Banquet Center & Catering

BARRACK'S CATER INN LEASES EASTPORT BANQUET CENTER

PEORIA, IL (March 11, 2008) - Barrack's Cater Inn has entered into an agreement to lease
EastPort Banquet Center from Cullinan Real Estate Holdings, LLC. EastPort Banquet Center
is located at 701 Mariners Way, East Peoria, IL. The facility, which is located at EastPort Marina,
is highlighted by a beautiful scenic view of the Illinois river and the Peoria skyline.

The facility, which can accommodate up to 250 guests, is available for weddings, banquets,
conferences, meetings, and party type events. A small private meeting room is available for
groups up to 50. The facility consists of a banquet room with a bar and an outside multi-level
deck. The outside deck is also available for wedding ceremonies.
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PEORIA, IL (January 23, 2008) - Barrack's Cater Inn received the Heart of Illinois Hospitality
Association's "Best in the Midwest" Business & Industry Award for 2007. The award was
presented at the HOI Hospitality Association's annual Winterfest banquet. Over 300 guests
were in attendance. This award recognizes a company who has demonstrated hospitality
industry leadership and noteworthy achievement and has make a lasting contribution to
the advancement of the industry.

Peoria, IL (Nov. 5, 2007) - Barrack's Cater Inn has been chosen, yet another year for the
Journal Star Readers' Choice Award. Eight years in row Barrack's has been recognized
as the "Best Banquet Facility." Outside of Barrack's Cater Inn Banquet Center located
on Pioneer Parkway, Barrack's provides quality food and service at several other locations
including availability at your home or business.

This year Readers' Choice Award was presented to Barrack's for the Best Banquet Facility
out of 76 other business categories. Journal Star Readers' Choice Award had 799 entries this year.

PEORIA, IL (March 30, 2007) Barrack's Cater Inn was the recipient of the "First Place Award"
for their booth design at the Business Showcase Trade Fair on March 27th at the Peoria Civic Center.
The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors the trade fair. The show consisted of over 200
booths and was attended by more than 5,000 business professionals.

The booth featured an ice sculpture of a "Martini Ice Luge" set up in front of a twinkle light backdrop.
Pomegranate raspberry juice was poured through the ice into miniature martini cups. The booth was
decorated in red and lime green satin tablecloths with floral accents of Gerber daisies and mums.
An appetizer of goat cheese tapenade served on clear Asian spoons was enjoyed by attendees.

Peoria, IL (November 2, 2006) - Barrack's Cater Inn has been chosen, yet another year for
the Journal Star Readers' Choice Award. Seven years in row Barrack's has been recognized
as the "Best Banquet Facility." Outside of Barrack's Cater Inn Banquet Center located on
Pioneer Parkway, Barrack's provides quality food and service at several other locations
including availability at your home or business.

This year Readers' Choice Award was presented to Barrack's for the Best Banquet Facility
out of 84 other business categories. Journal Star Readers' Choice Award had 866 entries this year.
Barrack's thanks all of its patrons and as always, welcomes new and returning guests.

BARRACK'S CATER INN RECIPIENT OF "BUSINESS & INDUSTRY AWARD"

PEORIA, IL (February 3, 2006) - Barrack's Cater Inn received the Heart of Illinois Hospitality
Association's "Best in the Midwest" Business & Industry Award for 2005. The award was
presented at the HOI Hospitality Association's annual Winterfest banquet. Over 300 guests
were in attendance. This award recognizes a company who has demonstrated hospitality
industry leadership and noteworthy achievement and has make a lasting contribution to
the advancement of the industry.

Peoria, IL (Nov. 5, 2005) - Barrack's Cater Inn has been chosen, yet another year for the
Journal Star Readers' Choice Award. Six years in row Barrack's has been recognized
as the "Best Banquet Facility." Outside of Barrack's Cater Inn Banquet Center located
on Pioneer Parkway, Barrack's provides quality food and service at several other locations
including availability at your home or business.

This year Readers' Choice Award was presented to Barrack's for the Best Banquet Facility
out of 76 other business categories. Journal Star Readers' Choice Award had 799 entries this year.
Barrack's thanks all of its patrons and as always, welcomes new and returning guests.

PEORIA, IL (September 8, 2005) - Ramada & Conference Center has selected Barrack's Cater Inn
as their preferred caterer. Ramada offers more than 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting/banquet
space in 8 meeting rooms, including their giant glass atrium. The spacious conference facilities
can accommodate functions up to 1,400 people.

PEORIA, IL (March 24, 2005) Barrack's Cater Inn was the recipient of the "Best of Show"
award for their booth design at the 19th Annual Area Business Connection Trade Fair
on March 23rd at the Peoria Civic Center. The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
sponsors the trade fair. The show consisted of 211 booths and was attended by more
than 5,000 business professionals.

The booth theme was Aphrodisiac Foods and featured a heart ice sculpture, rotating raised
platforms on a buffet station with a variety of food items considered "aphrodisiacs". The
featured item was a Belgium chocolate Dipping Fountain where attendees could dip items
such as strawberries, pineapple chunks, grapes, and pretzels into the dark chocolate.

PEORIA, IL (March 15, 2005) The City of Peoria has selected Barrack's Cater Inn as one of
three exclusive caterers for the Riverfront Gateway Building. Previously customers have had
a choice of approximately 40 caterers & foodservice vendors to choose from. Barrack's Cater Inn
was chosen for their experience and commitment to producing outstanding catered events.

The Gateway's Grand Ballroom seats up to 290 and is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
rentals. This elegant room opens onto a full-length balcony that offers a breath-taking view
of the Illinois River. The Gateway's 2nd floor meeting & banquet rooms seat up to 90 guests.

The Gateway Building is designed to allow for a variety of dining options whether simple
or extravagant hors d-oeuvres and cocktails to a buffet or an elegant sit-down dinner. The
Gateway building is equipped with state of the art audio-visual, telephone service w/
modem capabilities, a portable dance floor, bar, and podium.

About Barrack's

Barrack's Cater Inn Banquet Center and Catering is located at 1224 W. Pioneer Parkway.
The facility accommodates up to 400 guests. Off premise catering is available anywhere
in Central Illinois. Catering events include meetings, banquets, open houses, receptions,
picnics and outdoor events, weddings, theme events, and other party type events. Food
service is available 7 days week, 24 hours a day. Barrack's Cater Inn is known for their
exceptional food quality, presentation, and fine service.

In 2004, Barrack's Cater Inn catered over 1950 events feeding nearly 131,000 people. The
business employs approximately 35 full and part-time employees. The business boasts over
2200 company/organization patrons and countless individual patrons. Off premise catering
accounts for 65% of the company's total sales. As a result of their tradition of fine food and
personalized service, Barrack's has seen an amazing growth of 700% in the past 18 years.

Barrack's Cater Inn received the "2002 Outstanding Small Business of the Year Award"
by the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce. In 2004, Barrack's was featured in a National
trade magazine and was also selected for the 5th year in a row as a recipient of the Journal
Star 2004 Readers' Choice Award for "Best Banquet Facility".

For more information on Barrack's Cater Inn visit www.caterinn.com

In 2003, Barrack's Cater Inn catered over 1800 events feeding nearly 158,000 people.
The business employs approximately 35 full and part-time employees.  The business
boasts over 2200 company/organization patrons and countless individual patrons. 
Off premise catering accounts for 65% of the company’s total sales.  As a result of
their tradition of fine food and personalized service, Barrack's Cater Inn has seen
an amazing growth of 700% in the past 17 years.

Barrack’s Cater Inn received the “2002 Outstanding Small Business of the Year Award”
by the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce.  In 2002, Barrack’s was a finalist for the
Central Illinois Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award recognizing companies that
maintain a solid commitment to conducting their business practices in an ethical
fashion.
Barrack’s Cater Inn was selected for the 4^th year in a row as a recipient
of the Journal Star 2003 Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Banquet Facility”.   
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BARRACK'S CATER INN RECIPIENT OF JOURNAL STAR
2003 READERS’ CHOICE AWARD

Barrack's Cater Inn Banquet Center and Catering is located at 1224 W. Pioneer
Parkway. The facility accommodates up to 400 guests. Off premise catering is
available anywhere in Central Illinois. Catering events include meetings,
banquets, open houses, receptions, picnics and outdoor events, weddings,
theme events, and other party type events. Food service is available 7 days
week, 24 hours a day. Barrack’s Cater Inn is known for their exceptional food
quality, presentation, and fine service.

In 2001, Barrack's Cater Inn catered 1803 events feeding nearly 125,000 people.
The business employs approximately 35 full and part-time employees. The business
boasts over 2200 company/organization patrons and countless individual patrons.
Off premise catering accounts for 65% of the company’s total sales. As a result of
their tradition of fine food and personalized service, Barrack's Cater Inn has seen
an amazing growth of 700% in the past 15 years.

Barrack’s Cater Inn received the “2002 Outstanding Small Business of the Year
Award”by the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce. Also, Barrack’s Cater Inn was
a finalist for the 2002 Central Illinois Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award
recognizing companies that maintain a solid commitment to conducting their
business practices in an ethical fashion.

“MAIN STREET DINNER THEATRE SELECTS BARRACKS CATER INN”

Barrack's Cater Inn has been selected by the Main Street Dinner Theatre
in Farmington to cater dinner buffets for their weekly theatre shows.
The two upcoming comedy shows include “Nunsense” from October 10th
thru November 9th, and The Farndale Ladies Christmas Carol” from
November 21st thru December 28th. Performances are Friday & Saturday
a t 6:30 PM, and Sunday at 12:30 PM. For more information call 245-2300.

About Barrack’s
Barrack's Cater Inn Banquet Center and Catering is located at
1224 W. Pioneer Parkway. The facility accommodates up to 400 guests.
Off premise catering is available anywhere in Central Illinois. Catering
events include meetings, banquets, open houses, receptions, picnics and
outdoor events, weddings, theme events, and other party type events.
Food service is available 7 days week, 24 hours a day. Barrack’s Cater Inn
is known for their exceptional food quality, presentation, and fine service.

In 2002, Barrack's Cater Inn catered 1803 events feeding nearly 125,000 people.
The business employs approximately 35 full and part-time employees.
The business boasts over 2200 company/organization patrons and countless
individual patrons. Off premise catering accounts for 65% of the company’s
total sales. As a result of their tradition of fine food and personalized service,
Barrack's Cater Inn has seen an amazing growth of 700% in the past 15 years.

Barrack's Cater Inn was the recipient of the “Best of Show” award for their booth
design at the 17th Annual Area Business Connection Trade Fair on March 25 & 26th
at the Peoria Civic Center. The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors
the trade fair. The show consisted of 221 booths and was attended by more
than 5,000 business professionals.

Barrack’s Cater Inn theme “Cateritaville” (Margaritaville) consisted of a
beach type shack bar, beach chairs, palm trees, sand & shells. Jimmy Buffet’s
“Margaretville” & the Beach Boy’s “Kokomo” added extra ambiance.
Barrack’s booth also offered non-alcoholic margaritas and their famous
gourmet turtle brownies. The catering staff complemented the booth by
wearing red & khaki colored shirts printed with lobsters and crabs.

Barrack's Cater Inn Banquet Center and Catering is located at 1224 W.
Pioneer Parkway. The facility accommodates up to 400 guests. Off premise
catering is available anywhere in Central Illinois. Catering events include
meetings, banquets, open houses, receptions, picnics and outdoor events,
weddings, theme events, and other party type events. Food service is
available 7 days week, 24 hours a day. Barrack’s Cater Inn is known for
their exceptional food quality, presentation, and fine service.

In 2002, Barrack's Cater Inn catered 1803 events feeding nearly 125,000 people.
The business employs approximately 35 full and part-time employees. The
business boasts over 2200 company/organization patrons and countless
individual patrons. Off premise catering accounts for 65% of the company’s
total sales. As a result of their tradition of fine food and personalized service,
Barrack's Cater Inn has seen an amazing growth of 700% in the past 15 years.

In 2001, Barrack's Cater Inn catered 1803 events feeding nearly 125,000 people.
The business employs approximately 35 full and part-time employees.
On April 18 & 19, 2002, Barrack’s Cater Inn served over 6500 meals at the
“2002 Biennial Conference For Women”. The conference was held at the
Assembly Hall on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.

The business boasts over 2200 company/organization patrons and countless
individual patrons. Off premise catering accounts for 65% of the company’s total
sales. As a result of their tradition of fine food and personalized service, Barrack's
Cater Inn has seen an amazing growth of 700% in the past 15 years.

(August 21, 2002

BARRACK'S CATER INN CELEBRATES 3 ANNIVERSARIES

James Barrack, President, Barrack’s Cater Inn, announced today that on Thursday,
August 29, 2002, Barrack's Cater Inn will celebrate 70 years of foodservice, 40 years
of catering and 15 years at their banquet center on Pioneer Parkway in Peoria.

The Anniversary Party is planned from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Over 2000 invitations
have been sent to local dignitaries, business clients, and associates. Special guests
include US Rep. Ray LaHood, State Rep. David Leitch, Mayor David Ransburg,
State Sen. George Shadid, City Council Members, and former Mayor Jim Maloof.