GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER SPENT TIME IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FRIDAY, CELEBRATING GROWTH IN THE AGRICULTURE AND TOURISM INDUSTRY. 

SALINE RIVER FARMS IN CREAL SPRINGS IS EXPANDING THANKS TO STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS. THE GOVERNOR SAYS THIS WILL BE GREAT FOR THE REGION.

GOVERNOR PRITZKER ALSO STOPPED IN CARTERVILLE FOR THE OPENING OF THE WALKER'S BLUFF CASINO RESORT'S OFFICIAL OPENING. THE RESORT INCLUDES 113 HOTEL ROOMS, A SPA, FITNESS ROOM, BARS AND RESTAURANTS AND A CASINO WITH SLOT MACHINES AND TABLES GAMES.