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Nelly Headlines the Du Quoin State Fair
The Du Quoin State Fair announced that rap legend Nelly will headline the Du Quoin State Fair on Mon., Sept. 2. For 24 years, Nelly has been connecting generations with his exuberant anthems, fusing musical genres, and engaging in multiple entertainment mediums including music, television, and film. The diamond selling, multi-platinum, 3x Grammy award-winning rap superstar has continuously raised the bar for the entertainment industry since stepping on the scene in 2000 with his distinctive vocals and larger-than-life personality.
Pete Davidson coming to the Heartland in August
CARTERVILLE, Ill. (KFVS) - Comedian and actor Pete Davidson will be coming to the Heartland at the end of the summer. Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort in Carterville, Illinois announced that the former ‘SNL’ star will be performing at the Event Center on Saturday, August 10 at 8 p.m.
Bonnie’s Brookman Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Rend Lake
SESSER, Ill. (July 1, 2024) – Boater Adam Brookman of Bonnie, Illinois, caught a five-bass limit weighing 14 pounds, 8 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Rend Lake. The tournament was the second event of the season for the BFL Illini Division. Brookman earned $6,726, including the lucrative $3,000 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus, for his victory.
Read SI to launch Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is coming to southern Illinois starting next week. Starting on July 9, Read S-I says families living in the southern 18 county region will be able to enroll their children ages 0-5 for free books delivered to their home each month. The Dolly Parton's Imagination Library...
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