Auditor general says fair should tow illegal cars
A state audit finds Illinois fairs losing 9.2 million over two years despite laws to break even. Du Quoin considers towing illegally parked cars to reclaim revenue, while Springfield faces staffing gaps reducing parking revenue.
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Fair
Springfield
Illinois
du Quoin
William Holland
Rod Blagojevich
Chris Herbert
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Herbert
Holland
Auditor General
Star Ethanol Plant Planned for Franklin County
Franklin County Regional Economic Development Corp. announced a $44 million Star Ethanol plant to be built between Benton and West Frankfort. The project will hire about 110 during construction and 36 when operational next spring, with a 30 million gallon output and corn needs of 10.8 million bushels annually sourced locally. The deal includes Didion plant acquisition, preserving current Didion workers. project could spur up to $50 million in additional economic impact and attract related businesses.
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Christopher
Franklin County
Franklin County Regional Economic Development Corp
Ron Gerino
Star Ethanol
Benton
West Frankfort
Ken Burzynski
Fredco
Gerino
Didion
Florida
Bartender Foils Benton Bar Robbery In Fiery Standoff
Robyn Breidenbach, on shift at City Limits Lounge, tackled a man who entered the Benton bar, grabbed a bank bag, and fled. In the scuffle she reclaimed the money, ripped the robber's shirt, and sent him fleeing to a waiting car. Police hold the shirt as evidence.
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Pamela Kayschmalenbenu
Robyn Breidenbach
City Limits Lounge
Benton
Breidenbach
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