Blue Bell Returns With Regional Meat Production in Southern Illinois
Du Quoin Specialty Meats plans to contract a small plant in Trenton to revive Blue Bell products across 46 stores in Southern Illinois. Pearl and Gardner renovated the former Du Quoin Packing Co. plant, facing delays from June weather, aiming for 112 jobs and 12,000 to 18,000 cattle butchered in year one. Blue Bell recipes will be sourced from Excalibur in Pekin with expansion to restaurants and fair showcases planned.
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Iowa Straw Poll Could Shape Pawlenty Bachmann Bid
Ahead of the Iowa Straw Poll, Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann face high stakes as Rick Perry and Sarah Palin loom. Mitt Romney leads national polls while Perry and Palin run write-in efforts. other candidates like Gingrich Paul Santorum Cain Huntsman and Cain seek surprise showings at Iowa State University.
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SIU announces rebranding to broaden reach and showcase SIU strengths
Cheng outlines a broad strategy to expand the university’s audience through a redesigned website and new materials. She cites comprehensive perception research, competitive analysis, and a focus-group process with students faculty alumni and community members guiding the effort.
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Tax relief options for seniors in Jackson County outlined
Berkowitz notes 3088 seniors qualified for the 2010 tax exemption with September first payment due. Eligible seniors 65 plus with income under 55000 can use the Senior Citizens Assessment Free Homestead Exemption to shield home value from tax rate increases. The Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral lets qualifying seniors defer taxes with a 6 percent loan, repayable after death or sale.
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Wepsiec to Step Down After 17 Years as State's Attorney
Wepsiec said his announcement was bitter sweet and he wants more time with family. He plans no retirement and will not seek re election. his final term ends November 30 2012 with replacement election that month. He previously served as Carbondale city attorney and SIU alumnus earned law degree from DePaul in 1981.
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