WSIU-TV, radio to air Gov. Quinn's State of the State address Wednesday

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn will give his State of the State address on Wednesday at noon, and Southern Illinoisans will be able to tune in and catch the speech on WSIU-TV and WSIU Public Radio.

In his speech, the governor is expected to focus on job creation. "The top things are going to be jobs and the economy," Quinn spokeswoman Mica Matsoff said. "That's what families are talking about around the kitchen table, what they worry about when their first child is born."

In addition to jobs, Quinn is also expected to push for raising Illinois' school dropout age to 18. Currently, the state is one of 29 which allows students to quit school prior to their 18th birthday.

The address begins at noon Central time Wednesday. It will be shown live on WSIU-TV (ch. 8.1) and WUSI-TV (ch. 16.1). Live radio coverage will be available on WSIU-91.9 FM (Carbondale), WUSI-90.3 FM (Olney) and WVSI-88.9 FM (Mt. Vernon).

For the first time in several years, Quinn's speech will not include his budget proposal. The governor will instead deliver his proposal in a separate speech that is scheduled for Feb. 22. It's not yet known if it will be carried by WSIU, but when I know, I'll let you know.

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IN CASE YOU MISS IT

Gov. Pat Quinn's State of the State address will be rebroadcast on WSIU-TV/WUSI-TV at the following times:

• Wed., Feb. 1: 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. CT 
• Fri., Feb. 3: 8 p.m. CT