This is a data file meant to be read by an RSS reader. See http://standingupforillinois.org/podcast/podcast.php for more information. http://standingupforillinois.org Podcast by the Office of Lt Governor Pat Quinn Government - Illinois - Office of Lt Governor Pat Quinn en-us 2007 Podcast by the Office of Lt Governor Pat Quinn Office of Illinois Lt Governor Pat Quinn Government - Illinois - Office of Lt Governor Pat Quinn Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:56:17 -0400 [email protected] 60 http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/020107.mp3 SPRINGFIELD – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn encouraged young people across Illinois to honor their heroes on the field – the Super Bowl-bound Chicago Bears – by participating in “Souper Bowl of Caring 2007” and becoming “Super Heroes” off the field. Thu, 1 Feb 2007 14:56:17 -0400 SPRINGFIELD – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn encouraged young people across Illinois to honor their heroes on the field – the Super Bowl-bound Chicago Bears – by participating in “Souper Bowl of Caring 2007” and becoming “Super Heroes” off the field. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/020107b.mp3 (CHICAGO) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn presented Homefront Hero Awards to Brad Buell of Libertyville and American Airlines for donating two tickets and first-class airfare for wounded hero Army SGT Bryan Anderson of Rolling Meadows to attend Sunday’s Super Bowl in Miami. Thu, 1 Feb 2007 14:56:17 -0400 (CHICAGO) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn presented Homefront Hero Awards to Brad Buell of Libertyville and American Airlines for donating two tickets and first-class airfare for wounded hero Army SGT Bryan Anderson of Rolling Meadows to attend Sunday’s Super Bowl in Miami. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/013007.mp3 (CHICAGO) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined with Jim McMahon and Dennis McKinnon of the ’85 Championship Chicago Bears to encourage school children across the state to create and send valentines to hospitalized veterans and soldiers serving overseas. Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:56:17 -0400 (CHICAGO) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined with Jim McMahon and Dennis McKinnon of the ’85 Championship Chicago Bears to encourage school children across the state to create and send valentines to hospitalized veterans and soldiers serving overseas. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/012707.mp3 CHICAGO – Today Lt. Governor Pat Quinn celebrated “American Eagle Day” in Illinois with Deshka, a nine-year-old bald eagle who calls Illinois home. Quinn encouraged citizens to take advantage of a prime opportunity provided during the next few weeks to witness the largest population of wintering bald eagles in the continental United States as they roost in Illinois. Sat, 27 Jan 2007 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO – Today Lt. Governor Pat Quinn celebrated “American Eagle Day” in Illinois with Deshka, a nine-year-old bald eagle who calls Illinois home. Quinn encouraged citizens to take advantage of a prime opportunity provided during the next few weeks to witness the largest population of wintering bald eagles in the continental United States as they roost in Illinois. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/012307.mp3 (CHICAGO) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn presented Homefront Hero Awards to three Illinois citizens – Allen Byrne and Brian Dempsey, both of Palos Heights, and Rose White of New Lenox – whose unselfish donation of two coveted tickets for Sunday’s game raised much-needed funds for disabled veterans and gave U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Mike Mendoza, an wounded Iraq War veteran from Tinley Park, the opportunity to see the Bears’ historic win. Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:56:17 -0400 (CHICAGO) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn presented Homefront Hero Awards to three Illinois citizens – Allen Byrne and Brian Dempsey, both of Palos Heights, and Rose White of New Lenox – whose unselfish donation of two coveted tickets for Sunday’s game raised much-needed funds for disabled veterans and gave U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Mike Mendoza, an wounded Iraq War veteran from Tinley Park, the opportunity to see the Bears’ historic win. http://www.standingupforillinois.org/audio/Route_66.mp3 Audio Road Tour of Route 66 Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:56:17 -0400 Audio Road Tour of Route 66 http://www.standingupforillinois.org/audio/National_Road.mp3 Audio Road Tour of the National Road Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:56:17 -0400 Audio Road Tour of the National Road http://www.standingupforillinois.org/audio/Lincoln_Highway_02.mp3 Audio Road Tour of the Lincoln Highway Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:56:17 -0400 Audio Road Tour of the Lincoln Highway http://www.standingupforillinois.org/audio/Ohio_River.mp3 Audio Road Tour of the Ohio River Scenic Byway Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:56:17 -0400 Audio Road Tour of the Ohio River Scenic Byway http://www.standingupforillinois.org/audio/jacksonville_tour.mp3 Audio Walking Tour for Jacksonville Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:56:17 -0400 Audio Walking Tour for Jacksonville http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/122706.mp3 (CHICAGO) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn was joined by representatives from Illinois’ utility companies and community organizations to announce the Good Samaritan Initiative - a plan to help disconnected low-income utility customers get reconnected so they can have heat this winter. Wed, 27 Dec 2006 14:56:17 -0400 (CHICAGO) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn was joined by representatives from Illinois’ utility companies and community organizations to announce the Good Samaritan Initiative - a plan to help disconnected low-income utility customers get reconnected so they can have heat this winter. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/122306.mp3 (CHICAGO) – On Saturday, December 23, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn surprised Shannon Nall of Arcola, Illinois as the winner of the 2nd Annual “Ring in the Holidays” USO Diamond Ring Contest. Her husband, Army Staff Sgt. Sam Nall, is currently stationed in Iraq, and won the ring by writing an essay about her. Sat, 23 Dec 2006 14:56:17 -0400 (CHICAGO) – On Saturday, December 23, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn surprised Shannon Nall of Arcola, Illinois as the winner of the 2nd Annual “Ring in the Holidays” USO Diamond Ring Contest. Her husband, Army Staff Sgt. Sam Nall, is currently stationed in Iraq, and won the ring by writing an essay about her. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/121806.mp3 (Chicago) TODAY-- Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn held a news conference to discuss the decision by Illinois Commerce Commission Administrative Law Judge Terrence Hilliard ordering the ICC staff to investigate the financial ties between ComEd and its front group, Consumers Organized for Reliable Electricity (CORE). Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:56:17 -0400 (Chicago) TODAY-- Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn held a news conference to discuss the decision by Illinois Commerce Commission Administrative Law Judge Terrence Hilliard ordering the ICC staff to investigate the financial ties between ComEd and its front group, Consumers Organized for Reliable Electricity (CORE). http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/121606.mp3 (CHICAGO) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined crowds of holiday shoppers on State Street as he called for the General Assembly to pass the Retail Consumer Protection Act and keep holiday shoppers from getting scammed by price scanner “mistakes.” Sat, 16 Dec 2006 14:56:17 -0400 (CHICAGO) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined crowds of holiday shoppers on State Street as he called for the General Assembly to pass the Retail Consumer Protection Act and keep holiday shoppers from getting scammed by price scanner “mistakes.” http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/121106.mp3 CHICAGO- (Today), Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn light the 25-foot holiday tree at the James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St. in Chicago. Quinn was joined in lighting this year’s tree by the family of Army Reserve Captain Anthony Manning, of Schaumburg, who is currently serving his country in Kuwait. Mon, 11 Dec 2006 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO- (Today), Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn light the 25-foot holiday tree at the James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St. in Chicago. Quinn was joined in lighting this year’s tree by the family of Army Reserve Captain Anthony Manning, of Schaumburg, who is currently serving his country in Kuwait. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/112606.mp3 With just three days left in the General Assembly’s veto session, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn is urging Illinois consumers to raise their voices against a proposed hike in electric rates and let their legislators know they expect immediate, effective action on the most pressing consumer issue to hit Illinois in a generation. Sun, 26 Nov 2006 14:56:17 -0400 With just three days left in the General Assembly’s veto session, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn is urging Illinois consumers to raise their voices against a proposed hike in electric rates and let their legislators know they expect immediate, effective action on the most pressing consumer issue to hit Illinois in a generation. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/112206.mp3 (ROLLING MEADOWS) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn paid a surprise visit to wounded hero, Army SGT Bryan Anderson of Rolling Meadows, who saw – for the first time – his newly remodeled home. Wed, 22 Nov 2006 14:56:17 -0400 (ROLLING MEADOWS) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn paid a surprise visit to wounded hero, Army SGT Bryan Anderson of Rolling Meadows, who saw – for the first time – his newly remodeled home. http://www.standingupforillinois.org/downloads/dixie_highway_tour.mp3 Welcome to the Illinois Main Street program's podcast of interesting places to visit in Illinois. This first tour is of the historic communities along the Dixie Highway. Wed, 1 Nov 2006 14:56:17 -0400 Welcome to the Illinois Main Street program's podcast of interesting places to visit in Illinois. This first tour is of the historic communities along the Dixie Highway. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/101906.mp3 (MARION) – On Thursday, Oct. 19, at 11 a.m., Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn will release a study of compensation enjoyed by Ameren’s five highest-paid executives, who collected more than $7 million last year -- and are poised to share a whopping $213 million in company stock if their proposed rate hike boosts the stock price. Thu, 19 Oct 2006 14:56:17 -0400 (MARION) – On Thursday, Oct. 19, at 11 a.m., Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn will release a study of compensation enjoyed by Ameren’s five highest-paid executives, who collected more than $7 million last year -- and are poised to share a whopping $213 million in company stock if their proposed rate hike boosts the stock price. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/101806.mp3 (CHICAGO) – Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn join scores of outraged seniors Wednesday in blowing the whistle on the greed of Exelon/ComEd and its five highest-paid executives – who collected nearly $47 million last year. Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:56:17 -0400 (CHICAGO) – Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn join scores of outraged seniors Wednesday in blowing the whistle on the greed of Exelon/ComEd and its five highest-paid executives – who collected nearly $47 million last year. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/092406.mp3 (CHICAGO) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn presented Gold Star Banners to 25 Illinois mothers whose sons or daughters have died while on active duty in the Global War on Terror at the Gold Star Mothers Day ceremony at Navy Pier and reunited with 49 mothers from the 2003, 2004, and 2005 Gold Star Mothers ceremonies. Sun, 24 Sept 2006 14:56:17 -0400 (CHICAGO) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn presented Gold Star Banners to 25 Illinois mothers whose sons or daughters have died while on active duty in the Global War on Terror at the Gold Star Mothers Day ceremony at Navy Pier and reunited with 49 mothers from the 2003, 2004, and 2005 Gold Star Mothers ceremonies. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/091906.mp3 (ST. LOUIS) – Today Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn urged Illinois consumers to send teabags along with their electric bill payments to show their outrage over Ameren’s unfair 40% rate hike. Tue, 19 Sept 2006 14:56:17 -0400 (ST. LOUIS) – Today Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn urged Illinois consumers to send teabags along with their electric bill payments to show their outrage over Ameren’s unfair 40% rate hike. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/090906.mp3 (CHICAGO) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn declared Saturday, September 9 as “Patriot Guard Day” in the Land of Lincoln in honor of the Illinois chapter of the Patriot Guard – a diverse group of motorcycle riders whose mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen servicemembers who died in the Global War on Terrorism. Sat, 9 Sept 2006 14:56:17 -0400 (CHICAGO) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn declared Saturday, September 9 as “Patriot Guard Day” in the Land of Lincoln in honor of the Illinois chapter of the Patriot Guard – a diverse group of motorcycle riders whose mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen servicemembers who died in the Global War on Terrorism. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/082906.mp3 (GREENVIEW) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn rolled up his sleeves and climbed onto the rooftop of Greenview High School to help apply a new soybean-based roof – illustrating the shift from foreign petroleum-based materials to Illinois-grown products at the heart of the new All-American Energy Plan for the State of Illinois. Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:56:17 -0400 (GREENVIEW) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn rolled up his sleeves and climbed onto the rooftop of Greenview High School to help apply a new soybean-based roof – illustrating the shift from foreign petroleum-based materials to Illinois-grown products at the heart of the new All-American Energy Plan for the State of Illinois. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/082206.mp3 PEORIA –Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn urged summer travelers to donate some of their unused frequent flyer miles to Operation Hero Miles – a national program providing free airline tickets to family members of wounded military men and women. Tue, 22 Aug 2006 14:56:17 -0400 PEORIA –Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn urged summer travelers to donate some of their unused frequent flyer miles to Operation Hero Miles – a national program providing free airline tickets to family members of wounded military men and women. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/082006.mp3 CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Pat Quinn, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) today announced the State will hire an outside engineering firm to conduct a statewide safety assessment of dams on Illinois public waterways. Sun, 20 Aug 2006 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO, IL – Illinois Lt. Governor Pat Quinn, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) today announced the State will hire an outside engineering firm to conduct a statewide safety assessment of dams on Illinois public waterways. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/081506.mp3 CHICAGO – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn rolled up his sleeves to help a work crew complete a soybean rooftop amidst the skyscrapers of the Magnificent Mile. Quinn also saluted U.S. Equities Realty – property manager of the North Michigan Avenue building – for making the switch from foreign-produced black asphalt to natural, Illinois-grown soybeans. Tue, 15 Aug 2006 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn rolled up his sleeves to help a work crew complete a soybean rooftop amidst the skyscrapers of the Magnificent Mile. Quinn also saluted U.S. Equities Realty – property manager of the North Michigan Avenue building – for making the switch from foreign-produced black asphalt to natural, Illinois-grown soybeans. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/081006.mp3 East St. Louis – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and local elected officials stood along the banks of the Mississippi River to launch the Mississippi River Coordinating Council (MRCC). Quinn also invited residents and river enthusiasts to contribute ideas that will help improve and protect the mighty Mississippi River. Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:56:17 -0400 East St. Louis – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and local elected officials stood along the banks of the Mississippi River to launch the Mississippi River Coordinating Council (MRCC). Quinn also invited residents and river enthusiasts to contribute ideas that will help improve and protect the mighty Mississippi River. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/080606.mp3 CHICAGO – Today Lt. Governor Pat Quinn asked summer travelers to donate some of their unused frequent flyer miles to Operation Hero Miles – a national program providing free airline tickets to family members of military men and women injured in the Global War on Terror. Sun, 6 Aug 2006 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO – Today Lt. Governor Pat Quinn asked summer travelers to donate some of their unused frequent flyer miles to Operation Hero Miles – a national program providing free airline tickets to family members of military men and women injured in the Global War on Terror. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/080406.mp3 BERWYN - Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn climbed to the roof of the “World’s Largest Laundromat” Friday in Berwyn to promote solar power and the Illinois Solar Initiative in the Land of Lincoln. Fri, 4 Aug 2006 14:56:17 -0400 BERWYN - Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn climbed to the roof of the “World’s Largest Laundromat” Friday in Berwyn to promote solar power and the Illinois Solar Initiative in the Land of Lincoln. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/080106.mp3 (SPRINGFIELD) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn announced new matching grant opportunities from the Heartsaver AED Fund. Administered by the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Heartsaver AED Fund will provide 50 % matching grants for defibrillator purchases to public schools, park districts, and public colleges and universities. The first day to apply for a matching grant is today Tuesday, August 1. Applications will be reviewed and approved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tue, 1 Aug 2006 14:56:17 -0400 (SPRINGFIELD) – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn announced new matching grant opportunities from the Heartsaver AED Fund. Administered by the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Heartsaver AED Fund will provide 50 % matching grants for defibrillator purchases to public schools, park districts, and public colleges and universities. The first day to apply for a matching grant is today Tuesday, August 1. Applications will be reviewed and approved on a first-come, first-serve basis. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/072606.mp3 (PEORIA) – On Wednesday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined the American Red Cross and encouraged citizens to donate blood this summer. Summer road travel and increased outdoor activity lead to more accidents which raises the need for blood donations. Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:56:17 -0400 (PEORIA) – On Wednesday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined the American Red Cross and encouraged citizens to donate blood this summer. Summer road travel and increased outdoor activity lead to more accidents which raises the need for blood donations. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/072506.mp3 (CHICAGO) – On Tuesday, July 25, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn held a news conference at Chicago’s only Costco Warehouse store to commend the company for offering decent wages and fair benefits to all workers – a policy that has made Costco one of the nation’s most successful retailers and demonstrates that paying every employee a living wage can be good business. Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:56:17 -0400 (CHICAGO) – On Tuesday, July 25, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn held a news conference at Chicago’s only Costco Warehouse store to commend the company for offering decent wages and fair benefits to all workers – a policy that has made Costco one of the nation’s most successful retailers and demonstrates that paying every employee a living wage can be good business. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/072406.mp3 (CHICAGO) – On Monday, July 24, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn announced his support of a proposed Chicago ordinance requiring big box retailers to offer all their employees a living wage and basic benefits. Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:56:17 -0400 (CHICAGO) – On Monday, July 24, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn announced his support of a proposed Chicago ordinance requiring big box retailers to offer all their employees a living wage and basic benefits. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/063006.mp3 SPRINGFIELD – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn unveiled the Portrait of a Soldier memorial – a riveting display of 130 portraits of Illinois soldiers killed in the Global War on Terror. Quinn was joined by the artist, 22-year old Cameron Schilling of Mattoon, Illinois who is a student at Eastern Illinois University. Fri, 30 Jun 2006 14:56:17 -0400 SPRINGFIELD – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn unveiled the Portrait of a Soldier memorial – a riveting display of 130 portraits of Illinois soldiers killed in the Global War on Terror. Quinn was joined by the artist, 22-year old Cameron Schilling of Mattoon, Illinois who is a student at Eastern Illinois University. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/062906.mp3 LYONS, IL – On the eve of the biggest boating holiday weekend of the year, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn proposed the Illinois Dam Safety Initiative to educate the public about dam safety and propose much needed changes to make our waterways safer for Illinois water enthusiasts. Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:56:17 -0400 LYONS, IL – On the eve of the biggest boating holiday weekend of the year, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn proposed the Illinois Dam Safety Initiative to educate the public about dam safety and propose much needed changes to make our waterways safer for Illinois water enthusiasts. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/062206.mp3 (CHICAGO) -- What’s big, green, patriotic, and smells like French fries? That’s easy, says Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn. It’s the Big Green Bus, a school bus that has been converted to run on used vegetable oil. The Big Green Bus stopped today at Chicago’s White Palace Grill as part of a 10-week, 10,000 -mile journey to promote homegrown alternative fuels. Thu, 22 Jun 2006 14:56:17 -0400 (CHICAGO) -- What’s big, green, patriotic, and smells like French fries? That’s easy, says Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn. It’s the Big Green Bus, a school bus that has been converted to run on used vegetable oil. The Big Green Bus stopped today at Chicago’s White Palace Grill as part of a 10-week, 10,000 -mile journey to promote homegrown alternative fuels. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/061606.mp3 CHICAGO – Friday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn presented 12-year-old geography whiz Bonny Jain of Moline, IL with a Hometown Hero Award. Jain took top honors at the National Geographic Bee in Washington D.C., becoming the first-ever Illinois student to bring home the championship. Fri, 16 Jun 2006 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO – Friday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn presented 12-year-old geography whiz Bonny Jain of Moline, IL with a Hometown Hero Award. Jain took top honors at the National Geographic Bee in Washington D.C., becoming the first-ever Illinois student to bring home the championship. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/061506.mp3 (CHICAGO) – On Thursday, June 15, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn celebrated the creation of Jane Addams Day, Illinois’ first commemorative holiday honoring a woman, with schoolchildren, legislators, authors, educators and civic leaders at Hull House Museum in Chicago. Thu, 15 Jun 2006 14:56:17 -0400 (CHICAGO) – On Thursday, June 15, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn celebrated the creation of Jane Addams Day, Illinois’ first commemorative holiday honoring a woman, with schoolchildren, legislators, authors, educators and civic leaders at Hull House Museum in Chicago. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/053006.mp3 Chicago— Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and actress Cindy Morgan from the original cast of Caddyshack welcomed entrants in the “25th Anniversary Caddyshack Golf Tournament” benefiting the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund. Tue, 30 May 2006 14:56:17 -0400 Chicago— Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and actress Cindy Morgan from the original cast of Caddyshack welcomed entrants in the “25th Anniversary Caddyshack Golf Tournament” benefiting the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/052506.mp3 CHICAGO -- On Thursday, May 25, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn declared Fenwick Water Polo Day throughout the State of Illinois, to honor the boys’ and girls’ varsity water polo teams of Fenwick High School in Oak Park. Both teams ended the 2005-06 season by winning their state championships – the third in a row for both teams – for an historic dual “three-peat.” Thu, 25 May 2006 14:56:17 -0400 (CHICAGO) -- On Thursday, May 25, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn declared Fenwick Water Polo Day throughout the State of Illinois, to honor the boys’ and girls’ varsity water polo teams of Fenwick High School in Oak Park. Both teams ended the 2005-06 season by winning their state championships – the third in a row for both teams – for an historic dual “three-peat.” http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/052306.mp3 CHICAGO – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn presented Kathleen Dusing – member of the USA Today’s 2006 All-USA Community College Academic First Team – with a Hometown Hero Award for her outstanding academic achievements. Tue, 23 May 2006 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn presented Kathleen Dusing – member of the USA Today’s 2006 All-USA Community College Academic First Team – with a Hometown Hero Award for her outstanding academic achievements. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/052206.mp3 CHICAGO—Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn announced Operation Hero for Hire – a national program sponsored by CareerBuilder.com to help military veterans find jobs. Mon, 22 May 2006 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO—Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn announced Operation Hero for Hire – a national program sponsored by CareerBuilder.com to help military veterans find jobs. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/051506.mp3 ST. CHARLES—Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined with United States Speaker of the House, the Honorable Dennis J. Hastert (R-IL) and the United States Postal Service to pay tribute to fallen St. Charles Airman, Staff Sgt. Jacob L. Frazier at the Post Office dedication ceremony held in his honor. The Jacob L. Frazier Post Office is one block West of Randall Road on Rt. 64 in St. Charles, Illinois. Mon, 15 May 2006 14:56:17 -0400 ST. CHARLES—Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined with United States Speaker of the House, the Honorable Dennis J. Hastert (R-IL) and the United States Postal Service to pay tribute to fallen St. Charles Airman, Staff Sgt. Jacob L. Frazier at the Post Office dedication ceremony held in his honor. The Jacob L. Frazier Post Office is one block West of Randall Road on Rt. 64 in St. Charles, Illinois. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/050206.mp3 CHICAGO—Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn gathered with members of the Polish community on the eve of Polish Constitution Day – a day to commemorate the 215th Anniversary of the Polish Constitution which was adopted on May 3, 1791. The Polish Constitution is the world’s second written constitution. Tue, 2 May 2006 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO—Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn gathered with members of the Polish community on the eve of Polish Constitution Day – a day to commemorate the 215th Anniversary of the Polish Constitution which was adopted on May 3, 1791. The Polish Constitution is the world’s second written constitution. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/042906.mp3 VIRDEN—Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn paid tribute to fallen Virden Green Beret, Staff Sgt. Gary Ray Harper, Jr. at the bench dedication ceremony held in his honor. Engraved with Sgt. Harper’s name, the bench is located in Virden’s city park as a lasting memorial to its first fatality from the Global War on Terror. Sat, 29 Apr 2006 14:56:17 -0400 VIRDEN—Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn paid tribute to fallen Virden Green Beret, Staff Sgt. Gary Ray Harper, Jr. at the bench dedication ceremony held in his honor. Engraved with Sgt. Harper’s name, the bench is located in Virden’s city park as a lasting memorial to its first fatality from the Global War on Terror. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/042606.mp3 ROCK ISLAND – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn walked with Quad City moon walkers to promote healthy living and encourage more Illinois residents to get moving one step at a time. Quinn also encouraged participants to apply their Moon Walk miles to their Walk Across Illinois goals. Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:56:17 -0400 ROCK ISLAND – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn walked with Quad City moon walkers to promote healthy living and encourage more Illinois residents to get moving one step at a time. Quinn also encouraged participants to apply their Moon Walk miles to their Walk Across Illinois goals. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/041906.mp3 UNIVERSITY PARK—Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn saluted Governor’s State University for its new solar thermal energy project which will be the largest solar thermal system in Illinois. The solar thermal energy project will pre-heat water for the University’s Olympic-size swimming pool and provide domestic hot water for most of its campus. Wed, 19 Apr 2006 14:56:17 -0400 UNIVERSITY PARK—Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn saluted Governor’s State University for its new solar thermal energy project which will be the largest solar thermal system in Illinois. The solar thermal energy project will pre-heat water for the University’s Olympic-size swimming pool and provide domestic hot water for most of its campus. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/041806.mp3 CHICAGO – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn helped the Computers for Schools Association launch “100 Percent Day,” an ambitious plan to collect 100,000 used computers in only two days. Tue, 18 Apr 2006 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn helped the Computers for Schools Association launch “100 Percent Day,” an ambitious plan to collect 100,000 used computers in only two days. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/041306.mp3 CHICAGO—Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn announced a major donation from United Airlines to Hero Miles, a program which gives military families free airline tickets to visit loved ones who are recovering in military hospitals from injuries received while on duty. Most of the miles contributed by United Airlines were donated by its customers. Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO—Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn announced a major donation from United Airlines to Hero Miles, a program which gives military families free airline tickets to visit loved ones who are recovering in military hospitals from injuries received while on duty. Most of the miles contributed by United Airlines were donated by its customers. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/040606.mp3 CHICAGO – Thursday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined Chinese soybean industry officials and American soybean growers who signed a new trade agreement at the Chicago Board of Trade. The agreement demonstrates the willingness of Chinese purchasers to buy U.S. soybeans, which would continue strong exports to China for U.S. soybean farmers. Thu, 6 Apr 2006 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO – Thursday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined Chinese soybean industry officials and American soybean growers who signed a new trade agreement at the Chicago Board of Trade. The agreement demonstrates the willingness of Chinese purchasers to buy U.S. soybeans, which would continue strong exports to China for U.S. soybean farmers. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/040206.mp3 CHICAGO – Sunday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn launched a statewide grassroots effort to limit vile and hateful protests within 200 feet of all Illinois funeral services. Quinn urged Illinois citizens to sign an online petition supporting the Let Them Rest in Peace Act – legislation allowing grieving families to pay their last respects to their loved ones with reverence and dignity. Sun, 2 Apr 2006 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO – Sunday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn launched a statewide grassroots effort to limit vile and hateful protests within 200 feet of all Illinois funeral services. Quinn urged Illinois citizens to sign an online petition supporting the Let Them Rest in Peace Act – legislation allowing grieving families to pay their last respects to their loved ones with reverence and dignity. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/033106.mp3 PEORIA – Friday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined the Peoria Area Labor Management Council (PALM) in launching the Peoria Tri-County Moon Walk. The annual event challenges Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford County residents to collectively walk the distance to the moon and back – 477,400 miles – before residents in Rockford and the Quad Cities can do the same. Fri, 31 Mar 2006 14:56:17 -0400 PEORIA – Friday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined the Peoria Area Labor Management Council (PALM) in launching the Peoria Tri-County Moon Walk. The annual event challenges Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford County residents to collectively walk the distance to the moon and back – 477,400 miles – before residents in Rockford and the Quad Cities can do the same. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/033006.mp3 CHICAGO – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn hosted the 3rd Annual Cesar Chavez Serve and Learn Program breakfast celebration and saluted Chavez service learning projects occurring throughout Illinois this March. The educational initiative teaches students the importance of service to others through academic instruction and community-service projects. More than 4,000 participants completed 100 projects across the state. Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn hosted the 3rd Annual Cesar Chavez Serve and Learn Program breakfast celebration and saluted Chavez service learning projects occurring throughout Illinois this March. The educational initiative teaches students the importance of service to others through academic instruction and community-service projects. More than 4,000 participants completed 100 projects across the state. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/032906.mp3 ELMHURST – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn celebrated with disabled Vietnam Veteran Jesse Alcozer, as he and his family moved into their newly remodeled home. The Alcozer home was tragically destroyed in a December 27 fire – five weeks after his son Army PFC Christopher Alcozer was killed in Iraq. Wed, 29 Mar 2006 14:56:17 -0400 ELMHURST – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn celebrated with disabled Vietnam Veteran Jesse Alcozer, as he and his family moved into their newly remodeled home. The Alcozer home was tragically destroyed in a December 27 fire – five weeks after his son Army PFC Christopher Alcozer was killed in Iraq. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/031606e.mp3 OAK PARK – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and the Golden Apple Foundation surprised Oak Park teacher Sandra Noel with the news that she is a Golden Apple Award winner. Thu, 16 Mar 2006 14:56:17 -0400 OAK PARK – Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and the Golden Apple Foundation surprised Oak Park teacher Sandra Noel with the news that she is a Golden Apple Award winner. http://www.standingupforillinois.org/downloads/030706.mp3 CHICAGO – Tuesday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn supported the effort to implement a Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard in the State of Illinois. Tue, 7 Mar 2006 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO – Tuesday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn supported the effort to implement a Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard in the State of Illinois. http://www.standingupforillinois.org/downloads/030206.mp3 SPRINGFIELD – Thursday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn hosted a “Textbook Town Hall Meeting” where students, parents and professors gathered to share their concerns about the rising price of textbooks. Quinn also urged the General Assembly to consider legislation ending “textbook bundling.” Thu, 2 Mar 2006 14:56:17 -0400 SPRINGFIELD – Thursday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn hosted a “Textbook Town Hall Meeting” where students, parents and professors gathered to share their concerns about the rising price of textbooks. Quinn also urged the General Assembly to consider legislation ending “textbook bundling.” http://www.standingupforillinois.org/downloads/rest_in_peace.mp3 The “Let Them Rest In Peace” legislation is moving through the Illinois Legislature. Listen to the testimony of the lead sponsor State Rep. Brandon Phelps, Lt Gov Pat Quinn and 4 family members who were directly affected by this. Thu, 2 Mar 2006 14:56:17 -0400 The “Let Them Rest In Peace” legislation is moving through the Illinois Legislature. Listen to the testimony of the lead sponsor State Rep. Brandon Phelps, Lt Gov Pat Quinn and 4 family members who were directly affected by this. http://www.standingupforillinois.org/downloads/022606.mp3 CHICAGO – Sunday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn urged the General Assembly to pass SB2672 – legislation to create “Public Health Advocates,” a not-for-profit corporation designed to protect Illinois health care consumers. Sat, 26 Feb 2006 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO – Sunday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn urged the General Assembly to pass SB2672 – legislation to create “Public Health Advocates,” a not-for-profit corporation designed to protect Illinois health care consumers. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/021606.mp3 SPRINGFIELD – Thursday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn celebrated TECH 2006: Students for The Information Age with tech-savvy students from across the state. Quinn also urged passage of the I-Connect Initiative. Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:56:17 -0400 SPRINGFIELD – Thursday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn celebrated TECH 2006: Students for The Information Age with tech-savvy students from across the state. Quinn also urged passage of the I-Connect Initiative. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/021406.mp3 CHICAGO –Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn announced a $10,000 donation by Walgreens to the Illinois Heartsaver AED Trust Fund. Tue, 14 Feb 2006 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO –Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn announced a $10,000 donation by Walgreens to the Illinois Heartsaver AED Trust Fund. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/021006.mp3 CHICAGO –Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn unveiled “Veterans Cash” – the new Illinois instant scratch-off lottery ticket. Net proceeds will be funneled into the Illinois Veterans Assistance Trust Fund, which will provide health care, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment, disability benefits and homelessness assistance for Illinois veterans. Fri, 10 Feb 2006 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO –Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn unveiled “Veterans Cash” – the new Illinois instant scratch-off lottery ticket. Net proceeds will be funneled into the Illinois Veterans Assistance Trust Fund, which will provide health care, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment, disability benefits and homelessness assistance for Illinois veterans. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/020406.mp3 CHICAGO – Saturday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn urged the Illinois General Assembly to pass the Retail Consumer Protection Act of 2006. Quinn was joined by a Des Plaines shopper who was recently charged more than $100 for two tomatoes by an inaccurate price scanner. Sat, 04 Feb 2006 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO – Saturday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn urged the Illinois General Assembly to pass the Retail Consumer Protection Act of 2006. Quinn was joined by a Des Plaines shopper who was recently charged more than $100 for two tomatoes by an inaccurate price scanner. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/020306.mp3 CHICAGO –Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn kicked-off “Give Kids A Smile Day,” at the College of Dentistry at the University of Illinois – Chicago. Give Kids a Smile Day is a national program to provide free oral health education, screening, and treatment to underserved children. Fri, 03 Feb 2006 14:56:17 -0400 CHICAGO –Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn kicked-off “Give Kids A Smile Day,” at the College of Dentistry at the University of Illinois – Chicago. Give Kids a Smile Day is a national program to provide free oral health education, screening, and treatment to underserved children. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/013106.mp3 Chicago, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn encouraged school children across the state to make and send valentines to hospitalized veterans and soldiers serving overseas. Tue, 31 Jan 2006 14:56:17 -0400 Chicago, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn encouraged school children across the state to make and send valentines to hospitalized veterans and soldiers serving overseas. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/012806.mp3 Chicago, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined “Deshka”, an 8-year-old bald eagle, to celebrate Illinois’ first official “Eagle Day.” Quinn will also encouraged citizens to take advantage of a prime opportunity provided during the next few weeks to witness the largest population of wintering bald eagles in the continental United States as they roost in Illinois. Sat, 28 Jan 2006 14:56:17 -0400 Chicago, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined “Deshka”, an 8-year-old bald eagle, to celebrate Illinois’ first official “Eagle Day.” Quinn will also encouraged citizens to take advantage of a prime opportunity provided during the next few weeks to witness the largest population of wintering bald eagles in the continental United States as they roost in Illinois. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/012706.mp3 Chicago, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn presented the Illinois Hometown Hero Award to Rev. Clay Evans, the legendary founder of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, in recognition of his efforts to welcome Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. when he moved to Chicago 40 years ago to fight for civil rights and social justice. Fri, 27 Jan 2006 14:56:17 -0400 Chicago, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn presented the Illinois Hometown Hero Award to Rev. Clay Evans, the legendary founder of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, in recognition of his efforts to welcome Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. when he moved to Chicago 40 years ago to fight for civil rights and social justice. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/012506.mp3 Chicago, IL -- Wednesday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and “Souper Bowl of Caring” President and Founder Rev. Brad Smith saluted “Souper Bowl of Caring” volunteers from groups across Chicago and encouraged young people to become “Super Heroes” by participating in “Souper Bowl of Caring 2006”. Wed, 25 Jan 2006 14:56:17 -0400 Chicago, IL -- Wednesday, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and “Souper Bowl of Caring” President and Founder Rev. Brad Smith saluted “Souper Bowl of Caring” volunteers from groups across Chicago and encouraged young people to become “Super Heroes” by participating in “Souper Bowl of Caring 2006”. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/012106.mp3 Berwyn, IL -- Saturday, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn celebrated the grand re-opening of the “World’s Largest Laundromat,” a 50-year old Berwyn laundry institution featuring the largest solar hot water system in Illinois. Sat, 21 Jan 2006 14:56:17 -0400 Berwyn, IL -- Saturday, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn celebrated the grand re-opening of the “World’s Largest Laundromat,” a 50-year old Berwyn laundry institution featuring the largest solar hot water system in Illinois. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/011906.mp3 Springfield, IL -- Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Matteson) proposed the I-Connect Initiative – legislation to provide a personal laptop computer for all 169,000 seventh grade students in Illinois public schools. Laptop computer initiatives in other states have significantly improved academic performance. Thu, 19 Jan 2006 14:56:17 -0400 Springfield, IL -- Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Matteson) proposed the I-Connect Initiative – legislation to provide a personal laptop computer for all 169,000 seventh grade students in Illinois public schools. Laptop computer initiatives in other states have significantly improved academic performance. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/011706.mp3 Chicago, IL -- Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn proposed the I-Connect Initiative – legislation to provide a personal laptop computer for all 169,000 seventh grade students in Illinois public schools. Laptop computer initiatives in other states have significantly improved academic performance. Tue, 17 Jan 2006 14:56:17 -0400 Chicago, IL -- Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn proposed the I-Connect Initiative – legislation to provide a personal laptop computer for all 169,000 seventh grade students in Illinois public schools. Laptop computer initiatives in other states have significantly improved academic performance. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/011006.mp3 Chicago, IL -- Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-118th) proposed the “Let Them Rest in Peace Act” – legislation to limit vile, disruptive, and inflammatory protests within 300 feet of all Illinois funeral services – which will be filed in the Illinois General Assembly this week. Tue, 10 Jan 2006 14:56:17 -0400 Chicago, IL -- Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn and Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-118th) proposed the “Let Them Rest in Peace Act” – legislation to limit vile, disruptive, and inflammatory protests within 300 feet of all Illinois funeral services – which will be filed in the Illinois General Assembly this week. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/010406.mp3 Chicago, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined students from Grimes Middle School to encourage Illinois citizens to keep their New Year’s resolution to lose weight by walking one step at a time with Walk Across Illinois. Wed, 4 Jan 2006 14:56:17 -0400 Chicago, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined students from Grimes Middle School to encourage Illinois citizens to keep their New Year’s resolution to lose weight by walking one step at a time with Walk Across Illinois. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/123005.mp3 Chicago, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn launched the 2006 Illinois Violin Initiative to help young Illinois students learn to play the violin. The 2006 Illinois Violin Initiative honors the memory of Army Maj. Paul Syverson III, an Illinois native who was an accomplished violinist and a decorated Special Forces officer. Gold Star parents of Maj. Syverson – Joy and Paul Syverson of Lake Zurich –joined Quinn and will serve as honorary chairpersons of the statewide learning initiative. Fri, 30 Dec 2005 14:56:17 -0400 Chicago, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn launched the 2006 Illinois Violin Initiative to help young Illinois students learn to play the violin. The 2006 Illinois Violin Initiative honors the memory of Army Maj. Paul Syverson III, an Illinois native who was an accomplished violinist and a decorated Special Forces officer. Gold Star parents of Maj. Syverson – Joy and Paul Syverson of Lake Zurich –joined Quinn and will serve as honorary chairpersons of the statewide learning initiative. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/122905.mp3 Chicago, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn presented 2005 Environmental Hero Awards to 13 citizens, cities, and groups in recognition of their commitment to providing and maintaining a healthful environment for this and future generations in Illinois. Thu, 29 Dec 2005 14:56:17 -0400 Chicago, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn presented 2005 Environmental Hero Awards to 13 citizens, cities, and groups in recognition of their commitment to providing and maintaining a healthful environment for this and future generations in Illinois. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/112305.mp3 Chicago, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn awarded a $25,000 capacity building grant to the Illinois Food Bank Association (IFBA) today to remind citizens to fight hunger this Thanksgiving and every day of the year in Illinois. Wed, 23 Nov 2005 14:56:17 -0400 Chicago, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn awarded a $25,000 capacity building grant to the Illinois Food Bank Association (IFBA) today to remind citizens to fight hunger this Thanksgiving and every day of the year in Illinois. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/111705.mp3 Sprinfield, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn reminded landowners today of a new sign-up period from November 14-25 for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). Landowners can now enroll between 15,000 and 17,000 eligible acres. Thu, 17 Nov 2005 14:56:17 -0400 Springfield, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn reminded landowners today of a new sign-up period from November 14-25 for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). Landowners can now enroll between 15,000 and 17,000 eligible acres. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/111505.mp3 Chicago, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn celebrated the 9th Annual America Recycles Day by presenting Hometown Hero Awards to some of Illinois’ most successful recycling programs – Rhodes School in River Grove Illinois, the Town of Normal, the Illinois Recycling Association, and SCARCE, a non-profit organization in Glen Ellyn – for making waste reduction a year-round commitment. Tue, 15 Nov 2005 14:56:17 -0400 Chicago, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn celebrated the 9th Annual America Recycles Day by presenting Hometown Hero Awards to some of Illinois’ most successful recycling programs – Rhodes School in River Grove Illinois, the Town of Normal, the Illinois Recycling Association, and SCARCE, a non-profit organization in Glen Ellyn – for making waste reduction a year-round commitment. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/111405.mp3 Springfield, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined Culver’s co-founder Craig Culver today to announce November 15 as the 2005 Day of Warmth. Ten percent of all sales on Tuesday, November 15 will go to statewide organizations which work directly with families and individuals struggling to pay their energy bills. Mon, 14 Nov 2005 14:56:17 -0400 Springfield, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined Culver’s co-founder Craig Culver today to announce November 15 as the 2005 Day of Warmth. Ten percent of all sales on Tuesday, November 15 will go to statewide organizations which work directly with families and individuals struggling to pay their energy bills. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/110905.mp3 Springfield, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined the Illinois Rural Health Association and SIU School of Medicine today to honor 18 doctors from across the state for their commitment to improving the health of rural residents. Wed, 9 Nov 2005 14:56:17 -0400 Springfield, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined the Illinois Rural Health Association and SIU School of Medicine today to honor 18 doctors from across the state for their commitment to improving the health of rural residents. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/101005.mp3 Chicago, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined with 95-year-old Doris "Granny D" Haddock today at Navy Pier to encourage more Illinois citizens to get moving one step at a time with Walk Across Illinois. Mon, 10 Oct 2005 14:56:17 -0400 Chicago, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined with 95-year-old Doris "Granny D" Haddock today at Navy Pier to encourage more Illinois citizens to get moving one step at a time with Walk Across Illinois. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/100505.mp3 Springfield, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn launched the first Main Street Cyber Sale to help raise money and awareness for 19 Illinois Main Street communities. More than 1,000 items are up for auction on eBay with themes ranging from unique collectibles, artwork, outdoor adventures and celebrity encounters. Wed, 5 Oct 2005 14:56:17 -0400 Springfield, IL -- Lt. Governor Pat Quinn launched the first Main Street Cyber Sale to help raise money and awareness for 19 Illinois Main Street communities. More than 1,000 items are up for auction on eBay with themes ranging from unique collectibles, artwork, outdoor adventures and celebrity encounters. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/091305.mp3 Chicago, IL -- Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn promoted the Troops-to-Teachers program, a nationwide initiative that recruits qualified members of the military to begin new careers as public school teachers in high needs schools. Today, 185 Illinois soldiers have enrolled in the Troops-to-Teachers program. Tue, 13 Sep 2005 14:56:17 -0400 Chicago, IL -- Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn promoted the Troops-to-Teachers program, a nationwide initiative that recruits qualified members of the military to begin new careers as public school teachers in high needs schools. Today, 185 Illinois soldiers have enrolled in the Troops-to-Teachers program. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/091105.mp3 Utica, IL -- Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn attended a memorial service remembering the victims of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The day was also marked by a procession down Mill Street including two moments of silence at 9:05 a.m. and 9:28 a.m., the exact times the two towers were hit on that fateful day in New York City. Sun, 11 Sep 2005 14:56:17 -0400 Utica, IL -- Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn attended a memorial service remembering the victims of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The day was also marked by a procession down Mill Street including two moments of silence at 9:05 a.m. and 9:28 a.m., the exact times the two towers were hit on that fateful day in New York City. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/090905.mp3 Champaign, IL -- Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn announced how patrons of Monical's Pizza can remember the victims of the September 11, 2001 tragedies and support the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund. Tue, 6 Sep 2005 14:56:17 -0400 Champaign, IL -- Today, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn announced how patrons of Monical's Pizza can remember the victims of the September 11, 2001 tragedies and support the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/090205.mp3 Chicago, IL -- Quinn proposed legislation to give the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) watchdog duties over oil companies doing business in Illinois to protect motorists against price-gouging. He also urged Big Oil to stock E-85 - an All-American fuel grown and processed in Illinois - in every possible Illinois gas station. Fri, 2 Sep 2005 14:56:17 -0400 Chicago, IL -- Quinn proposed legislation to give the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) watchdog duties over oil companies doing business in Illinois to protect motorists against price-gouging. He also urged Big Oil to stock E-85 - an All-American fuel grown and processed in Illinois - in every possible Illinois gas station. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/082905.mp3 Chicago, IL -- Quinn joined representatives from the U.S. EPA and the University of Illinois at Chicago for a rooftop press conference to announce that Illinois is accepting the ENERGY STAR Challenge to cut state energy use by 10 percent by 2012. Mon, 29 Aug 2005 14:56:10 -0400 Chicago, IL -- Quinn joined representatives from the U.S. EPA and the University of Illinois at Chicago for a rooftop press conference to announce that Illinois is accepting the ENERGY STAR Challenge to cut state energy use by 10 percent by 2012. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/082605.mp3 Chicago, IL -- Quinn joined dental providers and families in the North Lawndale neighborhood to talk about the importance of good oral health and recently signed legislation now requiring dental exams for students. Fri, 26 Aug 2005 14:56:09 -0400 Chicago, IL -- Quinn joined dental providers and families in the North Lawndale neighborhood to talk about the importance of good oral health and recently signed legislation now requiring dental exams for students. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/082405.mp3 Chicago, IL -- Quinn unveiled the College Textbook Initiative 2005 to address the growing problem of college textbook price gouging and other practices by the publishing industry as revealed in separate studies by the U.S. Government Accountability Office and Public Interest Research Group. Wed, 24 Aug 2005 14:56:07 -0400 Chicago, IL -- Quinn unveiled the College Textbook Initiative 2005 to address the growing problem of college textbook price gouging and other practices by the publishing industry as revealed in separate studies by the U.S. Government Accountability Office and Public Interest Research Group. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/081205.mp3 Chicago, IL -- Quinn was joined by David Vite, President of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association pushed for legislation to create an annual back-to-school sales tax holiday. The proposal, which has been successful in other states, eliminates the state's portion of the sales tax on school supplies, clothing and computer equipment beginning the first Friday of every August and continuing for nine days. Fri, 12 Aug 2005 14:56:06 -0400 Chicago, IL -- Quinn was joined by David Vite, President of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association pushed for legislation to create an annual back-to-school sales tax holiday. The proposal, which has been successful in other states, eliminates the state's portion of the sales tax on school supplies, clothing and computer equipment beginning the first Friday of every August and continuing for nine days. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/081005.mp3 Chicago, IL -- Quinn invited the people of Illinois to sign a condolence book and express their sympathy to the families of the 14 fallen marines of the Ohio-based 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. The Ohio Marine unit entered combat to replace the Chicago-based unit, the 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines, in March 2005. Wed, 10 Aug 2005 16:09:23 -0400 Chicago, IL -- Quinn invited the people of Illinois to sign a condolence book and express their sympathy to the families of the 14 fallen marines of the Ohio-based 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment. The Ohio Marine unit entered combat to replace the Chicago-based unit, the 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines, in March 2005. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/080705.mp3 Springfield, IL -- Walk Across Illinois is a new year-long health initiative designed to encourage Illinois residents to walk at least 167 miles, the equivalent of walking across Illinois from the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan. In August of 2001, Quinn hiked 167 miles from the Mississippi River in Rock Island to Lake Michigan in Chicago to promote decent health care for everyone. Sun, 7 Aug 2005 16:09:23 -0400 Springfield, IL -- Walk Across Illinois is a new year-long health initiative designed to encourage Illinois residents to walk at least 167 miles, the equivalent of walking across Illinois from the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan. In August of 2001, Quinn hiked 167 miles from the Mississippi River in Rock Island to Lake Michigan in Chicago to promote decent health care for everyone. http://www.state.il.us/video/streaming/ltgov/071805.mp3 Banner, IL -- Quinn launched a grassroots initiative to protect an area along the Illinois River from a proposed strip mine, which would threaten drinking water as well as habitats of the American Bald Eagle and American White Pelican. Local environmental advocates and elected officials joined Quinn at the site in Banner, Illinois, about 25 miles southwest of Peoria. Mon, 18 July 2005 16:09:23 -0400 Banner, IL -- Quinn launched a grassroots initiative to protect an area along the Illinois River from a proposed strip mine, which would threaten drinking water as well as habitats of the American Bald Eagle and American White Pelican. Local environmental advocates and elected officials joined Quinn at the site in Banner, Illinois, about 25 miles southwest of Peoria.