T-shirt sales helping with Bald Knob Cross restoration project

Silkworm Inc. in Murphysboro is doing its part to help one of the most recognizable landmarks in Southern Illinois.

Beginning on Saturday, Dec. 12, locations throughout Southern Illinois and into Missouri were selling t-shirts to raise money for the restoration of the Cross of Peace atop Bald Knob Mountain near Alto Pass.

The t-shirts sell for $10 each. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Cross, a local organization which is helping to raise funds for restoration of the landmark.

Silkworm Inc. is a custom apparel, promotional products and graphic design company.

The t-shirts are available at the following locations in the Union County area:

Doo or Dye, Alto Pass. Von Jakob Winery, Alto Pass. Grammer's Market, Alto Pass.

Rusty's Home Center, Anna. Kroger, Anna. Phases, Cobden. Shear Encounter, Cobden. Fox's Fleas, East Cape Girardeau.