Continental to invest in Mount Vernon plant expansion
Continental Tire North America announces a $60 to $70 million addition of a new tandem mixer and a separate $70 to $100 million expansion plan at the Mount Vernon facility. The moves come with wage and benefit cuts totaling about 23 percent, aimed at boosting global competitiveness. Plant officials, led by Hank Eisenga, emphasize long term commitment, regional job growth, and continued tire production in Mount Vernon. Mayor David Keene calls the news positive for Southern Illinois.
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Governor faces storm aid criticism in Cahokia fallout
After July storms crippled Cahokia water and power, Mayor Bergman praised timely state aid while GOP challenger Judy Baar Topinka pressed for an apology and faster federal relief. IEMA defended actions with work crews, food and shelter aid, and inmate labor, while Bergman stood by the governor's response.
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Earthquake theory on Cache River formation gains support
Scientists propose the New Madrid quake of 1812 sank Buttonland Swamp area, creating sinklands in the Cache River wetlands. The idea suggests rapid, significant landscape change and informs restoration plans by the Nature Conservancy, though exact recreation remains impractical.
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Blagojevich defends hiring amid backlash and praise
Gov. Blagojevich defended hiring decisions as aimed at education funding and job creation while denying involvement in hiring rule violations. He drew a Lincoln analogy for ongoing reforms, prompting a sharp retort from Republican rival Topinka’s camp urging truthfulness about ongoing scandals.
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