<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Workforce/Jobs 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, 17 May 2013 18:32:02 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 18:32:02 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[Unemployment Rate Declines to 9.3 Percent - April Shows Job Growth Over Year; Loss Over Month]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=13&#x26;RecNum=11190</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – The April unemployment rate fell to 9.3 percent from 9.5 percent in March, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). There were -2,000 fewer jobs over the month yet +40,300 more jobs than one year ago. The data is seasonally adjusted.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">E81F1E4FE5B85BE7A6619D0B33427E01</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TeleServe Certification Number to Change - Saves $2 Million; Internet Remains Preferred Option]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=13&#x26;RecNum=11180</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – On May 16, the TeleServe certification number will change to (312) 338-4337 (IDES). The current TeleServe number will be in use through the end of the day on May 15. Internet certification does not change and remains the preferred method for timeliness and accuracy, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) said today. The change will save Illinois taxpayers $2 million each year.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">09DBC1177211571EF3E1CA961CC39363</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Coal Exports Set Record in 2012, Fuel Economic Growth - New Report Forecasts More Gains for Illinois Coal as Global Demand Rises]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=13&#x26;RecNum=11150</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – Governor Pat Quinn today released a new report that forecasts continued major export growth for the Illinois coal industry due do the state’s large volumes of coal, competitive prices, and access to prime water and land transportation routes. Illinois coal output rose last year against the tide of shrinking U.S. production, as global demand for Illinois coal soared. The report and its recommendations support Governor Quinn’s five-year-plan to double exports by 2014 and to continue providing an export-friendly business climate in Illinois.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">ACCFA1212A61B379BA0B009549113863</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces Expansion of High-Speed Railcar Factory in Rochelle - Nippon Sharyo Will Build $54 Million Additional Facility and Create 80 Permanent Local Jobs, 200 Construction Jobs]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=13&#x26;RecNum=11146</link><description><![CDATA[ROCHELLE – Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Joseph Szabo and Nippon Sharyo Ltd. Chairman Katsuyuki Ikushima to announce the expansion of the Nippon Sharyo passenger railcar factory in Rochelle. The $54 million expansion will create about 80 permanent local jobs and about 200 construction jobs, and will help Nippon Sharyo fulfill railcar orders from Illinois’ METRA, California’s CalTrans and other transportation systems. Governor Quinn personally recruited Nippon Sharyo to Illinois, and today’s announcement is part of the governor’s agenda to drive Illinois’ economy forward and create jobs.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">9C42D4338E4E653D3AD3F12340EDF005</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Addresses Annual Conference on Affordable Housing - Discusses Commitment to Increasing Homeownership Opportunities, Helping Working Families Stay in their Homes and Stabilizing Communities]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=13&#x26;RecNum=11127</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today addressed the annual Illinois Governor’s Conference on Affordable Housing, where he discussed his commitment to increasing homeownership opportunities, helping working families stay in their homes and stabilizing communities. The governor also thanked public-private housing leaders for partnering with the state of Illinois to create and preserve affordable housing opportunities across Illinois.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">E2F69D4BE0295D46325A2FF1B925FAF2</guid></item></channel></rss>