August 2015 Limited Magazine

Limited Bloomington-Normal’s Premier Lifestyle and Business Magazine August 2015

The Kinsellas:

100 years of Family Farming

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INDEX

August 2015

Features

Flick...................................................................... Page 7 Community Cancer Center Healing Garden.......Page 8, 9 Poem: Dispelling the Darkness........................... Page 11 Tribute to Tapley................................................. Page 12 Baby Bumps and Varicose Veins.......................... Page 13 Adult Day Services.............................................. Page 15 Discover China.................................................... Page 27 Cover Story: Kinsella Family Farm................Page 28, 29 Business Barometer............................................ Page 34 Inspiration.......................................................... Page 38

Contributors editor

Jonell Kehias Deanna Fratuschi

writer, photographer, naturalist

Erin Woods

photographer

Lexie Bragg

photographer

Thom Rakestraw

photographer

Carlos T. Miranda

photographer

Steve Smedley

photographer

Jim Finch

photographer writer

Melissa Kinsella

Photo Galleries

Conservation Day................................................. Page 5 History Makers Gala............................................. Page 6 Summer Concert................................................. Page 10 Epiphany Carnival.............................................. Page 14 Celebrate America!............................................. Page 16 Cajun Craze........................................................ Page 17 Fashion Show...................................................... Page 18 Hoomanawanui Signing...................................... Page 19 20 Stars for LIFE................................................. Page 22 Student-Athlete Banquet.................................... Page 23 Women to Women............................................... Page 24 SCORE Volunteer Dinner.................................... Page 25 Heart Walk Kick Off............................................ Page 26 Pinnacle Actuarial Ribbon Cutting..................... Page 30 Monkeys and Majesties Ribbon Cutting.............. Page 31 YMCA Business Before Hours............................. Page 37

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Jack and Jill of America Inc., Bloomington-Normal Chapter 62nd Annual Central Region Teen Leadership Conference Denver, Colorado June 25 – 28

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ounded in 1938, Jack and Jill of America is the oldest AfricanAmerican family focused organization dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders by strengthening children through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty.

Teens from the Bloomington-Normal Bloomington-Normal chapter Jack & Jill Teens chapter attended the 62nd Annual Central Region Teen Leadership Conference where the theme was “The Sky Is the Limit, How High Will You Go?” The teens are students from Unit 5, District 87, and University High School. During the conference they helped to beautify a neighborhood in Denver. They also competed and received several awards Jack & Jill Teen Girls with Chapter President Pamela Starks

High School Graduates Austin Wheeler, Dara Williams, and Malik Woods

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Prairielands Preservation Foundation’s Conservation Family Day Comlara Park, Evergreen Lake Saturday, June 20 Photos by Lexie Bragg

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here were bunnies and goats and turtles. There was fishing and archery. There was wading in the lake. There was lots of fun at the annual Prairielands Preservation Foundation’s Annual Conservation Family Day. This free event is designed to spread the word of the Foundation’s mission of restoration and preservation of our natural resources for generations to come.

For more information on Prairielands Preservation Foundation go to www.prairielandspreservation.org

Alicia and Kane Wheeler

Maya Kinsella Jenny Henkel

Ben Slotky with son Everett

Doug Gass, Randy Thorndyke

Jake Rosendale helps son Tyler with his aim

Malyk Thorndyke and Drake Gee pet a giant catfish

Prairielands Preservation Foundation Board members and supporters: Robert Tucker, Chip and Sue Henrichs, Tom Fairbairn, Brent Henckel

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McLean County Museum of History’s History Makers Gala Illinois State University Bone Student Center, Normal Thursday, June 25 Photos by Steve Smedley More photos at pantagraph.com/limited

Beth Whisman, Greg Koos Pam and Herb Eaton

Dionne Blake, Jeff Woodard Rhonda Massie, Jane Chamberlain Jay and Doris Groves, Mike O’Grady

Shirley Lowe, Karen Zook, Betty Dorsey

Carlo Robstelli, Carl Teichman George and Myra Gordon

Joann Maitland, Woody and Jane Shadid, John Maitland

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Normal Mayor Chris Koos

Julie and Steve Kubsch

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Bill Flick Your August 2015 BNI (Bloomington-Normal Index): • 7,000: The number of shoppers in new-store-nutty Bloomington-Normal who in March visited that new Hy-Vee grocery store in its first week alone.

Bill Flick Columnist • Colfax: It’s the McLean County town where you apparently want to drive. According to government statistics, in a town of 1,100 folk, no one got a traffic ticket during the last surveyed year.

• A make-your-own-beer kit: How Matt Potts, chief brew master of Destihl, the gastrobrewpub in Normal, got his start. It was a Christmas present one year from his wife, Lyn. Potts was a lawyer then, before realizing his weekend hobby could also be his vocation. Destihl opened in 2007.

• The ½ Price Store: What Gordman’s first was called.

• $4,500 a year: What Bloomington’s Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Charles Radbourn earned, a phenomenal sum for the time back in 1886.

• Allerton Park, Monticello: In a recent Huffington Post listing of “the 50 Most Underrated Tourist Attractions in America,” it was listed as Illinois’ No. 1 most unheralded top attraction.

• That “Mahomet Aquifer:” A lake of water that flows underneath Normal, the town each day draws almost 4 million gallons of water from the aquifer, including 1 million gallons of water that supports Illinois State University.

• The Normal Theater: OK, it really isn’t. It is actually the Normal Theater Film Center.

• 26 million gallons of water: In just one day at the height of summer’s heat, what Twin Citians go through.

• That ivy: As Central Illinoisans travel to Chicago and Wrigley Field this

summer to root for the Cubs, keep in mind the ivy that covers the outfield walls was planted in 1937 by the Cubs’ then tight-wad owner, Bill Veeck. He also owned the White Sox. The ivy was only grown so the walls needed to be painted less.

• None: Number of French restaurants in Paris. That’s Paris, Ill. • A half ton: That’s the amount of radioactive waste created each week at the Clinton Power Plant.

• 7,000 Twin Citians: That’s how many showed up 117 years ago this summer, in 1898, at Bloomington’s Miller Park where individuals underwent the Mennonite practice of baptism by immersion at the park’s lagoon.

• 1934: The year the first stoplight appeared in Bloomington-Normal. It was at Main and Washington. Today there are nearly 200 intersections with stoplights — 147 in Bloomington and 45 in Normal.

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Healing Garden a Hit Story and photos by Deanna Frautschi

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he Community Cancer Center opened the doors to its emerging healing garden recently. More than 150 invited guests got to see and hear about this wonderful space that is being designed to provide a peaceful and relaxing outdoor environment.

“Healing gardens are green spaces in healthcare facilities that help reduce stress and provide a place of refuge for patients, families and staff. We also want ours to be shared for community gatherings,” said Cathy Woods, the center’s coordinator for this project.

Many volunteers are working on the gardens including a number of Master Gardeners. Initiators include Rich and Sue Stroyan, Donna Hartweg, Barb Nunemaker, Peggy Swerdlik, Beth Smith, Chris Kraft and Joe Gibson.

Individuals as well as several local businesses have already made contributions to the garden. Inscribed pavers and bricks that will be placed in the healing garden are still available.

If you have a desire to help with this project, please contact the Community Cancer Center development office at 309-451-8500.

Katrina Slayton, Teresa Watt, Pete Kaveney, Marilyn Slayton, Donna Hartweg

Heather Sexton and Janet Mackenzie Debbie and Tim Leighton, Cheryl Jackson

Chantel and Carl Sneed

Joe Gibson talks to guests about new gazebo in Healing Garden

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Darrell Hartweg and Jerry Ringer

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Sue Hurliman, Rich Stroyan, Marilyn Blank Community Cancer Center Executive Director Joe Prosser, Jane and Woody Shadid

Nancy Snyder talks to friends at healing garden festivities

Volunteers Susan Hummel and Connie Grusy serve refreshments to guest Mark Swerdlik

Alikah Marshall, Kassie Stroyan

Cathy Woods, Jonell Kehias, Norma Oberholtzer

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GLT Summer Concert Presented by CEFCU Downtown Bloomington Saturday, June 13 Photos by Thom Rakestraw

Carlo Robustelli, Tim and Vicki Tilton

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Andy Roesch, State Rep. Dan Brady, Dale Whitwood, State Sen. Darin LaHood

Joann and Dan Duncan

Walt and Elizabeth Clark with Jack Malott- Jovanovic

Brooke and Mia Hermanowicz

Tony Coleman, Traci Segobiano, Madyline Cummings

Van and Linden Miller, Laine Twanow

Anita Ogden, Ron Bernau

Pam and Herb Eaton

Cici Barnes, Casey Pirtle, Kelsie Pate, Norra Pirtle

Margot Ehrlich, Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner

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Dispelling the Darkness Remembering the massacre at Mother Emanuel Church, June 17, 2015 One June night, encased in clips of lead, a hail of hatred tore at the candle’s wick.

But the flame of love refused to die.

Love lives on here.

We forgive you.

Hatred will not win today.

We love each other more, not less.

We are the family that love built.

No, my friends darkness isn’t everywhere; In the aftermath of hate darkness is dispelled by lanterns of light and love.

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A Tribute to Tapley Story by Jonell Kehias Photos by Lexie Bragg

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ric Tapley was one of those guys you couldn’t put in a box. He had many interests and helped so many people. Some remember him as a star Illinois State University football player. Many associate Eric as founder of the Ain’t Nothing but the Blues Festival, which brought worldclass blues musicians to the Twin Cities.

Eric was the second African American to graduate from the Mennonite School of Nursing. He was active in numerous organizations and served on many boards.

To commemorate the five-year mark of Eric’s passing, a grove was planted at the Illinois State University golf course, a course Eric loved to play. This is the first grove to be donated to the ISU golf course; three October Glory Red Maples to honor Eric; his nephew, Kendall Allen Tapley; and his father, Jessie Allen Tapley.

Approximately 200 people attended the ceremonial planting, including Eric’s sons, Eric Jr, and Chance. After the dedication, the Brothers On Campus hosted the first Tapley Open, which will become an annual event.

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Epiphany Carnival Epiphany Catholic School, Normal Friday, June 14 Photos by Lexie Bragg

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John Carter with daughter Lila

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The Pantagraph’s Celebrate America Miller Park Friday, July 3 Photos by Carlos T. Miranda

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Rebecca Angles, Jeremy Davis, Ryan Woodall, Hannah Schueler Marcia Basolo, Nancy Steele Brokaw, Lori Adams

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Grace Hayden and the Kids Ensemble

Julie Dobski with the Holiday Spectacular Princesses Jeff, Sophie, Cora and Cathy Holbrook

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Cajun Craze Bloomington-Normal Daybreak Rotary Lakeside Country Club, Bloomington Saturday, June 13 Photos by Thom Rakestraw More photos at pantagraph.com/limited

Dede and Mike Verplaetse, Kimberly Wright

Tristan and Monica Bullington, Jamie and Kelly Mathy

Garrett Thalgott, Amanda and Josh Storrs

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First Fashion Show presented by Elegant Designs & DĂŠcor Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center, Bloomington Sunday, June 28 More photos at pantagraph.com/limited Photos by Erin Woods

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Rooms Direct Celebrity Signing Featuring Michael Hoomanawanui Rooms Direct, Bloomington Saturday, June 20 Photos by Lexie Bragg

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20 Stars for LIFE! Great Plains Life Foundation Lafayette Club, Bloomington Thursday, July 9 Photos by Thom Rakestraw

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ore than 400 people attended the annual 20 Stars for LIFE! event, which raised more than $86,000 to help benefit the “Stay 4” Project. The “Stay 4” program assists low income students who are deemed at risk for dropping out of high school, but have the aptitude and ability to be successful. This unique program served 82 students in the 2014-2015 school year.

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First Book McLean County Annual Fundraiser An Evening at Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano

Biaggi’s, Bloomington Monday, June 22 Photos by Thom Rakestraw

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Ronda Glenn, Hon. Paul Lawrence, Helen Ogar

Melissa and Duane Zehr

Diane Anderson, Faye Schumann

Erica Kaisner-Hundman, Denise Castillo

Jason Hammen, Jackie Haggerty

Laura Furlong, Stephanie Adomaitis

Diane Shrier, Dr. Kathy Bohn, Dr. Thomas Nielsen

Carlos Diaz, Irma Sanchez, Carrie Kallsen, Carolyn Applebaum

Molly Uhren, Colleen Zeitler

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Women to Women Giving Circle Summer Celebration Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Crestwicke Country Club, Bloomington Tuesday, June 30 Photos by Erin Woods More photos at pantagraph.com/limited

Ruth Ann Fraker, Alexis Kalish

Debra Leighton, Anita Claricoates, Diane and Greg Meyer

Cory Tello, Mary Campbell Arlene Hosea, Anita Hill, Jean Lawyer

Jill Hutchinson, Pat Grogg, Diane Fishering

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Jan Holder, Leanna Bordner

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Barbara Meek, Sharon Tarvin, Jennifer McDade, Julie Payne

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SCORE Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Parke Regency Hotel and Conference Center Friday, July 11 Photos by Thom Rakestraw More photos at pantagraph.com/limited

Larry and Margarette Johnson

Ted and Bett Ostrem

Madge and Jim Williams

Alyssa and Garry Winterland

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McLean County Heart Walk Kick Off Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal Tuesday, July 14 Photos by Jim Finch

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s the presenting sponsor of the McLean County Heart Walk, Advocate BroMenn associates were pumped up and filled with enthusiasm as team leaders gathered for their kick-off meeting. Advocate BroMenn Medical Center and Advocate Eureka Hospital at Advocate Health Care President Colleen Kannaday is this year’s honorary chair, and she rallied the troops and encouraged them to come together as an Advocate family, with their families, to support this very worthwhile cause.

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McLean County Heart Walk Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m.

Uptown Normal

Kannaday mentioned that at the hospital they often see people “on the back end” of heart disease. The Heart Walk focuses on the front end with prevention and education.

Advocate is setting the bar high with a fundraising goal of $30,000 and participation of 20 teams.

Lots of great things are planned for this year’s walk including a Kid Zone, Mascot Races and a pet-friendly atmosphere. If you or your business would like to be involved please go to mcleancountyheartwalk.org

Sue Seibring, Katie Grojean

Hearty, the Heart Walk Mascot

Katie Grojean pumps up the Advocate BroMenn team at their kickoff meeting

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Discover China: History, culture and pandas

By Kimberly McCormick for Suzi Davis Travel

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he Great Wall of China, listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, is the longest wall in the world.

It showcases ancient defensive architecture with a winding path over rugged country and steep mountains. The Great Wall of China is also known for being the longest in construction duration, with the highest cost in human lives. Depending on your interest, and stamina, there are hiking tours ranging from two hours to seven days.

The Forbidden City was once a ‘palace city’ where ordinary people were forbidden to enter.

Ancient Chinese architecture is visible in over 8,000 rooms along with golden roofs designed and painted in both red and yellow.

The Forbidden City is enclosed by a defensive wall almost 33 feet high,

and each corner of the Forbidden City stands a watchtower which had been heavily guarded.

There’s also a moat as the first defense, but no worries – there are numerous tours to take you safely in, and out, as you enjoy this amazing area of over 1,600,000 square feet.

The Forbidden City is recognized as one of the five more important places in the world.

If all you want is to hang out with the cute pandas, there are several locations to visit. Chengdu, known as the giant pandas’ ‘hometown,’ is where you can see a giant panda. Bifengxia Panda Base has more pandas in their natural habitat, and, along with Dujiangyan Panda Valley, there are volunteer programs if you’d like to be more involved.

If you’re an artist or photographer, the Li River is your canvas. The Li River runs between Guilin and Yangshuo, and is nearly 51 miles long. The landscape offers hills, steep cliffs, farming villages, and there are even bamboo groves. America’s National Geographic magazine listed Li River as one of the World’s Top Ten Watery Wonders.

Whether you’re interested in the great history, beautiful backdrops for your artistry, cuddly pandas, or you’d just like to be immersed in a new culture, China has it all!

Contact the knowledgeable staff at our local Suzi Davis Travel office located at 2415 E. Washington St. in Bloomington for assistance. You may also contact them via telephone at 309-662-0455, or on their website at suzidavis.com Source: http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/ china-top-10-attractions.htm

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100 years of Family Farming William H. Kinsella III, William H. Kinsella II, William H. Kinsella IV (Billy)

By Jonell Kehias, Photos by Steve Smedley

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s one of the cornerstones of our local economy, agriculture is big business.

It’s also small business as family farming is still a way of life for many in our county. One of those farming families is the Kinsella family of Cooksville. There are now three generations of Kinsellas on the 640 acre farm that also serves as a home to 1,000 barrows (castrated male pigs) and 600 gestating gilts (young female pigs who have not given birth to a litter).

With more than 100 years of farming between them, the family is no stranger to the long hours and physical labor required to run a successful farm. Patriarch of the family, William Kinsella II, 77, lives in Bloomington but makes daily trips to the farm to do his fair share.

The William Kinsella III family lives on the farm in a modern ranch house that is just a short utility

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terrain vehicle ride to the shop, the farm equipment, and the hog houses.

All three generations started out farming the same way. They were raised on the family farm where their father not only showed them how to farm, but how to farm successfully. It’s not an easy life, but it can be an extremely rewarding one. However, as anyone who has ever worked with relatives can attest to, Kinsella III acknowledges that “while it can be great privilege, it can also be challenging to work with family in such close quarters.”

A typical day usually starts at 5 a.m. with starting up the augers to move feed from the tanks to the feeders. This process takes between one to two hours. After the pigs are fed, there is field work, which varies by the season. And at night augers are fired up again to feed the pigs their dinner. If not in the field, there is always fixing, welding, fabricating,

maintaining commodities, and A youngelse Billy stands whatever may needbytorows be of Kinsella corn. done to maintain the farm and the equipment.

There is no calling a plumber, carpenter or mechanic. Being selfsufficient, being able to fix anything yourself is part of the farm life. So is pitching in and helping out. William Kinsella IV (Billy), 21, was driving tractors long before he was driving a car. Daughter Danielle Kinsella, 16, puts in full days during the summer.

“She’s Billy’s sidekick,” explains sister Melissa Kinsella. “She helps with feeding the hogs, mowing the yard, cleaning up the shop, doing whatever needs to be done.”

Melissa has been doing the bookwork for the farm for years, starting out filling in ledger amounts and now she tracks the markets and commodities. Even during her years at Illinois Wesleyan University, Melissa would often spend weekends

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Billy, Danielle and Melissa relax in the pool installed by their grandfather, William Kinsella II.

Mary and Bill Kinsella with children Melissa and Billy Kinsella, circa 1996

on the farm, keeping up with paperwork.

The Kinsellas agree that the best part of farming lies in the freedom of being self employed. As William II remarked, “The farm belongs to us, and we are responsible for its success or failure.”

And with the good comes the bad.

The weather. The hours. Even a great crop can mean too much product which makes for a negative return.

However the Kinsellas take a very “glass half full” approach to the bad.

When asked about the abundance of rain and its affect on this year’s crop, Kinsella III replied, “Well, it’s better than being too dry.” Kinsella II remembers 1974 as one of the most trying years “A year often compared to 2015 as far as rain in May and June, followed by excessive heat and drought and a killing frost in Sept.” He remembers 1973 as being a banner year with the best crop ever and market prices that continued to rise.

It’s that “it all evens out in the end” mentality that lets the Kinsellas focus on getting the work done and not worry about things beyond their control, like the weather and market fluctuations. As Kinsella II remarks, “A good year can wipe away a lot of mistakes.”

And there is lots of good to life on the farm. The long hours, hard work and close proximity to each other have given all of the Kinsellas a razor-sharp sense of humor. They constantly give each other a hard time, with good-natured ribbing and

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quoting one- liners from favorite comedy movies “Airplane” and “Austin Powers.” The weather may be too hot or too wet, but if you can get a good laugh, it really doesn’t matter.

Another facet of the good life is the pool, which was installed by Kinsella II 50 years ago, when pools were a real luxury item, especially in rural areas. In fact, Kinsella II used to install pools as a side business until 1972 ‘It’s not that I was the best pool installer around, “ laughs Kinsella II, “but because I was a farmer, people thought I’d be cheap labor.”

The farming stereotype is something that amuses the Kinsellas.

It’s part of not taking yourself too seriously. Good years or bad years, droughts or floods, if you love what you are doing, and are good at it, then you are truly living the American Dream. For three generations of Kinsellas they are doing just that --living the dream.

William Kinsella II by the ash tree grove that provides welcome shade to the farm. In 1988 the Kinsellas planted 62 trees. Of those, 59 remain.

One of the 600 gestating gilts taken care of by the Kinsellas.

Melissa, Billy and Danielle Kinsella

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Open House and Ribbon Cutting Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc., Bloomington Thursday, June 25 Photos by Lexie Bragg

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Monkeys and Majesties Ribbon Cutting 105 Krispy Kreme Dr., #3, Bloomington Tuesday, June 23 Story and photos by Pantagraph staff

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onkeys and Majesties Tracy and Ralph Hewitt, whose own children are ages 8, 5 and 3, wanted a salon where children can feel comfortable getting their hair cut. The business offers a play area, pre-cut consultations with parents, beds (instead of chairs) for washing hair and plastic cars (instead of swivel chairs) for cuts, drying and styling. Children can watch DVDs or use tablets for even more fun.

The $26 Monkeys & Majesties Experience is a haircut with the child’s choice of shampoo, blow-dry, styling products and an organic lollipop. The salon also offers nail service, a first-haircut package and birthday party room with pirate, rock star and princess themes.

Hewitt said the parties will focus on styling, spray-on hair color, up-dos, makeup and nails - “playing dress-up” - rather than cuts.

(staff) Brandy Young, Stosha Cruz, Lexy Leggans, Maddy Zindars, with owners Tracy Hewitt and Ralph Hewitt

Children get their hair cut in Owners Ralph and Tracy Hewitt a choice of fun automobiles

McLean County Chamber of Commerce members celebrate as owners Ralph Hewitt and Tracy Hewitt get ready to cut the ribbon.

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1717 RT Dunn, BL

202 E. Walnut/902 N. East

26812 US Highway 150, LeRoy

1833 W. Hovey, NL

PENDING

REDUCED

1701 Easy St, BL

614 E. Chestnut, BL

3,400 Sq. Ft. Office/Retail Yount/Pritts Team

2 New Apartment Bldgs.

Ten units near IWU Greg Yount

8,232 Sq. Ft. Restaurant/Bar Darren Sheehan

31,720 Sq. Ft. Warehouse/Office Mike Flynn

6,400 Sq. Ft Warehouse Mike O’Neal

3,073 Sq. Ft. Duplex Yount/Pritts Team

1906 S. Morris, BL

1713 A Tullamore, BL

108 Regency

1501 N Main, Normal

3901 GE Rd, BL

447 Oak, Minonk

2,400 Sq. Ft. Flex John Armstrong

2,280 Sq. Ft. Office Yount/Pritts Team

7,000 Sq. Ft. Church Yount/Pritts Team

2,650 Sq. Ft. Restaurant Yount/Pritts Team

3,122 Sq. Ft. Office Yount/Pritts Team

25,000 Sq. Ft. Warehouse Darren Sheehan

921 First St., LaSalle

508 E. Monroe, BL

1407 N. Veterans, BL

1701 Easy St., BL

501 Towanda Barnes

803 E Layfayette, BL

1,880 Sq. Ft. Retail/Warehouse /APT Darren Sheehan

2,190 Sq. Ft. 6 Units Yount/Pritts Team

2,685 Sq. Ft. Retail Mike O’Neal

3,536 Sq. Ft. Auto Repair Shop Mike O’Neal

1,500-16,000 Sq. Ft. Office Yount/Pritts Team

2,600 Sq. Ft. Office Yount/Pritts Team

1401 N. Veterans, BL

2200 Ft. Jesse, NL

2807 E. Empire, BL

1655 N Main, Morton

412 E. Front St., BL

810 IAA, BL

1,382 Sq. Ft. Retail Mike O’Neal

14,771 Sq. Ft. Office Yount/Pritts Team

4,200 sq. ft.

Bank/Office Yount/Pritts Team

5,000 Sq. Ft. Warehouse Greg Yount

4,838 sq. ft.

Income Property Yount/Pritts Team

37,458 Sq. Ft. Office/Warehouse Greg Yount

205 N Williamsburg Unit B, BL

1525 Ft. Jesse, NL

1300 W. Washington, BL

Constitution Trail Centre, NL

9 Westport

139 N. Williamsburg, BL

1 Unit Office/Investment Larry Hundman

450 sq. ft.

Coffee/Ice Cream Hut Yount/Pritts Team

11,704 sq. ft.

Warehouse Darren Sheehan

1,225-11,440 Sq. Ft. Retail Mike O’Neal

4,000-8,000 Sq. Ft. Retail/Warehouse Yount/Pritts Team

2,720 Sq. Ft. Office Yount/Pritts Team

705-707 E. Grove, BL

706 Oglesby, NL

2706 McGraw, BL

2011 S Main, BL

705 W. Washington

Country Lane Mobile Home Park, Heyworth

4,481 Sq. Ft. 4 Units Yount/Pritts Team

700 Sq. Ft. Office Mike O'Neal

760-1,000 Sq. Ft. Office Gary Trembley

1,500-6,000 Sq. Ft. Office Mike O'Neal

3,892 sq. ft.

4 Units Yount/Pritts Team

4 acres/29 pads Yount/Sheehan

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205 N. Main Suite, BL

2406 Rainbow

1540 E. College, NL

1217 S. Adelaide, NL

3005 Gill, BL

603-607 Hannah, BL

1304 E Empire, BL

2,800-8,600 Sq. Ft. Office Gary Trembley

13,200 Sq. Ft. Twelve 1,100 Sq. Ft. units Greg Yount

3,350 Sq. Ft. Retail Yount/Pritts Team

5,600 Sq. Ft. Warehouse/Office Yount/Pritts Team

12,400 Sq. Ft. Office/Warehouse Yount/Pritts Team

2 bldgs., 3 parcels Retail/Office Yount/Pritts Team

4,636 Sq. Ft. Office Yount/Pritts Team

1701 E Empire, BL

2507 E. Oakland, BL

403 Kays Dr., NL

1717 Ft. Jesse, NL

4 Calvary, Wenona

1012 Ekstam #3, BL

2203 E. Empire, BL

3,000-6,416 Sq. Ft. Retail Yount/Pritts Team

10,069 Sq. Ft. Retail Mike O'Neal

6,000 Sq. Ft. Lease/Sale Greg Yount

9,048 Sq. Ft. Retail Greg Yount

4,200 Sq. Ft. Restaurant Darren Sheehan

1,356 Sq. Ft. Office Mike Flynn

2,259 Sq. Ft. Office – Unit C Yount/Pritts Team

2444 S. Main

207 E. Washington, BL

707 N. East St.

1005 E. Lafayette, BL

317 Susan, NL

3,000 Sq. Ft.

3,000 Sq. Ft. Retail/Office Yount/Pritts Team

600-1,000 Sq. Ft. Office Yount/Pritts Team

Warehouse w/Docks Mike O’Neal

5,670 Sq. Ft. Office Investment Greg Yount

Yount/Sheehan

ADDRESS

107 Sangamon, Gibson City 2703 McGraw Drive

7,800 Sq. Ft. Retail/Office Darren Sheehan

3 suites, 400-1,050 Sq. Ft. Office Yount/Pritts Team

LAND FOR SALE SIZE

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802 E. Washington, BL ........................................................................ 13,576 Sq. Ft. .................................................................................. Greg Yount 1044 Wylie ........................................................................................... 62,000 Sq. Ft. ...........................................................................Darren Sheehan 4013 Pamela Dr., BL............................................................................ 32,380 Sq. Ft. .................................................................................. Greg Yount 515 Chancelor, BL ............................................................................... 65,340 Sq. Ft. ........................................................................Yount/Pritts Team 201 Susan Dr., NL................................................................................................1 Ac ............................................................................... Mike O’Neal 1271 Airport, BL...............................................................................................1.1 Ac .................................................................................. Greg Yount 420 Kays, NL ....................................................................................................1.5 Ac .................................................................................. Greg Yount Highpoint Hill Subdivision, Lot 1 (LEX) .......................................................1.16 Ac ........................................................................Yount/Pritts Team 1041 Wylie Dr (SE Corner), BL .......................................................................1.2 Ac .................................................................................. Greg Yount 2016 S. Main, BL..............................................................................................1.4 Ac .................................................................................. Greg Yount 301 Susan, NL.................................................................................................1.41 Ac .................................................................................. Greg Yount 3808 Ballybunion Rd. & Ireland Grove Rd., BL REDUCED .......................2.42 Ac ..................................................................................Mike Flynn 406-408 Detroit, BL REDUCED ...................................................................2.41 Ac ..................................................................................Mike Flynn 111 Merle Lane, NL REDUCED ........................................................................4 Ac ..................................................................................Mike Flynn 210 Greenwood, BL........................................................................................4.15 Ac .................................................................................. Greg Yount Wylie Dr. & Enterpise, BL...................................................................................5 Ac .................................................................................. Greg Yount 1008 Wylie Dr., BL .........................................................................................1.57 Ac .................................................................................. Greg Yount S. Elm and E. South .................................................................Five multi-family lots ........................................................................Yount/Pritts Team Lumbertown Road, NL ...................................................................................7.38 Ac ..................................................................................Mike Flynn Unit Dr, NL SOLD .......................................................................................22.78 Ac ....................................................... Meghan O’Neal-Rogozinski Rt. 9 West, BL REDUCED ...............................................................................41 Ac .............................................................. Mike Flynn/Greg Yount S. Riverview, Spring Bay (open water) ........................................................80 Acres ...........................................................................Darren Sheehan Empire Business Park, BL ................................................................................. Vary .................................................................................. Greg Yount LeRoy Plaza Sub, (LRY) .................................................................................... Vary ........................................................................Yount/Pritts Team Constitution Trail Center, NL.............................................................................. Vary ............................................................................... Mike O’Neal Parkway Village/Veterans Parkway & Mercer, BL............................................. 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Business Barometer Viva la Flora’s Fifth Anniversary

Viva la Flora celebrated it’s fifth anniversary on Saturday, June 20 and were giving away a week’s worth of gifts to celebrate. In five short years Viva la Flora has become an integral part of the community, as one of the premier florists in Bloomington-Normal. From weddings and birthdays to community events including the McLean County Chamber of Commerce annual gala to the Red Cross Evening of Stars, Viva la Flora signature arrangements make every event more special. Owner Elaine Shung has also endeared herself to community through her involvement with the Bloomington Sunrise Rotary and other charitable endeavors

Green Top begins owner loan drive

BLOOMINGTON — A drive is under way to raise $1.5 million in owner loans for the proposed Green Top Grocery, which is expected to open in 2016 at 921 E. Washington St., Bloomington.

Coalition forms to combat gender pay gap

BLOOMINGTON — YWCA McLean County and the McLean County League of Women Voters formed in early July a community coalition to address the gender pay gap through community awareness and marketing campaigns, calls to action for pay transparency and identification and promotion of strategies to close the gap.

Commerce Bank official out ‘indefinitely’

BLOOMINGTON — Bob Lakin, Bloomington market president of Commerce Bank, was “out of the office indefinitely” effective July 7, company officials said, declining to say why.

Cancer center completes expansion

NORMAL — The second and final phase of the Community Cancer Center’s two-year, $9.7 million expansion and renovation project wrapped up in early July, more than doubling the size of the cancer center, 407 E. Vernon Ave., Normal.

Eric’s restaurant reopens

BLOOMINGTON — Eric’s Restaurant reopened July 1 at its location near Miller Park, after closing two weeks earlier after a Bloomington Liquor Commission order curtailing his late-night liquor sales.

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Brian and Elaine Shung, owners of Viva la Flora

Some of the beautiful arrangements done by Viva la Flora

B-N consumers becoming more confident

Area housing market booming

B-N jobless rate at 8-year low

Aircraft maintenance firm coming to CIRA

NORMAL — Consumers are growing more confident in the Twin City economy — spending more and working more — although fewer companies are hiring, participants were told June 25 at the BN By the Numbers event sponsored by the Economic Development Council of Bloomington-Normal.

BLOOMINGTON — The unemployment rate for McLean County fell to 4.2 percent in May, the lowest overall point in eight years, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

Credit union completes renovation NORMAL — A $70,000 renovation project was completed in late June at Land of Lincoln Credit Union at 115 Susan Drive in Normal, completing the conversion of the former United Methodist Ministries Credit Union.

Twin City grocery market evolving

BLOOMINGTON — The closing of Cub Foods and the opening of Hy-Vee, both on Bloomington’s east side, highlights the transition away from the traditional grocery store into a full-service “destination center,” said Brian Jordan of Lombard, president of the Illinois Food Retailers Association.

LifePlus MD wellness business opens

BLOOMINGTON — LifePlus MD, which focuses on anti-aging, hormone balancing, weight-loss and nutrition efforts “adding life to years,” opened June 19 at 2309 E. Empire St., Bloomington.

Experts bullish on local economy BLOOMINGTON — There is more good than bad when it comes to the McLean County economy and its future, said Tom Good, market president at Busey Bank, and Kyle Ham, CEO of the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council, at the 17th annual McLean County Economic Seminar on June 18.

BLOOMINGTON — The local housing market continues to be active and shows no signs of slowing down after May became a third straight month of strong numbers, Amanda Wycoff, president of the Bloomington-Normal Association of Realtors, said in June.

BLOOMINGTON — Dumont Aviation, which specializes in the maintenance and management of corporate aircraft, will expand to the Central Illinois Regional Airport, adding up to 70 workers in the next few years, officials announced June 16.

Birthing center names administrator BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington-Normal Birthing Center, a free-standing, outpatient birthing center — the first of its kind in downstate Illinois if it opens as planned next spring — has named Kathleen Lorenz of Normal to be its first administrator.

Renner: Downtown redevelopment plan dead

BLOOMINGTON — Developer Jeff Giebelhausen’s $8.2 million plan to redevelop two downtown Bloomington blocks with city money cannot pass the City Council without significant changes, Mayor Tari Renner said June 15.

Normal OKs Dollar General site NORMAL — A request to separate a parcel from a Cottage Avenue planned unit development and rezone it to allow for a Dollar General store was approved by the Normal City Council on June 15.

Pantagraph names advertising director

Michelle Wojcik was named June 15 to be The Pantagraph’s advertising director, leading advertising sales efforts for the newspaper, its niche products, Pantagraph.com and other online platforms.

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37 Country Club, BL $649,900 MUST SEE INSIDE! Resort atmosphere with updates galore! Incredible yard with in ground pool, stone fireplace & huge patio. Dream kitchen has custom Roecker cabinets, 2 sub zero refrigerators, Wolfe gas range/griddle &oven. Separate oven & microwave, 3 dishwashers, Wet bar, center island eating bar & huge pantry. Mud room includes custom cabinets, desk area, and built in lockers. Custom 1/2 bath. Family Room has stone wall gas fireplace. Wood floors in the Living & Dining Rooms. 1st floor Master suite, remodeled 4 bedrooms & 2 full baths up.

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This is a rare find! Custom built house (2x6 construction) on 15.5 acres just 18 minutes from Bloomington with spacious 3 car garage and 40 x 56 Cleary Building. 1st floor master, large bedrooms, beautiful kitchen w/ elite stainless appliances (new ‘10) and granite counters, interior freshly painted in ‘14, all the amenities including walk up stairs to storage above attic, GEOTHERMAL heating and cooling, top of the line Kinetico water softener. Hi speed internet. Cleary Bldg with extra thick poured concrete floor, 16 x 10 overhead door and a 100 amp service. Newer $5000 security system. No detail left undone.

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3213 Viney, BL $413,000

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2102 Summerfield, BL $379,900

Gorgeous, light and airy, custom built ranch in Summerfield. Spacious open plan, over 2200 sqft with 10 ft ceilings on main floor and tons of natural light. Formal dining room with built-in serving buffet and bonus four-seasons room w/gas FP and stamped concrete floor. 1st fl laundry and 3 large WICs. Basement retreat has large 4th bdrm, full bath, comfortable family room and wet bar equipped with full-size fridge, dishwasher & microwave.

Over 1000 sqft unfinished for your choice - storage, workshop, hobby/craft. Extremely well-maintained with all of these extras: heated 3-car garage w/oversized door; irrigation system; whole house vac; Sunrise custom blinds; alarm system (14);

Outstanding 1st FLOOR MASTER Brookridge Subdivision. Totally updated 5 bedroom, 3.5 baths, private ½ acre lot on cul-de-sac.

Gourmet kitchen with Custom Kitchens cherry cabinets, newer appliances, 5 burner gas cook top, stone back splash, warming oven. Remodeled Master and 2nd floor baths. Half and Lower Level baths updated. Walkout lower level has large family room with wet bar, frig, ice maker, wine cooler. Large covered deck and 2 patios.

3631 Yellowstone Dr, NL $535,000

18316 Tee Pee Trail, Hudson $540,000 New addition added in 2000. Great room redone with knotty pine, very open with a walkout to the deck which was also added. Pullman kitchen redone with maple cabinets, pantry.

Extra-large master with walk in closet. All interior walls in addition have added insulation. Full master bath with garden tub. Basement is open with a walkout to the lake. Both great room and basement have working wood burning fireplaces. Septic 2005.

Hi Eff water heaters 2011. Two 90% eff. Furnaces. Two newer seawalls. Located in No Wake Zone. Mud room in basemen. 8” cedar siding. Master bedroom overlooks the lake with French doors leading out to the 23 x 10 deck. Huge walk in closet.

2 London Court, Bl $534,900

Stand in the grand foyer and you know this home is special. Don’t miss the beautiful crown molding, architectural features. Library with built-ins and walk in closet. 3 gas fireplaces.

Aggregate patio and walkway, 4-seasons room (20x14). Master bath with whirlpool tub and separate water closet and shower, dressing area and large walk in closet. Wet bar with granite and built-ins, tons of storage. 5th bedroom in basement. Water heater 2014, HVAC 2011, Roof 2009, fence 2013.

The Premiere Team Emily R. Almeida Karen Williams (309) 826-0672

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE

Sue Tretter (309) 287-7962 Judy Glenn (309) 261-7333 suetretter@live.com www.TretterGlennHMT.com

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CONTACT ONE OF THESE REALTORS FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS! ®

MEGHAN O’NEAL-ROGOZINSKI Commercial Broker

Dena Swigart

309-664-3617 Office 309-532-1808 Cell 309-834-1782 Fax

Broker

Snyder Real Estate #1 Brickyard Drive Bloomington, IL 61701 Mobile: 309-825-2194 Fax 309-663-1380 www.denaswigart.com A member of the franchise system of BHH Affilates, LLC

Meghan.oneal@cbhoa.com 802 S. Eldorado Rd. Bloomington, IL. 61704

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

HANSA JAGGI BROKER/REALTOR

Sandy Schroeder Broker Sales Associate

2203 Eastland Drive, Suite 1, Bloomington, IL 61704 Direct: 309.846.1766 Office: 309.664.8500 ext. 262 Email: SandySchroeder@remax.net www.SandySchroeder.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.

Belinda Trunell 309.287.6105

ACCREDITED BUYER REPRESENTATIVE CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST

For all your REAL ESTATE NEEDS Call 309-310-5530

belindatrunell@remax.net

Sue Tretter

Judy Glenn

Realtor, GRI

309-287-7962

309-261-7333

Sue@SueTretter.com Sue Tretter

Judy@JudyGlenn.com Judy Glenn

Realtor, GRI

Sue@SueTretter.com

Realtor, GRI

309-261-7333

2401 E. Empire, Bloomington

Judy@JudyGlenn.com

www.TretterGlennHMT.com

Willow Gramm Broker

309.824.5703 willowgramm@remax.net

www.willowgramm.remaxagent.com

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.

www.belindatrunell.remaxagent.com

Realtor, GRI

309-287-7962

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.

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Business Before Hours McLean County Chamber of Commerce Hosted by the Bloomington-Normal YMCA

Wednesday, June 24 Photos by Thom Rakestraw

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Larry Johnson, Charlie Moore Thom Rakestraw, state Rep. Dan Brady, Jonell Kehias Amelia Yarbrough

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Inspiration Words and Photos by Deanna Frautschi

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Monarch on Catmint

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Tiger Swallowtail on pine tree

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Retail, Office, Land, Lease Space, Investment & Multi-Family

1833 W. Hovey, NL $795,000 ($25.00 PSF) Multi-use, Flex, Industrial Building 31,720 Sq. Ft.-Office: 9,520 Sq. Ft. Warehouse: 7,380 Sq. Ft. (Dock) Production:/Storage14,280 Sq. Ft. Recent spacious office addition Lot: 200 x 300 (1.38 acres) Parking: 50 Spaces Easy Access to Interstate Highways

REDUCED!

Mike Flynn

Broker, Lawyer, REALtOR® 309-662-2124 mflynn@cbhoa.com

705 E Washington, BL $250,000

Awesome turn of the century architecture with modern day conveniences, captivating presence for maximum exposure while maintaining a classic and imposing identity for your business. Reception area, 8 offices and 2 conference rooms. More space than it seems from just a cursory glance. You must tour this property to understand it’s magnitude. Very easy to see, contact listing agent, Steve Sovereign.

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www.ssovereign.cbhoa.com ssovereign@cbhoa.com Heart of America REALTORS® , LTD

13887 N. East Rd, BL $385,000 • (Rt. 9 West, 1 block West of Carole Dr.) • Multi Use, flex industrial buildings • 10,540 sq. ft. on 3.9 Acres • 5 overhead doors with small office • Additional 9,394 sq. ft pole building w/ dirt floor • 340’ road frontage • Zoned M-1 Industrial • Inspection BY Appointment

Mike Flynn

Broker, Lawyer, ReALtoR® 309-662-2124 mflynn@cbhoa.com

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Commercial Lots 

Commercial Lots — Golden Centre — Leroy (agent interest)………………..Call for Size & Pricing Commercial Lots—Heyworth—All utilities to site ......$4.00 sf 1.27 acres —Rt. 51 South — Bloomington………..…$180,000 1.91 acres — Corner of Rte’s 47&165,Sibley……........$60,000

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26,118 sq ft — 1202 Morrissey (Great Retail Site, Zoned B-1, Make Offer………………………….$150,000 30,391 sq ft — 2403 G.E. Road (Prime Location, some Engineering Complete)……………………$179,900 31,338 sq ft — 1418 Woodbine (B-1, Multi-Use Site, agent interest) PRICE REDUCED………..$4.95sf

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950 sq ft — 204 N. Prospect (Exec Office)…...$1,250/mo 1,000 sq ft — 1605 G.E. Rd. (Warehouse/Shop)...….CALL 1,100 sq ft — 321 Susan Dr. (Exec Office)…….$1,500/mo 1,200 sq ft — 2424 E. Lincoln (Retail/Office)....$1,500/mo 1,200 sq ft — 510 IAA Dr. (Retail/Office).........$1,200/mo 1,250 sq ft — 905 Eldorado Rd. (Retail/Office).$1,550/mo 1,266 sq ft — 211 Landmark Dr. (Office)….......$1,500/mo 1,366 sq ft — 1531 Ft. Jesse Rd. (office/retail)…$ 900/mo 1,440 sq ft — 211 Landmark (Premiere Office)…… .$14/sf 1,450 sq ft — 909 Eldorado Rd. (Office/Retail).. $1,750/mo 1,700 sq ft — 1210 Warriner (Warehouse)…..…$1,000/mo 1,715 sq ft — 2303 E. Washington (Retail/Office)….CALL

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1980 sq ft— Lafayette Business Park (Warehouse)….CALL 2,000 sq ft — 905 Main St Lexgtn (Office/Retail).$2,000/mo 2,000 sq ft— 1319 Veterans Pkwy (Office)…………$14/sf 2,250 sq ft— 1531 Ft. Jesse Rd (Restaurant) ……$16.50/sf 2,300 sq ft — 1531 Ft Jesse (Office/Warehouse)..$2,450/mo 2,500 sq ft — 407 Kays Dr (Class A Office)………….$12/sf 2,800sq ft — Rt. 9 West (Warehouse)…………………$8/sf 4,095 sq ft — 1408 E. Empire (Retail/Office)………..$13/sf 4,800sq ft — 512 IAA Drive (Retail)……………...…$12/sf 7,000 sq ft — 1507 Circle Ave (Warehouse/Off)...$3,500/mo 14,500 sq ft — 503 East St (Warehouse)……………...CALL

For Sale / Investment Opportunities

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6,000 sq ft — For Sale or Lease—1602 Glasson Newer Eastside Building (Will Divide and Finish to Suit)…………………………...……………….….....CALL 32,440 sq. ft — 1107 E. Cemetery, Chenoa, IL on 5 Acres, 2 Outbuildings, Possible TIF ………………. MAKE AN OFFER ………...…... $$$$$ 1209 1/2 Towanda Ave..—Retail—Double Drive Thru (Leasehold)...………………………………...……...CALL 806 Four Seasons Rd.—Free Standing Bldg (Long Term Lease with 10% return)…………………….…….$349,900 31,000 sq ft—503 East St.. (Ready for Redevelopment) Includes Parking Lot……………………………..$595,000

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40 Acres, Rte. 9 East (Saybrook Area) — Pasture, CRP, 2 Ponds (Home Site, Ranch, Hunting/Fishing…….CALL 9.97 Acres, Development Property, Just off I-74 @ Exit 174, Mahomet, IL…(Zoned for Business)…...$1,300,000 1.91 Acres, Sibley, IL (Corner of Rte.’s 47 & 165) Zoned Commercial…………………………….…$60,000 6,000 sq. ft. — Flex Space, Free Standing Bldg., 1,800 sf office/4,200 sf warehouse, 2 14’ O/H Doors, can divide in half for additional revenue—McLean, IL……...$250,000 Investor’s Dream—HOUSE FOR SALE 310 N. McLean St. (agent interest)………………..CALL

Restaurant Space Available Call For Information

Big Reduction—5 Acres 32,440 sq. ft.—Chenoa

Warehouse/Office 32,440 Sq. Ft. Building 2 Out Buildings 5 Acres

Free Standing Office/Retail Building Excellent Location—WILL REFRESH “Selling your Business ….is our business”

Registered Business Brokers Real Estate Services Property Management

Greg Schrof 309-825-0101 gregschrof@gmail.com

Carl Schrof 309-825-0677 cgs36@aol.com

SCHROFCOMMERICAL.COM

2303 E. Washington—Suite 5-A — Bloomington, IL 61704

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Doran, Capodice, Efaw & Ocheltree, L.L.C. Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

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109 N. Regency Drive • Bloomington Satellite Offices in Lincoln & Watseka

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