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 The Opportunity Returns News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about Opportunity Returns-related issues and news, ranging from announcements about new businesses and the creation of jobs, to business incentives and grant awards.
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07/17/08 - Governor Blagojevich urges Congressional Delegation to support additional LIHEAP funding
Low-income families, seniors, people with disabilities apply for summer energy assistance in record numbers
CHICAGO – Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today sent a letter to members of Illinois’ Congressional Delegation urging them to support legislation that would increase funding to the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The letter comes as the Governor announces that the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) has set daily records for applications accepted from low-income families, seniors and people with disabilities seeking summer energy assistance since the July 7 launch of the program.
07/16/08 - GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES BATMAN MOVIE THE DARK KNIGHT GENERATES NEARLY $40 MILLION IN REVENUE FOR THE ILLINOIS ECONOMY
Dark Knight filmed in Illinois during 2007 is the largest film ever made in Illinois
CHICAGO – In anticipation of tonight’s Chicago premiere of the new Batman film, The Dark Knight, Governor Blagojevich today announced that The Dark Knight brought nearly $40 million in revenue to the Illinois economy, making it the largest movie filmed in Illinois on record. The movie, which was filmed in the Chicago area last year, created approximately 4,500 job hires. The movie opens to the public on Friday, July 18.
07/15/08 - GOVERNOR BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES MILLERCOORS CHOOSES CHICAGO FOR NEW HEADQUARTERS, CREATING OVER 300 JOBS
State’s $18 million dollar investment package and vast resources help secure merged headquarter
CHICAGO – Governor Rod R. Blagojevich announced today that Illinois succeeded in bringing the new headquarters for MillerCoors to Illinois with a $18 million investment package for the company. The state’s investment supports a $39.5 million investment by MillerCoors, and comes as a part of Opportunity Returns, the Governor’s comprehensive economic development strategy to create jobs and build the Illinois economy.
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