Gov. Quinn Working to Bring More Jobs to State

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By WEEK Producer

Story Published: Oct 17, 2009 at 6:53 PM CDT

Story Updated: Oct 17, 2009 at 10:33 PM CDT

A day after Illinois reported its highest unemployment rate since 1983, Governor Pat Quinn toured a business that could bring more bucks and jobs to Illinois.

The Governor stopped at the National Railway Equipment Company in Dixmoor. It produces parts for high–speed and environmentally friendly trains.

"I think we have to do everything possible in government and private life to take on the challenge of making sure everyone has a good job. And, that's what I do when I wake up every morning until the time I go to bed," said Gov. Quinn.

Illinois unemployment climbed to 10.5 percent in September.
The governor also stopped at a library in Skokie that was saved through donations.

Saturday, Oct 17 at 8:47 PM Bob wrote ...

He is not getting any kick backs for the people he is laying off. You can bet he will get kick backs form a company like national railway. But thats my opine.

Saturday, Oct 17 at 8:44 PM william wrote ...

i think the way is to cut back on governmemt and the do nothing assistant to the assistant jobs. There is jobs to be had but as long as you can make more on welfare and food stamps people are going to stay home making more babies so you can give out more food stamps,And on and on it goes.

Saturday, Oct 17 at 7:42 PM fred williams wrote ...

well if he is wanting to curb unemployment why is wanting to lay off state employees.

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