The Southern CARBONDALE - New and prospective businesses are eligible to compete for $80,000 in prizes in the statewide 2009 Innovate Illinois competition. Businesses owners must submit applications no later than Aug. 12.

ULLIN - A hybrid corn producer based in Anna expanded its business this past week with a new office and shop area in the Pulaski County community of Ullin.

MARION - Pepsi MidAmerica employee Ron Ollis hung up his blue jumpsuit after working with the company for 37 years.

CARBONDALE -One Mexican-style restaurant left the city's west side and a new one will take its place � in the same location no less.

DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (June, 30th) sold 77 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (47) averaged 174.9p (+1.0p) and sold to 185p per kg and £1,280.20 gross. ...

The Assembly Rooms in Wick will be the venue for the 3rd Caithness Conference which will take place on 1st October 2009. The conference will outline the progress being made by the Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership and workshops