Illinois Closes Cahokia Courthouse, Fort de Chartres and Other Sites

Unbelievable -- according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency is forced to close five hiostoric sites due to budget cuts by Democratic Governor Rod Blagojevich. Five are near St. Louis, and are popular destinations for families and student groups from the St. Louis area:

Fort de Chartres

Pierre Menard Home

Cahokia Courthouse

Fort Kaskaskia

Vandalia Statehouse

What becomes of these highly significant places? Stay tuned.