One Region One Vision for Southern Illinois Growth
Leaders discuss a regional development plan spanning a century focusing on access to healthcare and education, advertising local assets, and building knowledge based enterprises. Emphasis on collaboration to compete globally, leverage broadband, and align policies under Connect SI led by SIUC.
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Knott
Southern Illinois
Rex Duncan
Connectoi
SIUC
Duncan
Illinois
China
India
Russia
Pakistan
Japan
Maytag Displaced Workers May Qualify For Benefits
Senator Durbin stated that if the Maytag plant in Herrin Illinois closes 1000 workers will receive critical assistance to find new jobs. Workers may apply through Illinois Employment and Training Centers and can contact regional offices in Marion Murphysboro and Mount Vernon for direct help and resources.
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Dick Durbin
Obama
Department of Labor
Maytag
Illinois
Durbin
Herrin
Marion
Busch
State
Murphysboro
S. 13Th St. P.O
Mount Vernon
Potomac Blvd
Johnson County Receives $500000 USDA Rural Grant
Congressman John Shimkus announces a $500,000 loan from USDA Rural Development to Johnson County to recapitalize its intermediary revolving loan fund. The 30 year loan carries 1 percent interest and will support low interest loans to local businesses, continuing job growth in Southern Illinois.
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John Shimkus
Collinsville
Johnson County
United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development
Illinois
Shimkus
Southern
Coulterville Chamber golf winners announced
Coulterville Area Chamber of Commerce held its second annual golf scramble at White Oak Golf Course in Marissa with 15 teams. First flight winners were Brittney Hood, Russ Carpenter, Raymond Hood and Braidy Hood, sponsored by Gateway Mine. Second flight winners were Matt Birkner, Delbert Birkner, Jason Wright and Blake Birkner, sponsored by Operating Engineers Local 520. Both teams donated their winnings back to the Chamber.
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Coulterville
Coulterville Area
Tire shop closes, workers offered new positions
Southern Illinois Tire closes its store and offers its three employees new jobs at other locations. Eugene Hartsock, longtime store manager, will move to Plaza Tire Service in Anna. For other locations, visit the company site or call the provided number.
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Channell
Eugene Hartsock
Plaza Tire Service
Anna
Southern Illinois Tire
Southernillinoistire.com
Pie sellers draw crowds at Benton Farmers Market
At Benton Farmers Market Jim and Carleen Roberts report pies selling fast with fresh scratch-made fillings and dough. Locally grown produce and a friendly vibe drive Thursday attendance from 3 to 6 pm near the Benton Public Square, through October, with customers praising price and quality. Frances and Glen Wilson enjoy the weekly gathering and produce haul.
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Becky Malkovich
Carleen Roberts
Benton Farmers Market
Pinson
Benton
Jim
Jim Roberts
Consolidated Coal
Carleen
Benton Farmers’ Market
Mary Bolen
Frances Wilson
Glen
West City
Benton Public Square
Vanilla's labor and lineage drive pricey Nielsen vanilla
Nielsen Massey explains vanilla's long history from Aztec secrets to century old hand pollination in Reunion. The firm highlights its cold extraction method, strict labeling with country of origin, and the high costs of both extract and beans. A 2 ounce Madagascar vanilla bottle can exceed eight dollars.
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Nielsen
Madagascar
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Hernando Cortez
Reunion
Nielsen-Massey
Nielsen- Massey
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Chamber Golf
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Thesouthern
Beckym
Onecliq
Waukegan
Line
SICCM
John A. Logan College
CRISP
IVEY
Carterville, Illinois
Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market
Cincinnati Insurance Company
America
Cincinnati
St James
Oliver & Associates, Inc
Carbondale
A. M. Best Company
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