<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Keep Cool 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>Fri, 24 May 2013 16:32:02 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 16:32:02 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 Announces Start of LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program - Assistance Available to Help Low-Income Residents Pay Electric Bills]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=58&#x26;RecNum=10384</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO  July 10, 2012. In an effort to provide relief to residents facing high energy bills in the wake of the recent heat wave, Governor Pat Quinn today announced that applications will be accepted for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) beginning July 11. Through LIHEAP, utility bill payments are made on behalf of households with incomes of up to 150 percent of the federal poverty level.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">C77409B2F7DABC444A533B98D9381690</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHS Opening 10 Cooling Centers on Saturday Due to Excessive Heat - State agencies urge safety during record high temperatures]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=58&#x26;RecNum=10373</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, Illinois  With hot weather forecast to remain through the weekend, the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) will keep 10 cooling centers open across the state on Saturday. The centers will be open to help those that dont have air conditioning beat the heat.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">A73305D5BA2857F26BD6EF46E3FBEAE5</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Urges Residents to Stay Safe During Record High Temperatures - Temperatures to Rise Over 100 Degrees; Governor Encourages Visits to  Cooling Centers, Wellness Checks]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=58&#x26;RecNum=10368</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO  July 5, 2012. With temperatures throughout Illinois at historic highs and surpassing 100 degrees for several days this week, Governor Pat Quinn again urged Illinois residents to take precautions to stay safe and cool. The Governor also encouraged residents to visit cooling centers and to check on family members and neighbors who are vulnerable to hot weather, including the elderly and children.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">8C2D7D2728733CAD5681B6B79AE799E4</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces State Efforts to Keep Residents Safe During High Temperatures - Urges Illinoisans to take precautions, check on elderly]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=58&#x26;RecNum=10319</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO  June 18, 2012. With hot weather forecasted across Illinois this week, Governor Pat Quinn today announced services available throughout the state to protect people from the heat. The Governor also encouraged residents to check on family members and neighbors who are vulnerable to hot weather, including the elderly and children.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">9ACF1B76F369030270DE8F98F84D6707</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Urges Illinoisans to Protect Themselves During Heat Surge - State Agencies Encourage Preventive Action, Checking on Elderly]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=58&#x26;RecNum=9552</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO  July 17, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today encouraged Illinoisans to take preventive action during this extremely hot weather to stay safe, cool, and avoid heat-related illnesses. As sweltering summer temperatures grip the Midwest, various Illinois state agencies offer services and information to help ensure the health and safety of the public.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">019FA4FDF1C04CF73BA25AA2223769CD</guid></item></channel></rss>