A once dying mall in Southern Illinois is getting a mighty makeover, thanks to $112M bond deal — created by the state and backed by local tax money — but the project has hit a speed bump By Newspaper Staff | December 15, 2025 | 0 Spread the loveBy Beth HundsdorferCapitol News Officials say the massive redevelopment is on track, but a main developer has already dropped out, facing a slew of lawsuits Posted in Illinois News and tagged economic development, Glen Carbon, Government, Infrastructure, JB Pritzker, Marion, Mike Absher, Mt. Vernon, southern Illinois, STAR Bonds