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Quinn makes unannounced trip to Spain

By Greg Smith

Quinn makes unannounced trip to Spain

July 6, 2012 Updated Jul 6, 2012 at 7:33 AM CDT

Governor Pat Quinn has made an unannounced trip to Spain.

According to the Chicago Tribune, Quinn is looking to attract manufacturing, construction, and alternative energy to Illinois.

A spokesperson says Spanish firms employ about 1,200 people in Illinois.

Quinn is paying for his own travel.

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