Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey speaks at Tyson plant

Tyson beef plant closes in Illinois

On Aug. 13, Tyson Foods announced its plant in Joslin was closing effective that week, leaving about 2,500 people without jobs. While the closure seemed sudden, the beef industry has been struggling for some time.

Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey speaks at Tyson plant

Few cars rolled by the Tyson Foods plant in Joslin Wednesday morning and even fewer left the plant's entrance. Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey held a news conference outside the plant, where nearly 2,500 employees were laid off. On…