Readers' Regional Choice winners from Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois Illinois Magazine honors the region with top picks across culture, dining, nature, and events. Notable winners include SIU Saluki in Carbondale, John Malkovich as Illinois actor, Copper Dragon as concert venue, Du Quoin State Fair, Shawnee National Forest, Rend Lake golf, and Superman statue as a landmark, reflecting a broad regional pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Magazine
Southern Illinois
Carbondale
Siu Saluki
du Quoin
Shawnee National Forest
Illinois
John Malkovich
Benton
Cheonae Kim
Kay Smith
Vandalia
Mike Reis
Zimmer Broadcasting
Kathy Sweeney
Kfvs Channel 12
Tony’s
Marion
Booby’s
McAndrew Stadium
Pagliai’s
Winners: Illinois magazine names best sites in Southern Illinois
Illinois Magazine surveys readers to pick top spots in the region. Metropolis receives praise for Superman Celebration and statue. Du Quoin State Fair tops lists for best fair and best place to watch politicians. Other honors go to Fragrant Fields Dongola and Flamm Orchard Cobden for desserts, with picks across dining, shopping, arts, and hiking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veach’s
Metropolis
Tom’s Place
de Soto
Flamm’s Orchard
Cobden
Murphysboro
Illinois
Curt Jones
University Mall
Carbondale
Southern Illinois Artisans
Rend Lake
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Marion
Shawnee National Forest
Giant City
Makanda
Trail of Tears
Jonesboro
Carlyle
Kinkaid Lake
Superman
du Quoin State Fair
Paul Simon
Dongola
Family Tree Garden
du Quoin
Family Tree Garden Center
Chuck Hedges
Wal-Mart
University of Illinois Extension Service
17Th Street
Flamm Orchard
Old
U.S
Farley's
Tj’s Barbecue
Giant City Lodge
VF Factory
West Frankfort
Pheasant Hollow Winery
Whittington
Winkeler
Mike Reis
Zimmer Communications
Kathy Sweeney
Channel 12
Heartland News
Giant City State Park
Garden of the Gods
Father's work ethic spans generations and generations
Varis recalls her father Payne instilling a hard work ethic through example. He rose at 4 a.m. to tend a dairy, never complained, and expected his children to work hard and behave. Payne Jr. followed his father to college and career, emphasizing education as a given and valuing physical labor and dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varis
Payne
Gladys
William Frank Payne Jr
Murray State University
Payne Jr
Father
University of Illinois
Benton
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