Limited - December, 2018

Limited

Bloomington-Normal’s Premier Lifestyle and Business Magazine - December 2018

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ISSUE

Plus Coverage of 18 local events

Index Staff and Contributors Jonell Kehias, editor Victoria Weinberg, creative director Deanna Frautschi, writer, photographer, naturalist Jean Lawyer, writer Michael Escoubas, poet Thom Rakestraw, photographer Lewis Marien, photographer David Proeber, photographer Erin Woods, photographer Kerrie Parker, photographer Dr. Carla Campbell Jackson Willie Holton-Halbert Julie Gerke and Roger Miller, production

‌Lifestyle

Phi Beta Sigma ................................ 18

St. Jude Run/Walk............................. 3

Gifts that Keep on Giving ................ 10

Comedy 4 Cancer ........................... 4,5

Leaders of Distinction ..................... 20

Retrofit Concert................................ 6

YMCA Legacy Dinner ...................... 21

Carpenters Concert ........................... 7

Business

Homes for Dogs ................................. 8

By the Numbers.............................. 22

Holiday Calendar .............................. 9

Fall Open House .............................. 23

Halloween Party .........................10, 11

Snyder Shrine Run .....................24, 25

Miniature Replica........................... 12

Nelson’s @ The Parke ....................... 30

BPL Murder Mystery ....................... 14

Business Barometer ........................ 32

Santa the Trainmaker ...................... 15

BNAR Awards Celebration .............. 37

ISO Gatsby Gala .............................. 16

Lawn Social..................................... 38

Judge’s Jubilee ................................. 17

Inspiration ...................................... 39

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St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer S‌ aturday, Sept. 29 Eastview Christian Church, Normal Photos by Lewis Marien

More photos at pantagraph.com/limited Brenda Marvin, Kate Wilson, Rachel Sides, Melissa Linell Peterson

Justin Hernandez, Alex Batuello

Normal Community volleyball team

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Tyson and Graham Walters

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Christine and Rob Johnson with kids Nash and Chase

Emma DeBruine, Grace Bruner, Grace Witzig

Meta Mickens-Baker, Keith Baker

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Community Cancer Center Comedy 4Cancer T‌ hursday, Oct. 4 DoubleTree by Hilton, Bloomington Photos by Thom Rakestraw

More photos at pantagraph.com/limited Paul Lawrence, Helen Ogar

Dr. Tod and Tanya Gray, Kevin Birlingmair

Toy Ackerman, Dottie Fleener

Leanna Bordner, Jen Seidl

Scott and Jan Murphy, Maureen and Larry Lyons

Joe Prosser, Christel and Steve Denault

Cat and Dr. Jim Nevin

Nicholas and Julie Kessler

ISU President Larry Dietz, Ann Matter, Marlene Dietz, Steve Snyder

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Dave Selzer, Mary and Roger Hunt

Scott Henrichs, Julie and Bob Dobski, ISU President Larry and Marlene Dietz

Jean and Dennis Lawyer

Terry Reid, Marlene and Keith Woodruff, David Shields, Cat Woods

Colleen Kannaday, J Phillips

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Children’s Home + Aid Retrofit Benefit Concert F‌ riday, Oct. 12 Bloomington Country Club Photos by Thom Rakestraw

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Terry Reid, Margaret Hagerty, state Sen. Bill Brady, Marlene Woodruff

Mary Burns, Patty Kelley, Caitlin Philp

Tristan and Monica Bullington

Gary Harms, Sherye Przybyla, Ed Voegele

Laura Cordero, Stacie Killian

Ella and Roy Mosser

Patsy Bowles, Robert and Camille Cornwell, Renate Brent

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Lyn Pieper, Nikki Phillips

Barb Pitcher, Janet Whitworth, Barbara Campbell

Katie Hill, Joan Stralow, Laurel Schumacher

Faith in Action We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered Concert Fundraiser F‌ riday, Sept. 28 Central Catholic High School, Bloomington Photos by Erin Woods

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Bill and Cindy Thomas

Glenda Davis, Cat Woods

Karen and Tony DeAngelis, Cindy Myers, Danette Denman, Don Myers

Jim and Anne Waldorf, Bob Dobski, Tom Herr

Martha Hillmer, Pollyana Spears

Paula and Mike Weiland

Janet Gremer, Glenda Partridge

Band manager Mark Brett, Doretta Herr

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Julie Dobski, Danny and Marcia Ford

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2018 holiday calendar Following is a guide to the many big holiday happenings in Central Illinois scheduled between now and Christmas.

For any additions or updates that arise as the season progresses consult the weekly entertainment calendar in The Pantagraph’s Thursday A&E.

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Holiday Treasures Exhibition and Sale; Now - Dec. 30; McLean County Arts Center, Bloomington; affordable works and seasonal items by more than 50 local and national artists; 309-829-0011.

Christmas at Clover Lawn; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nov. 23 - Dec. 29, Wed.-Sat.; David Davis Mansion, Bloomington; historic home decorated for Victorian Christmas; $2 - $4; 309-8281084.

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Toys for Tots Silver Ball, Bowiemian Wrapsody, featuring Wildermore, Jack Dupp & The Empty Bottles; 7 p.m. Nov. 24; Castle Theatre, Bloomington; $12 and $15.

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The Pantagraph’s Holiday Spectacular; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and 2 p.m. Dec. 1 & 2; Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, Bloomington; holiday music and entertainment revue; $15 - $35; 309-434-2777.

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Twin Cities Ballet presents The Nutcracker; 2 p.m. Dec. 1; ISU Braden Auditorium, Twin Cities Ballet production; $20; 309-438-5444.

Christmas at the Courthouse; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dec. 1; McLean County Museum of History, Bloomington; live holiday music, homemade cookies/ cider, children’s crafts, caroling, more; 309-827-0428.

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Bloomington-Normal Jaycees Christmas Parade; 10 a.m. Dec. 1; Kingsley Junior High School in Normal to downtown Bloomington square, with Santa and Mrs. Claus; free; 309-319-6107.

Christmas Tour at Vrooman Mansion; 2 - 8 p.m. Dec. 1; Open house tour of Vrooman Mansion and the Carriage House. Both houses will be decorated in holiday splendor; $10; 309-828-8816.

Ugliest Sweater Run; 3 p.m.

Dec. 1; Miller Park; Non-competitive 1.5 or 3 mile run/walk.

Prizes awarded for special categories; $10 - $20; www. fleetfeetbloomington.com.

28th Annual Music for the Holidays; 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 2; Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall; This family friendly event features Illinois State University choruses and Symphony Orchestra performing music to celebrate the season; $15; (309) 438-2535.

Uptown Normal Santa’s Station; Dec. 1-24; Uptown Station; daily visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves; www.normal.org.

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USA Ballet Youth Ensemble Presents The Nutcracker Tea; 1 p.m. Dec. 2; Ewing Cultural Center, Bloomington; enjoy a tea party with lunch served by the characters from The Nutcracker, and get a sneak peak of the ballet with a mini-performance, listen to a reading of the Nutcracker with a sing-a-long, crafts and photo opportunities; $35; 309-8082898.

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IWU Collegiate Choir Christmas Choral Concert; 3 p.m. Dec. 2, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Bloomington; featuring IWU choral ensembles and vocalists; free.

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NOËL, The Musical; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6; Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, Bloomington; Christmas musical; $35 - $49; 309-434-2777.

Light the Night; 7 p.m. Dec. 6; IWU Evelyn Chapel; multi-faith/ multicultural celebration of holiday light traditions; free.

Winter Holiday Concert at the Pavilion; 7 p.m. Dec. 6; Miller Park Pavilion, Bloomington; Community Concert Band performance; free.

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Live Window Vignettes, in conjunction with First Friday, art studios and galleries also open; 5-8 p.m. Dec. 7, downtown Bloomington.

Jammies and Jingles: Family Fun Night, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 7; Children’s Discovery Museum; Normal; games, crafts, milk and cookies, Santa; $7 members, $12 non-members; 309-433-3444.

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Breakfast with Santa; 8:30 and 10 a.m.; Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington; holiday breakfast with Santa and reindeer; $9 - $14; reservations required, 309-4342250.

Christmas at the Mansions, 2-5 p.m. or 5-8 p.m. Dec. 8; tours of decorated David Davis Mansion, Ewing Manor and a “Mystery House,” with costumed guides and period music; $18 advance, $20 day of; 309-828-1084.

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Tour de Lights; 5:30 - 7 p.m. Dec. 12; meet at Lincoln Leisure Center, Bloomington; tour to see holiday lights around town while judging House Decorating Contest; $6; 309-434-2260.

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Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra Holiday Pops in the Heartland; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14; Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, Bloomington; $21 - $63; 309434-2777.

Lindsey Stirling – The Wanderland Tour, 8 p.m. Dec. 7, Grossinger Motors Arena, Bloomington; $35 - $75; 800745-3000.

Zoo Wild Lights, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 7-8; Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington; zoo illuminated by more than 1,000 luminaries; $3 - $7; 309-434-2250.

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Costume Party Wedding Weekend Kickoff for Laura Dobski and Micha T‌ hursday, Oct. 25 Eastland Suites, Bloomington Photos by Erin Woods

Not the real Mike Ditka, but we aren’t saying who it is.

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Julie Dobski, Mike Ditka, Bob Dobski

Karen “Miss Kitty” DeAngelis, Marshal Tony DeAngelis

Roger and Kathleen Herman, Barb Selzer, Cindy and Don Myers

Kevin and Shelleigh Birlingmair

Cindy and Mark Segobiano

Cat Woods, David Shields

Paula and Mike Weiland, Vickie and Steve Mahrt

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Dave and Barb Selzer

Mike Grimsley, Jon and Ed Voegele, Roger Herman

Joe and Jan Francois

ael O’Connor

Joe and Danette Denman

Liz Palma, Sheila Wright, Cindy and Don Myers

Jake and MaryBeth Lowery, April and Brian Steigerwald

Russ and Molly Hartrup

Gabe Goldsmith, Leanna Bordner, Greg Cook

November 30, December 1 & 2 | BCPA Kids 13 and under: $15 | Adults: $25 and up Order online at artsblooming.org, by calling (309) 434-2777 or purchase at the BCPA Box office.

FREE PICTURES WITH SANTA!

Don’t miss the opportunity to pose with Santa in his magical sleigh in the lobby of the BCPA! Bring your cell phone or camera to take the perfect holiday photo. Photos will start one hour before each show and end 15 minutes before the show starts. Courtesy of Little Jewels Learning Center.

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Miniature replica makes a

Story by Jean Lawyer Photos by David Proeber

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s a child, Julie Kubsch played with dolls. But it was not make-believe when she received a dollhouse-sized replica of her store, Specs Around Town, from members of the Midstate Minimakers Miniature Club.

The club donated the miniature Belle Plumb Lee Building at 317 N. Center, Bloomington in 2017. Julie displays it proudly in the life-size version of the 118-year-old building. Many customers admire the display and express wonder at the realistic detail, including the slanted steps in front and the lettering on the windows.

The building façade was created by a member of the club who has since moved.

Other members completed the work and personalized the building, turning it into a miniature optical boutique featuring the Specs’ logo and tiny glasses in the display windows.

Three members who worked on the scale model met recently at Specs to talk about their club and their work. According to Marie Follick, one of the original members, the Bloomington chapter of the

National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts started sometime in the 1970s. Illinois has a number of active clubs, and Chicago is the site of the largest annual international show.

While members of the club each work on individual projects, they also do a club project once a year.

The completion of the Specs replica was such a project.

Specs Around Town owner Julie Kubsch with her miniature.

Last year, the club donated their work to The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees, where from the others.”

Santas and snowmen in fishbowls brought They referenced their ingenuity in $300 in the silent auction. the light fixtures in the miniature Specs’ Members meet once a month to work display windows, which were made with on projects and share ideas. Accord- washers and the backs of earrings. Collabing to Sandy Staker, “It’s inspirational to oration is the best part of getting together, see what others have they said. Besides, adds Marie, “It’s fun!” done.” Adds Beverly Beverly says they are always looking Keller, “The best part is for new members, and interested people the assistance you get can contact her at beverly7keller@yahoo. com.

Marie Follick, Beverly Keller and Sandy Staker are members of the miniatures group who helped preserve the Specs Around Town storefront.

The Specs Around Town miniature features tiny eyeware hanging in the storefront, just like the real store.

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HERE are the GREAT EVENTS HAPPENING in OUR AREA THIS MONTH! For more information or to submit your own event go to VisitBN.org/events

December 1 2018 WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Doubletree by Hilton

7 JAMMIES AND JINGLES Children’s Discovery Museum

1 CHRISTMAS AT THE COURTHOUSE McLean County Museum of History

7 LINDSEY STIRLING: THE WANDERLAND TOUR Grossinger Motors Arena

1 DOSVIDANYA DAY 2018 Destihl Brewery 1 SANTA’S STATION OPENING DAY Uptown Normal 1 UGLIEST SWEATER RUN Miller Park 1, 2, 9, 28 CENTRAL ILLINOIS FLYING ACES HOCKEY GAME Grossinger Motors Arena

8 CHRISTMAS AT THE MANSIONS David Davis Mansion, Ewing Manor 8 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Miller Park Zoo 8, 9 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Town of Normal Community Activity Center 8, 9 COOKIES WITH SANTA Dooley Park Pavilion

1-29 CHRISTMAS AT CLOVER LAWN David Davis Mansion

9 SKATE WITH SANTA OPEN SKATE Pepsi Ice Center

4-6, 11-13 CHRISTMAS AT THE BROADVIEW MANSION Broadview Mansion

26-29 STATE FARM HOLIDAY CLASSIC Shirk Center

6 BLOOMINGTON PARKS AND REC CULTURAL ARTS DEPARTMENT CHRISTMAS CONCERT Miller Park Pavilion 6 NOEL, THE MUSICAL Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 7 ONCE UPON A HOLIDAY Downtown Bloomington

31 HAIRBALL NEW YEAR’S EVE Grossinger Motors Arena 31 HYATT PLACE’S NEW YEAR’S EVE THROWBACK FEST Hyatt Place 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE DOUBLETREE DoubleTree by Hilton 31 NOON YEAR’S EVE Children’s Discovery Museum

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Bloomington Public Library Murder Mystery Party T‌ uesday, Oct. 30 Photos by Kerrie Parker More than 60 guests turned out for Bloomington Public Library’s pre-Halloween Murder Mystery Masquerade Party. Guests mingled to discover clues and scoured a forensic report before the accusations started flying.

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Rachel Park, Rhonda Massie Patrick and Allison Schmid Andy and Melissa Juvinall

Kimberly Ashenbremer, Elaine Parker

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Ashley Blair, Terry Brown

Collin Mason, Donnalyn Mason

Poem

Santa the Train Maker

I always thought the elves made all the toys, but peeking through a crack in his workshop door, I see Santa holding an antique engine under a magnifier — he spins the wheels to ensure they turn free, the whistle gets a happy toot, a shine-cloth buffs the smokestack.

Santa’s sleeves are rolled up to his elbows, black suspenders droop a little as he bends into his work. His white-fleece beard shows spots of soil and soot.

The pitted workbench displays an array of pliers, screwdrivers, and wire cutters.

A wooden box holds pins and clips, along with hinges, washers and bolts.

In front of him, a caboose and cattle car, along with a tanker and freight transport wait their turn for inspection. Over Santa’s shoulder, shelves hold all the trains deemed perfect enough to make the sleigh on Christmas eve. Could it be that one of these is destined for some eager kid like me?

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The Great Gatsby Gala Fundraiser for the Illinois Symphony Orchestra S‌ unday, Sept. 30 DoubleTree by Hilton, Bloomington Photos by David Finch and Jessica Shoop

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Angie and Frank Hoffman

Bob and Julie Dobski, Eric and Elizabeth Jensen

Standing: Jon and Ed Voegele; seated: Tony and Karen DeAngelis

David and Joan Wochner

Cathy Wentworth, Joy Szmaj

Valerie Schaeffer

Trevor Orthmann and Ken Lam, honoring Jerry and Carole Ringer for their many years of service

Marty Ahrends, Jason Orris

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Jim and Debi Grossman Carol and Greg Koos

David Davis Mansion Foundation Annual Fundraiser Judges’ Jubilee 2018 T‌ hursday, Oct. 4 Lakeside Country Club, Bloomington Photos by Thom Rakestraw

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Lynda and Ray Straw, Joy and George Szmaj, Frank and Angie Hoffman

Stefanie and Julia Davis

Barb and Jim Ely

Gordon Ropp

John Elterich, Karen Schmidt

Matt Hany, David Davis Mansion Foundation president

Tracey Covert, Sandy Tilton

Thank you for trusting us with your little jewels!

Each child has special gifts, and like a precious jewel, each child has many facets. We treat each and every child like the unique and precious jewel that they are. As we enter into the new year, we look forward to helping your child grow and learn.

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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Great Lakes Region 2018 Illinois State Meeting S‌ aturday, Oct. 6 ISU Schroeder Hall Photos by Thom Rakestraw

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David Turner, Great Lakes regional director

Elliott Rogers, Russell Thompson, Kevin Reese, Ed Washington

Edward Dawson, Damian Hurdman

Corbin Rice, Phillip Goens

Victor Green

Peter Gates, Kameron Davis

James Robinson, Quentin Jefferson

Des Pennington, William Cossey

Gregory Day, Jeffrey Cooks

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Dr. Freddie Wills, Illinois State Director Marcus Morgan

giving

Gifts that keep on Give an exciting gift to your children or grandchildren that they can enjoy after Christmas and you are benefitting a wild and wonderful gem in our community…

Miller Park Zoo. An annual family or grandparent membership is just $60!

You can visit as many times as you like and receive discounts on other zoo activities and gifts.

Story and photos by Deanna Frautschi

The Miller Park Zoo 2019 Calendar.

Miller Park Zoo calendars for 2019 are available in the Zootique with photos by local nature photographers John Tobias (past Miller Park Zoo Superintendent) and Deanna Frautschi (past president Miller Park Zoological Society). Available for a $20 donation.

GIFT TIME IS NEAR!

Above: Children watch fish swim in the Zoo Lab.

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Zoodoption allows you to adopt the care and feeding of an animal for a specified time period.

Want to host a “wild” party? Rent space at the zoo for that special birthday or office party.

Visit www.millerparkzoo.org or call 309-4342250. Your gift keeps on giving by supporting Miller Park Zoo too.

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McLean County Chamber of Commerce and The Pantagraph Leaders of Distinction ‌ ednesday, Oct. 10 W Marriott Hotel and Normal Theater, Normal Photos by Carlos T. Miranda ISU President Larry and first lady Marlene Dietz, Scott and Jan Murphy, Brent Paterson

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Seth Bauersfeld, Mike Pohlman Suzi Nafziger, Shelly Streenz, Dan Woodman, Lisa Burnett, Leann Seal, Crystal Howard, Lorri Graham, Melissa Isenburg

Carl Teichman, Jonathan Lackland

Becky Kirkpatrick, Mike O’Grady, Amy Denham, Zach Dietmeier

Nate Hinch, Cat Woods

Deb Halperin, 2018 Athena winner

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Kyle, Mandy, Brett and Betsy Myers

Julie Kubsch and Norris Porter being photobombed by Vicki and Tim Tilton

Steve and Nancy Snyder, Andy Shirk

YMCA Legacy Dinner and Award Honoring the Penn Family Left: Sandy Zarndt, Kristin Clark, Brandi Curtis, Brad Ruehrdanz

T‌ hursday, Oct. 11 DoubleTree by Hilton, Bloomington Photos by Lewis Marien

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John Penn, Donald Penn and Linda (Penn) Drane

Lisa McCully, BJ Wilken, Kevin and Shelleigh Birlingmair Steve and Nancy Snyder, Bob Dobski

Mary and John Whalen

Erin Williams, Bobby Hull, Derrick Williams

Connie Mandula, Paulla and Lee Shaw Jr.

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By the Numbers 2018 YTD* Single Family Home Sales Stats Through September 2018

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Chuck’s Harley-Davidson Fall Open House S‌ aturday, Oct. 6 Photos by Thom Rakestraw

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Roger Tower, Linda Seten

Loretta Corum, Penny Long

Stephanie Sanders, Lois Beck

Keith and Lorra Frantz

Winnie Feken, Sandy Madison

Robin and Scott Hoeferle

Rob Blessing with River Leatherman, Cameron Kelley

Donny Bates, George Wills

Alex and Makayla Betts Mike Fowler

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Snyder Shriners 5K Run/Walk Saturday, Oct. 20 1 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington Photos by Thom Rakestraw

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Steve Snyder, Ed Neaves

Mark Kattelman, Jason Chambers

Steve Sturm, Alan Kessler, Tim Longfellow

Donny Bounds, Tracy Haas Riley Laura White, Anne Skay

Tracy and Jon Perkins

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Tracy started this race, which raised $25,000 for Shriners this year

Amanda, Edwin and Ed Neaves

Laura Raeder with Evan and Jaden Schumacher

Laura, Parker, Tod, Claire and Blake Meyer

Mark Kattelman, Tracy Patkunas, John Armstrong

Jim Ginzkey, Leo Hermes, Steve Snyder, Greg Yount

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Fall in love with this beautiful house in Sapphire Lakes Subdivision. Stunningly beautiful custom built with quality upgrades throughout. Smart home; whole house newly repainted and new hardwood flooring on main floor; Crown molding, custom trim, arched doorways, built in window seats, custom lockers.

Spacious open kitchen with high end SS appliances, granite counters, tile flooring, large island and TONS of cabinet space. Two story family room with remodeled gorgeous fireplace. First floor master suite, walk in closet and spa bath with cathedral ceilings. Three bedrooms up, as well as a spacious open loft- perfect for office/den/or kids playroom. Finished lower level with full bath, exercise room w/new flooring, and custom built wet bar. Fantastic paver patio features a built in grill & fire pit & invisible fence. Gorgeous landscaping and HUGE yard backing up to small creek. Amazingly beautiful and move in ready!!!

Liliana Taimoorazi (309) 826-5559

19353 Briar, BL $679,900 Gorgeous lot of almost 1 acre of woods and lovely lawn is the perfect setting for this fabulous home - the views are amazing!

You’ll appreciate the high quality finishes - large crown molding, wood and stone flooring. Exceptional features including arched doorways and high ceiling on the main floor allowing for larger windows from which to enjoy the beautiful views and an abundance of natural light. Outstanding walk-out lower level includes a family room, kitchen/bar, office and bedroom plus full bath. Multi-level deck plus paver patio provide great spaces to relax or entertain.

Walk-in pantry. Plantation shutters. Irrigation system. Enjoy the convenience of main floor living in a gorgeous and peaceful setting!

5 Kent Drive, NL $335,000 No visible bkyd neighbors in this beautiful, mostly brick ranch in eye-pleasing , open green spaces, tucked away in Normal, within easy distance t0 parks, Trail, schools, Uptown, and surrounded by beautiful, mature trees buffering any intrusions. Other (1) is Sunroom, screen porch 8x17, flexible LR/DR use, electric cooktop, double ovens, garage attic storage, 2 WB fireplaces (one with marble surround), countless quality windows for natural light and relaxing views, sump in bsmnt storage, mature, gorgeous trees and landscaping, possible 6 bedrooms total with bsmnt egress door from FR to garage. Well loved and maintained, home in sought after area on over half acre lot. Extra parking in back.

AC/Furnaces 2008 and 2018, roof 2010,remaining appl. are newer.Slate entry/hall, some updated bronze bath fixtures.

Jill West

309 838-8285

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14018 Carole Drive, Bloomington Flex Space for Lease

801 S. Main, BL

SALE POSSIBLE

• NW Corner Rt.9 & Carole • Exposure & Traffic • 3,420 sq.ft. office and 13,200 sq.ft. warehouse • 3 Overhead Doors 12’-14’ Clearance • Must See - Well Maintained • Vacant

• Operating Bar and Grill • Fronts Both Main & Center St. • Large Open Seating Area • Live Entertainment • Open Air Seating with Second Bar • Excellent Gaming Revenue • Off Street Parking

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306 E. Grove, BL

602/604 N. Main St., BL • Iconic Downtown Bloomington Location • Beautiful Updated Bar on Street Level • Two Bar Setups • Center of Downtown Bloomington’s Night Life • Storage in Lower Level for Business • 3 Rental Apartments on Second Floor • Corner of Main and Mulberry Streets • Owner/Operator or Investment Property • Equipment Available For Sale

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’18 Freedom Fund Banquet Bloomington-Normal Branch of the NAACP F‌ riday, Oct. 12 DoubleTree by Hilton Photos provided to Limited Story by Willie Holton Halbert From the moment you entered the DoubleTree ballroom, you realized it was much more than a banquet. It was an experience, a journey from the past to the present, with hope for our future.

The ‘From the Ashes’ theme came from the 1908 race riots in Springfield, where a black man was falsely accused of rape.

Businesses and cars were burned, as were many black people’s homes. They took the two black prisoners to the McLean County Jail in Bloomington for safety. I guess you can call it a safe haven.

From this incident, many articles were written and went national, which was the canvas of the NAACP being born: Out of pain came courage and faith to help inspire justice and equality for all.

During the Freedom Fund Banquet, Roland Martin, black national journalist, conducted a membership drive and within 15 minutes more than 50 people joined. We had over 390 diverse people from every walk of life present.

Yes, we still have work to do and it begins with each and every one of us accepting the call.

The Bloomington-Normal NAACP meets every third Thursday at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Join us!

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Business Barometer Coldwell Banker broker honored‌

at the Crossroads Center in Normal and BLOOMINGTON — Coldwell Banker opened Oct. 1 at 1720 Bradford Lane in Commercial The Real Estate Group the Constitution Trail Centre on Normal’s has announced that commercial broker north side.

Meghan O’Neal-Rogozinski has earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation from the CCIM Institute for her expertise in the commercial and investment real estate industry.

BLOOMINGTON — Reality Bites, a downtown restaurant that earlier this year stopped serving lunch two days a week, is BLOOMINGTON — Caffe Italia, 511 back in full lunch service Tuesday through Chancellor Drive, an east Bloomington Saturday and features rotating exhibits of restaurant that earlier this year faced loslocal artists’ work. ing its liquor license over unpaid city taxes, closed on Oct. 10.

Reality Bites revives lunch service‌

Caffe Italia closes after tax woes‌

Torrid to open clothing store in Shoppes‌

Wilber Group opens second location‌

BLOOMINGTON — Wilber Group, a Twin City insurance claims provider NORMAL — Torrid, a national women’s specializing in subrogation management clothing chain that offers clothing and acservices at 210 Landmark Drive, Normal, cessories for women and teens in sizes 10 to has opened a second location at 1304 Mor30, announced plans in October to open in rissey Drive, Bloomington.

The Shoppes at College Hills, Normal.

Existing-home sales up 2% in August‌

Crossroads marks 30 years‌

BLOOMINGTON — Crossroads Handcrafts of the World, a nonprofit, volunteer-run store selling fair-trade food, BLOOMINGTON — Sales of existing clothing, jewelry, artworks and other homes climbed more than 2 percent to 345 goods in downtown Bloomington, celein August in the Twin Cities, although the brated its 30th anniversary in October. average price of $175,294 was below the previous month, according to the Bloomington-Normal Association of Realtors’ latest report.

BLOOMINGTON — State Farm hired local contractor P.J. Hoerr Inc., which has offices in Normal and Peoria, to remove the iconic red signage spelling out the BLOOMINGTON — Ed Neaves, insurer’s name from its former headquarmanaging broker of Berkshire Hathaters, 112 E. Washington St., which is up way HomeServices Snyder Real Esfor sale. tate in Bloomington, has been named president-elect of Illinois Realtors, a 47,000-member trade association for residential and commercial property sales.

State Farm removes signage‌

Neaves named to realty post‌

Normal OKs new uptown building‌

Bronze Giraffe Antiques moves‌ NORMAL — The Bronze Giraffe Antiques has moved from 432 Wylie Drive

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NORMAL — The Normal City Council has signed off on a $29.2 million, fivestory building to be built by developer Bush Construction on the northeast side

of Uptown Circle with $8 million in future public funding.

Normal Gadgets moves, adds esports‌ BLOOMINGTON — Normal Gadgets announced plans in October to open PlayNormal Esports, a gaming venue, as part of its move from 2103 N. Veterans Parkway, Suite 112, to 802 S. Eldorado Road, both in Bloomington.

Domino’s opens ‘pizza theater’‌ NORMAL — Domino’s Pizza franchise owner MBR Management Corp. of St. Charles, Mo., has opened a new restaurant featuring a “pizza theater,” which lets customers see their food as it’s being made, at the 1910A E. College Ave., Normal.

Dobskis to build restaurant, bar‌ BLOOMINGTON — After selling their McDonald’s restaurants last year, Bob and Julie Dobski are building RobDob’s Restaurant and Bar, a $4 million upscale restaurant at 801 N. Hershey Road, Bloomington, with plans to open in the summer.

ISU adds Bone dining choices‌ NORMAL — With much fanfare and an improvised drumroll, Illinois State University announced on Oct. 25 that Qdoba Mexican Eats, Starbucks and a grab-and-go spot called The Landing will be among new dining choices at the Bone Student Center.

Churchill’s Formal Wear to close‌ BLOOMINGTON — Churchill’s Formal Wear, a longtime business fixture in downtown Bloomington, will close at the end of the year, said owner Katie Latta, who cited competition from internet sales and the prohibitive cost of moving to a higher-profile location on Veterans Parkway.

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ith so many Christmas-themed events happening in the Bloomington-Normal area, it’s easy to get into the holiday spirit!

Christmas is the perfect season to spend time with your family, friends and loved ones. Uptown Normal, Downtown Bloomington and all of our attractions will fill you with the spirit of the season.

The McLean County Museum of History will open its doors to the entire community for a day of family fun and holiday cheer at Christmas at the Courthouse. Visitors will enjoy holiday music, caroling, homemade cookies, and cider at this free, family-friendly event.

Santa will be making a stop in Uptown Normal this holiday season at Santa’s Station, located between the Children’s Discovery Museum and Uptown Station.

Opening day kicks off on December 1 and parents are encouraged to bring their own camera for photos.

Christmas is not complete without some festive music. Noel, a brandnew holiday family musical, will

be performed at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts.

Electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling will fill Grossinger Motors Arena with Christmas favorites, including “Santa Baby” and “Mary Did You Know.” The Illinois State University Friends of the Arts will host a sing-along concert of Handel’s Messiah at the Center for Performing Arts.

At Once Upon a Holiday, enjoy live window vignettes in the shops of Downtown Bloomington. This is the perfect opportunity to do some Christmas shopping! The Jaycees Annual Christmas Parade will also take place in downtown and will travel down Center Street. How does Miller Park Zoo look at night? Find out at Wild Lights at Miller Park Zoo, where hundreds of luminaries will be placed around.

Visitors to Ewing Manor and the David Davis Mansion will get a glimpse into the past of an Edwardian and Victorian Christmas at Christmas at the Mansions. Ewing Manor and the David Davis Mansion will be decorated

for Christmas, and guests can enjoy special foods, seasonal music and costumed guides. The tour will include a Mystery Mansion, which won’t be revealed to visitors until they arrive.

If you can’t make it to Christmas at the Mansions, through the month of December, the David Davis Mansion will offer visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how Christmas was celebrated by the Davis family. Christmas at Clover Lawn will highlight A Christmas Carol

by Charles Dickens and the impact it had on the Davis family. Learn about Victorian Christmas traditions and see the mansion decorated in its Christmas finery.

For a complete list of events happening in our area, go to VisitBN.org.

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309-662-3377

PROPERTIES for SALE / LEASE

1833 W. Hovey, NL

1603 Tullamore, BL

448 Wylie Dr., BL

808 Eldorado, #202, BL

REDUCED

205 N. Williamsburg, Unit D, BL

3807 Balybunion, BL

2,386 sq. ft.

31,720 sq. ft.

Warehouse/Office Mike Flynn

2,720 sq. ft.

Beautifully Finished Office Space Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

Class “A” Office Full Gross Lease Mike Flynn

1,350 sq. ft. Office Space For Lease Yount/Pritts Team

Class “A” Office Space Unit D for Lease Mike Flynn

1,900 sq. ft. Office/Retail For Lease Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

803 E Layfayette, BL

1007 Arlene, BL

202 Eldorado, Unit D3, BL

901 W. Main St, El Paso

2706 McGraw, BL

410 E. Douglas, BL

NEW

PENDING

2,752-10,130 sq. ft.

Class ‘A’ Office Space Yount/Pritts Team

30-Unit Mulit-Family Greg Yount

1,247 sq. ft.

Office Condo Yount/Pritts Team

Freestanding Office 9,100 sq. ft.

Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

600-9,000 sq. ft.

Office Gary Trembley

6-Unit Multi-Family Laura Pritts

2011 S. Main, BL

808 S. Eldorado, BL

408 N. Walnut, LeRoy

2507 E. Oakland, BL

107 Mall, NL

420 Olympia Dr., BL

For Lease or MAkE OFFER TO PURChASE Mike Flynn

SALE OR LEASE

MOTIVATED SELLER

10,000 sq. ft. Office

3,100-6,285 sq. ft.

Class “A” Office Space Yount/Pritts Team

1730 Bradford Lane, NL 1407 N Veteran’s Pkwy/Lakewood Plaza, BL

6,686-18,928 sq. ft.

21,907 sq. ft. for Lease Warehouse Near Shoppes at College hills Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Greg Yount

960 sq. ft. with full basement Immaculate office space Mike Talkington

5,000-10,069 sq. ft.

Retail Mike O'Neal

1015 Mercer, BL

207 E. Washington, BL

207 S. Gridley, BL

112 Merle Lane, Unit 201, NL

1,500-3,000 sq. ft.

Office Space for Lease Bob Swords/Greg Yount

12,000 sq. ft.

Flex Space Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

1,235 sq. ft.

Business Condo Yount/Pritts Team

214 S. Linden, Suite 1A, NL

802 N. Main St., BL

903 Morrissey, BL

NEW

1,560 sq. ft.; 1,610-4,840 sq. ft.

Retail Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

716 E. Empire, BL

1,600; 6,458; 9,500 sq. ft.

10,483 sq. ft.

Retail Medical Office Space Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

607 Hannah, BL

2222 W. College Ave., NL

CORNER LOT

REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE

PENDING

9,830 sq. ft.

Retail/Office/Flex Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

3,880 sq. ft.

Retail/Office/Flex Yount/Pritts Team

199,378 sq. ft. on 11.91 acres Warehouse/Manufacturing for Sale Mike Flynn

1,612 sq. ft.

Office for Lease Laura Pritts

13,138 sq. ft. B-1 Assemblage Possible Mike Flynn

2,500-45,000 sq. ft.

Warehouse/Flex Gary Trembley

1609 Northbrook, NL

802 N. Clinton, BL

211 N. Veterans Pkwy, BL

8 Westport, BL

2708 E. Lincoln, BL

715 Fairmont, BL

NEW

3,700 sq. ft.

Office/Retail/Restaurant Meghan O’Neal

1,560-3,170 sq. ft.

Office Lease Yount/Pritts Team

2,825 sq. ft.

Office Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

No warranties or representation, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein, and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, withdrawal without notice, and to any special listing conditions imposed by our principals.

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PENDING

8,916 sq. ft.

Flex Building Laura Pritts

OFFICE/RETAIL

NEW

50,000 sq. ft. Lot Former Daycare Mike Flynn

12-Unit Multi-Family Laura Pritts

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240 Greenwood, BL

230 Fairway, BL

903 Morrissey, BL

1540 E. College, NL

14018 Carole Dr., BL

503 S. Main, NL

POSSIBLE SALE

GREAT EXPOSURE

2.18 acres Veteran’s Pkwy and Hamilton Rd. Mike Flynn

4-Unit Multi-Family Laura Pritts

1503 E. College, Suite P., NL

Class “A” Office Space $485/month and up Gary Trembley

6,100 sq. ft.

Retail Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

Great Flex Building 18,960 sq. ft. LEASE Mike Flynn

2,484 sq. ft.

Retail near ISU and IWU Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

802 S. Eldorado, BL

715-755 W. Raab Rd., NL

3703 Ireland Grove, BL

207 E. Hamilton, BL

1013 W. Washington, BL

FULLY LEASED

LINCOLN COLLEGE

INVESTMENT

PENDING

9,300 sq. ft.

Office/Retail Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

Investment 15,000 sq. ft. Retail Building Greg Yount

Multiple Building Facility Investment/User Greg Yount/Mike Flynn

Investment Sale Office Building 100% Leased Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

13,650 sq. ft.

Office For Sale Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

13,900 sq. ft.

Warehouse Laura Pritts

2302 E. Oakland, BL

2442 S. Main St., BL

1600 Morrissey Crossing, BL

407 E. Vernon Ave., NL

2045 Ireland Grove Rd., BL

4114 E. Oakland, BL

PENDING

PENDING

SOLD

440 sq. ft. - 700 sq. ft.

Office Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

Class A Office/Flex Space Immaculate Indoor Warehouse Gary Trembley

1,575, 8,180, & 10,824 sq. ft.

Retail/Office/Restaurant Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

8,400 sq. ft.

2 separate spaces Mike Talkington/Laura Pritts

16,886 sq. ft.

Retail/Warehouse Mike Talkington

16,900 sq. ft.

6.76 Acres Greg Yount

Empire & Peach, BL

107 Mall, NL

1215 Holiday Lane, BL

315 S. Madison, BL

702 S. Gridley, BL

306 E. Grove, BL

34 Units/Multi-Family 1.6 Acres Yount/Pritts Team

29,775 sq. ft. for Sale Near Shoppes at College Hills Greg Yount

5,612 sq. ft.

High Visibility Surgical Center Mike Talkington

4,872 sq. ft.

Warehouse District Mike Talkington

1,500 sq. ft.

Well-Maintained Flex Bldg.

Mike Talkington

5,100 sq. ft. Office Downtown Bloomington Mike Flynn

Front & Grove, BL

2406 E. Empire, BL

2907 Gill St. Unit 6, BL

1605 Morrissey Drive, Ste 101, BL

NEW

NEW NEW NEW CLOSED 5 Buildings - 26 Units Multi-Family Laura Pritts

ADDRESS

1,848 sq. ft. & 3,155 sq. ft.

Office Space Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

2,217 sq. ft.

Flex Space/Investment Mike Talkington

Offfice/Retail 4,120 sq. ft.

Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

Congratulations to Meghan O’Neal for receiving her CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) Designation!

LAND for SALE SIZE

AGENT

1271 Airport, BL.................................................................................................... 1.1 acres ...............................................................................................................................Greg Yount NEW 1101 Gettysburg Dr. ZONED R3A.. .................................................................. .0.69 acres ..............................................................................................................................Laura Pritts Highpoint Hill Subdivision, Lot 1 (LEX) ...........................................................1.16 acres ................................................................................................................... Yount/Pritts Team 2016 S. Main, BL.................................................................................................... 1.4 acres ...............................................................................................................................Greg Yount 111 Merle Lane, NL MOTIVATED SELLER.........................................................4 acres .............................................................................................................................. Mike Flynn Wylie Dr. & Enterpise, BL .......................................................................................5 acres ...............................................................................................................................Greg Yount 1008 Wylie Dr., BL .............................................................................................. 1.57 acres ...............................................................................................................................Greg Yount NEW 205 N. Prospect Rd..............................................................................................

1.63 acres ...............................................................................................................................Greg Yount Lumbertown Road, NL ...................................................................................... 7.38 acres .............................................................................................................................. Mike Flynn Empire Business Park, BL........................................................................................... Vary ...............................................................................................................................Greg Yount LeRoy Plaza Sub, (LRY)............................................................................................. Vary ................................................................................................................... Yount/Pritts Team Parkway Village/Veterans Parkway & Mercer, BL .............................................. 1-3 acres ................................................................................................. Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Crossroads Center-Lots 4 & 5, NL ..........................................................................3.09 & 3.88 acres ................................................................................................................................... Yount/Pritts Team 2407 & 2419 Maloney, BL............................................................................................ .45 & .37 acres ........................................ ......................................................................................................Greg Yount 3808 Ballybunion MAKE OFFER................................................................ Corner Lot 2.42 acres ...............................................................................................................................................Mike Flynn 240 Greenwood, BL MAKE OFFER ............................................................................ 2.18 acres ............................................................................................................................................ Mike Flynn 2001 GE Road .............................................................................................................. 4.5+/- acres ............................................................................................................Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal 1801 Bradford Lane, Lot 16, NL ........................................................................ 2.15 Acres ................................................................................................. Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Towanda Barnes/Leslie, BL ............................................................................... 1-9.3 acres ..............................................................................................................................Laura Pritts Parkside & Raab Roads, NL ...................................................................................... 3.06 Acres ............................................................................................................Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal 515 Chancellor Drive, BL.................................................................................... 1.50 acres ................................................................................................. Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal 1, 2, and 4 Audie Murphy Dr., BL ................................................................... 1-2.75 acres ..........................................................................................................Greg Yount/Mike Flynn 406-408 Detroit Dr., BL TOWANDA-BARNES RD. FRONTAGE .......................... 2.41 acres .............................................................................................................................. Mike Flynn 3216 Gerig Dr., BL ................................................................................................. .76 acres ...............................................................................................................................Greg Yount

No warranties or representation, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy of the information contained herein, and same is submitted subject to errors, omissions, change of price, withdrawal without notice, and to any special listing conditions imposed by our principals.

Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group. Coldwell Banker Commercial® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group. An Equal Opportunity Company.

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10 Popular Commercial Real Estate Terms You Should Know

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very industry has its own lingo, but there are some fields that really have a lot of jargon – and commercial real estate is definitely one of those fields. If you don’t have a background in CRE or CRE experience, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. We thought it would be a good time to share 10 of the most common terms in commercial real estate that everyone should know.

1. Building Classifications In most markets, building classifications refer to Class A, B, C and sometimes D properties. While the ratings can be very subjective, class A properties are usually newer buildings with excellent construction and in great locations with easy access, reliable tenants, and a multitude of sought-after amenities (such as on-site management or covered parking). As the class of the building decreases, typically one component of the property or another, such as age or quality of construction, becomes less desirable.

2. Cap Rate (slang for Capitalization Rate) The cap rate represents the unleveraged initial yield on the investment expressed as the annual Net Operating Income divided by the asking sale price of a property.

3. Common Area Maintenance (CAM) Simply put, this is the amount of additional rent that is charged to the tenant in addition to the base rent, in order to maintain the common areas of the property that are used by all of the tenants.

Examples of this include outdoor lighting, cleaning of the parking lot, insurance, and more. It’s important to note that this often does not include any capital improvements that are made to the property.

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4. Concessions In an effort to attract tenants, a landlord will sometimes grant concessions in negotiations. This could include a number of offers, such as lease buyouts, free rent, moving allowances, and above standard allowances for tenant improvements.

5. Net Absorption This represents the net change in occupied space in a specified market for the current period of time measurement and the previous period. This can be either positive or negative, and must also include any decrease as well as any increases in the levels of inventory.

6. Net Operating Income (NOI) As the name suggests, this is a calculation used to analyze real estate investment properties that generate income. The NOI equals the sum of all revenue from the property, minus all (reasonably necessary) operating expenses.

7. REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) A REIT is a security that sells similar to a stock on the exchange and invests in real estate directly, whether through properties or mortgages. REITs receive special tax considerations and will usually offer investors higher than average yields, with a highly liquid method of investing in commercial real estate.

8. Return on Investment (ROI) Not specific to CRE, ROI is a performance measure used to measure the efficiency of an investment. To calculate ROI, the benefit or return of an investment is simply divided by the overall cost of the investment. The quotient can be expressed as a ratio or a percentage.

9. Tenant Improvements or Tenant Improvement Allowance (TI) TI represents the custom alterations a building owner makes to the rental space as part of a specified lease agreement, in order to fit the space to the needs of the particular tenant. Examples of this can include changes to the floors, ceilings, walls and/or lighting.

10. Triple Net Lease (NNN) A triple net lease is a lease agreement that stipulates the lessee (the tenant) as being completely responsible for any costs related to the space being leased, on top of the rent that is applied under the lease. This type of lease requires the tenant to pay for net real estate taxes on the property, net building insurance, and net common area maintenance. As a result, the tenant has to pay the net amount of all three of these costs, which is how the lease got its name.

Michael O’Neal is a licensed broker at Coldwell Banker Commercial The Real Estate Group in Bloomington.

For more information on commercial real estate, contact Michael at 309-662-2267 or moneal@cbcregroup.com

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