Maytag closure in Herrin to cost about 1000 jobs
The Herrin Maytag plant will shut down on December 31, 2006, costing about 1,000 jobs. State and local officials including Gov. Blagojevich and lawmakers pressed Whirlpool to reconsider, offering assistance and severance packages, while planning negotiations with the union and job search support for workers. Officials say they will keep trying to keep jobs in Southern Illinois and assist families through the transition.
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Du Quoin Legion to Visit County Cemeteries on Memorial Day
Perry County memorial events include Du Quoin American Legion Post 647 visiting cemeteries at McElwain Dodgetown Sacred Heart Sunset Memorial Primitive Baptist Elkville Hallidayboro Old Du Quoin and NOOF at 9 to 11:50 AM then Keyes City Park at noon. Brandy Raysby 27 of Du Quoin arrested for criminal damage to property and theft from Comcast.
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