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Governor Quinn Fighting Obesity in Illinois

By: Courtney Kerch

Updated: January 9, 2012

He launches a "Walk Across Illinois" initiative to help people combat obesity and other health related issues such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

Quinn is asking people to walk 167 miles this year.

Several high profile celebrity athletes support the initiative, including former Chicago Bears player Otis Wilson.

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