The governor is in southern Illinois again visiting his new bestest friends (From a press release):

**Governor’s Public Schedule**

For Monday, February 7, 2005

SPRINGFIELD – Taking action immediately on his plan to continue building on the state’s impressive economic progress, create new jobs and maintain Illinois’ reputation as a place to do business, Gov. Rod Blagojevich will visit three Illinois communities and make major economic announcements.

WHO: Gov. Blagojevich
WHAT: Promotes vital southern Illinois project
CITY: Nashville
WHERE: Nashville Community High School
1300 S. Mill Street
TIME: 10:00 a.m.

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WHO: Gov. Blagojevich
WHAT: Announcing major new expansion project
CITY: Edwardsville
WHERE: Gateway Commerce Interchange
24 Gateway Commerce Center Dr. East
TIME: 12:30 p.m.

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WHO: Gov. Blagojevich
WHAT: Unveiling Opportunity Returns Southeast region plan
CITY: Effingham
WHERE: HN Automotive
Manufacturing floor
1500 Heartland Blvd.
TIME: 2:30 p.m.

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