Cedarhurst Art Fair to Close With Final Weekend Finale
The Cedarhurst Center for the Arts hosts the 49th and last Cedarhurst Art & Craft Fair September 5 to 7 with 70 plus artists, food vendors, kids activities, live music, and a commemorative exhibit. Co chair Cheryl Settle notes the farewell celebrates a long running South ern Illinois tradition with an entertainment tent lineup headlined by the Jorrells. Open 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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Illinois 13 expansion moves toward final phases
Illinois 13 near Crab Orchard Lake will gain a rebuilt bridge, added lanes in both directions, and a bike lane as IDOT advances the project over about two and a half years. Traffic will run one lane each way during construction. Secretary Gia Biagi and Carterville officials call the multimodal upgrade vital for regional connectivity and economic growth.
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Du Quoin Man Arrested in Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse Case
Christopher B. Davis, 36, was arrested August 25 by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office on a Class 2 felony charge following a months long ISP led probe into alleged sexual abuse of a minor. The investigation began December 2024 with local authorities and the Perry Jackson County Child Advocacy Center. Davis is jailed in Jackson County awaiting first court appearance.
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Shawneetown port center boosts freight economies
Governor JB Pritzker and state leaders joined Shawneetown port officials to break ground for a fertilizer distribution center. The 2026 completion is expected to bring about 50 jobs, funded by 27 million dollars in public and private backing, including 12.6 million from Rebuild Illinois.
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