Opportunity Returns : Southern Region.

Opportunity Returns is Governor Blagojevich's comprehensive plan for restoring economic opportunity to Illinois -- an approach designed to create jobs and spur growth. This is a new approach to economic development in Illinois that focuses the state's resources on the specific strengths and needs of each region -- recognizing that local communities understand their strengths and needs the best. Ten regional plans have been developed to fit each of the regions. This plan outlines economic goals for the Southern region, which consists of Alexander, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, Wabash, Wayne, White, and Williamson counties.

Opportunity Returns : Northern Stateline region.

Describes Opportunity Returns, Governor Blagojevich's plan for aiding economic growth in Illinois, and outlines the plan's goals for the region consisting of Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago counties.

Opportunity Returns : Southwest Region.

Opportunity Returns is Governor Blagojevich's comprehensive plan for restoring economic opportunity to Illinois -- an approach designed to create jobs and spur growth. This is a new approach to economic development in Illinois that focuses the state's resources on the specific strengths and needs of each region -- recognizing that local communities understand their needs the best. Ten regional plans will be developed to fit each of the regions. This plan outlines economic and workforce goals for the Southwest region, which consists of Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair and Washington counties.

Opportunity Returns : Central Region.

Opportunity Returns is Governor Blagojevich's comprehensive strategy to restore jobs and economic vitality throughout Illinois. This new and innovative plan recognizes that we can't solve the challenges of economic development with a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, Opportunity Returns focuses on the specific strengths and needs of each region in the state. Opportunity Returns divides the state into ten geographic regions with each region receiving its own unique and tailored strategy. The plan outlines the economic development priorities for the Central region, which consists of Cass, Christian, Greene, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Sangamon, Scott, and Shelby Counties. Governor Blagojevich understands that no one knows a community better than the people who live and work in it. This plan is the result of extensive community input from business, community and government leaders throughout the Central region.

Opportunity Returns : East Central Region.

Opportunity Returns is Governor Blagojevich's comprehensive strategy to restore jobs and economic vitality throughout Illinois. This new and innovative plan recognizes that we can't solve the challenges of economic development with a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, Opportunity Returns focuses on the specific strengths and needs of each region in the state. Opportunity Returns divides the state into ten geographic regions with each region receiving its own unique and tailored strategy. This plan outlines the economic development priorities for the East Central region, which consists of Champaign, Douglas, Ford, Iroquois, Piatt, and Vermilion Counties. Governor Blagojevich understands that no one knows a community better than the people who live and work in it. This strategy is the result of extensive community input from business, community and government leaders throughout the East Central region.

Opportunity Returns : West Central Region.

Opportunity Returns is Governor Blagojevich's comprehensive plan for restoring economic opportunity to Illinois -- an approach designed to create jobs and spur growth. This historic approach to economic development in Illinois focuses the state's resources on the specific strengths and priorities of each region -- recognizing that local communities understand their needs the best. Ten regional plans have been developed to fit each of the regions. This plan outlines economic and workplace goals for the West Central region, which is comprised of Adams, Brown, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, Pike, Schuyler and Warren counties.

Illinois River Edge Redevelopment Zone Program : ... annual report [to the Illinois General Assembly].

... fulfills the statutory directive that the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO report annually to the members of the Illinois General Assembly on the status of the Illinois River Edge Redevelopment Program.

Program guidelines : Competitive Communities Initiative.

"10/03"--Colophon.

Renewable Energy Resources Program report.

Mode of access: Internet.

What is the Community Services Block Grant Program?

The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program was created by the federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981. The CSBG Program provides a range of services which assist low-income people to attain the skills, knowledge and motivation necessary to achieve self-sufficiency. The program also may offer low-income people immediate life necessities such as food, shelter, medication, etc.

[Employment Opportunities Grant Program annual report to Governor Rod R. Blagojevich and the Illinois General Assembly].

Description based on: Nov. 12, 2008 ; title supplied by cataloger.

2009 awards reception : Governor's Home Town Award

Includes a directory of all winners of the Governor's Home Town Award and states in brief the improvements that each town made to win the Award. Also includes a list of judges.

A report on the efficiency and sustainability of the Monetary Award Program /

In October 2009, the Illinois General Assembly directed this study of the Monetary Award Program (MAP) while restoring a 50 percent reduction in MAP funding occasioned by the state's poor fiscal climate. House Joint Resolution 75 (HJR 75) requires that the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), in consultation with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)) and the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), study and provide recommendations on the efficiency and sustainability of MAP. The purpose of the study is to ensure that alternatives to current aid delivery methods are considered so that the State can be assured that student access, choice, and success will be met in the most effective and practical manner.

Annual report of the Supported Employment Program.

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Awards banquet, 2006 : Governor's Home Town Award.

Includes a directory of all past winners of the Governor's Home Town Award and states in brief the improvements that each town made to win the Award. Also includes a list of judges.