WHITTINGTON, IL (KFVS) - The Parade of Quilts Celebration will be April 24 through 27 at the Southern Illinois Art and Artisans Center.

Each year the Artisans Center offers a display of unique art quilts created by members of the Illinois Artisans Program. These exceptional quilts encompass both traditional and modern designs and offer a lively look into the art of contemporary quilt making.

The center is located at 14967 Gun Creek Trail in Whittington, Ill.

For more information, you can call 618-629-2220.

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(KFVS) – The Grandstand entertainment line-up has been announced for the 2013 Illinois State Fair. 

State Fair Manager Amy Bliefnick today announced additional concert bookings for the August festival, including performances by The Band Perry, Billy Currington, Gary Allan, Thompson Square, Styx and REO Speedwagon.     

“The progress that has been made is exciting,” Bliefnick said. “Coupled with the previously announced booking of country superstar Toby Keith and the return of the Million Dollar Quartet, we are well on the way to delivering the kind of top-notch entertainment that fairgoers have come to expect.”  

(KFVS) - This holiday season, we want to see what you're thankful for.

Maybe you're thankful for your family, friends or that new car you've been saving up for. Show us and your picture and story will be featured online and maybe on-air.

Send us pictures of what you're thankful for to cNews@kfvs12.com or upload them by clicking here. Don't forget to include your name, where you're from and what and why you're thankful.

If you don't have picture, simply comment on this story and tell us what you're thankful for. We'll add your comment into the story.

You can visit our slideshow from last year to see what viewers were thankful for then: