CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today released the following statement regarding the Walgreens Company's decision to remain headquartered in the United States.

"I commend the Walgreens Corporation for their decision to stay and continue growing in the United States of America, right here in Illinois

"As part of our Illinois family for over a century, Walgreens' decision respects their thousands of workers, managers and customers who also call our state home.

"Walgreens' decision is the right one for the company, our state and our nation."

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