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Closing Southern Illinois movie houses fade from town life
The article chronicles the decline of small town theaters in Southern Illinois from the Liberty in Murphysboro to the Granada in Mount Vernon. It cites industry shifts from single screens to multiplexes and stadium venues, economic pressures, and the pull of downtown revitalization efforts, with community nostalgia and selective renovations highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Cottingham
Kerasotes Theatres
Springfield
Varsity
Grand
Illinois
Cottingham
International
Webster
Steeleville
du Quoin
John Rednour
Cutler
Willis Johnson
Downers Grove
Johnson
Patricia Zubak
Elmhurst City Centre
Chicago
York
Benson
the Grand
Barker
Nashville
David
Jennifer Zimmer
Hoyleton
Charlie Diggens