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Off the Shelves Roundy's closing hits Southern Illinois grocers
Local grocers brace for Roundy's closing in Eldorado this fall as suppliers fear loss of business. Don LaBotte of Small's in Marion cites decades of Roundy's products and questions who will replace the distributor. Big John's in Eldorado also laments the news as owners seek a new supplier for dairy, meats, dry goods, and more.
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Roundy’s closing to hit Saline County hard
Saline County faces a major economic blow as Roundy’s Eldorado distribution center plans closure with more than 170 jobs at risk. Chamber of commerce executive Katrinka Stevers calls it devastating, noting the broader adverse effect on the local economy.
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Officials reach tentative budget deal in Illinois
Gov Rod Blagojevich and legislative leaders announce a tentative budget accord easing a lengthy stand-off. The plan would boost K-12 funding, keep Vandalia Correctional Center open, and cut at least 3000 state jobs with a 4 percent agency reduction in most departments.
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Kohl appears before fourth grand jury in ROE probe
Barry Kohl, superintendent of the Franklin Williamson Regional Office of Education, appeared for a fourth time in six months before a Franklin County grand jury. The probe, begun over 14 months ago, centers on more than 160000 in ROE expenditures after a March 2003 auditor general audit that cited 17 findings.
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Fans stand behind Martha Stewart at Carbondale Kmart
Shoppers at Carbondale Kmart said Martha Stewart's five month prison sentence for lying about a stock sale won't affect their buying. Mary Wallace and Mark Wright voiced continued support, noting her products remain appealing and reasonably priced despite the scandal. The article notes stock moves after the sentencing and references prior communications to a judge.
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