In 2001, Lt. Governor Quinn walked from the Mississippi River to Chicago to promote decent health care for everyone. Today his Walk Across Illinois has helped thousands of people go on their own 167-mile trek. Find out more here.

The Illinois State Board of Education and Lt. Governor Quinn are currently implementing a comprehensive one-to-one laptop learning program. This new $5 million initiative is partially based on the computer learning projects of schools like Edison Junior High School in Rock Island. Find out more here.

More than 3,000 bald eagles visit Illinois each year. Most of these travel through Western Illinois. Find out how Lt. Governor Quinn is helping Save Our Eagles here.

Lt. Governor Quinn authored Blackout Solutions, the plan for Illinois’ energy security and independence. Recently, the General Assembly passed the task force recommendation to improve security at critical utility facilities including the nuclear plants in Western Illinois. Find out more about Blackout Solutions here.