2024 Illinois State Fair showcases Cicada Art Contest winners, with "Dawn of the Cicada" by Chris Hodge winning Best of Show.

The Illinois State Fair features Cicada Art Contest 2024 winners, showcasing over 400 art pieces inspired by the central Illinois cicada emergence. The Best of Show, "Dawn of the Cicada", was created by high school art teacher Chris Hodge. Winning entries are on display until Aug 18, with public voting for the People's Choice award ending on the same date. The contest aimed to celebrate the cicada phenomenon and received nearly 350 entries.

August 13, 2024
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