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Congressman Danny K. Davis joined Governor Pat Quinn at a press conference yesterday to announce the extension of “Put Illinois to Work.”



Governor Pat Quinn today announced the extension of the Put Illinois to Work (PIW) program for up to two months to serve as a bridge until Congress votes on an extension of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Emergency Contingency Fund (TANF/ECF). The federal program, which supports Put Illinois to Work, is set to expire on Sept. 30 unless Congress acts to extend the effective job creation measure. More than 26,000 workers have been hired since Put Illinois to Work was launched last April.



Put Illinois to Work is a collaborative effort of IDHS and Heartland Human Care Services and over two dozen partner organizations across the state. Funding was provided through TANF/ECF, which was created by the U. S. Congress by passing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.



Ms. Tumia Romero

Office of Congressman Danny K. Davis

Deputy Chief of Staff

3333 W. Arthington, Suite 130

Chicago, IL 60624

773-533-7520 (office)

773-533-7530 (fax)

tumia.romero@mail.house.gov