiency Program (CREATE). Funded through Governor Quinn’s Illinois Jobs Now! capital program, the project to construct a rail flyover over Irving Park Road (IL Rt. 19) just east of York Road will create 870 jobs and boost long-term economic development by speeding up the flow of freight and vehicles on the southwestern edge of O’Hare Airport. Today's event is part of the governor's commitment to create jobs and update Illinois' infrastructure.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">3B13B1EB44B05F57735764786FAB9C2C</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Opens Critical Roadway To Major New Community Development - $4.6 Million Investment Created 300 Construction Jobs; Supports more than 1,400 Additional Jobs When Pullman Park Development Opens]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=5&#x26;RecNum=10931</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – February 18, 2013. As part of his commitment to create jobs and support economic growth, Governor Pat Quinn was joined today by community and business leaders to reopen a critical roadway to the Pullman Park development on Chicago’s South Side. Funded by a $4.6 million investment through the federal “IKE” Disaster Recovery Program, construction of the new road created 300 construction jobs. An additional 400 construction and 1,000 permanent retail jobs are expected when the Pullman Park development is completed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">40D32AB6B85A206C1D2CCF7309F1C638</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces Clean Water Project to Create 2,000 Jobs and Protect Environment - Illinois Clean Water Initiative Will Invest $250 Million to Update Wastewater Treatment, Reduce Flooding and Clean Up Chicago Area Waterways]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=5&#x26;RecNum=10917</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – February 11, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today awarded a $250 million low-interest loan to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) to move forward with crucial projects to update the region’s water infrastructure, clean up area rivers and improve public health. Financed through the governor’s Illinois Clean Water Initiative (ICWI), the projects will create 2,000 construction-related jobs and support an additional 8,000 jobs in local communities.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">9BAFA6744F936F58E710C819796C9D4B</guid></item></channel></rss>