For Release: Monday, October 31, 2005
Contact: Frank Miles: (618) 233-8026

U.S. CONGRESSMAN JERRY COSTELLO AND U.S CONGRESSMAN JOHN SHIMKUS ADDRESS THE ANNUAL SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY LUNCHEON

Collinsville, IL-On Monday, October 31, 2005 U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) addressed the participants of the annual Southwestern Illinois Development Authority (SWIDA) luncheon at noon.

Both Costello and Shimkus addressed this annual luncheon meeting of community and business leaders regarding current developments in the area and in Washington D.C. Costello and Shimkus were presented an award for the economic development work they have done in Washington DC and in the area.

The luncheon was held at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, Illinois.

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