Limited: August 2021 - The Summer Scene

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Bloomington-Normal’s Premier Lifestyle and Business Magazine - August 2021

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WHAT’’S INSIDE WHAT E L E VAT E H E A R T L A N D P G S . 4 & 5 B R E W S AT T H E Z O O P G S . 2 6 & 2 7 P R I D E F E ST PGS. 22 & 23

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Index

Staff and Contributors Jonell Kehias Editor Erin Martiens Designer Deanna Frautschi Writer, photographer, naturalist Michael Escoubas Poet Justin Hurt Photographer Erin Woods Photographer Carlos T. Miranda Photographer Thom Rakestraw Photographer

Lifestyle

Business

Women to Women Lunch ........... 3

100th Heavenly Birthday Celebration.....................................18

Elevate Heartland 2021 ..........4, 5, Fuzzy Vodka VIP Experience ...... 6 Rotary AG Night ............................. 8

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By the Numbers ...........................25 Brews at the Zoo ...................26, 27

Nature Story : Greenways Photo Contest Winners ..............10

Business Barometer ....................28

History Makers Gala ....................11

Bench Dedications ......................30

Bloomington History Club .......12

Parting Shot ...................................31

Poem: Cicadas ...............................13 Lincoln Academy of Illinois .....................................................14, 15 Over the Edge Fundraiser .....................................................16, 17

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IWU President Georgia Nugent

Beth Robb, Carole Ringer

Nancy Steele Brokaw, Carolyn Jarvis, Donna Hartweg

Ann Higgins

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Wellness Wednesday Lunch

Pat Grogg, Sonja Reece

Sponsored by the Women to Women Giving Circle Wednesday, June 23 Photos by Justin Hurt The Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Women to Women Giving Circle hosted a series of Wellness Wednesday lunches to share experiences related to the pandemic, with an emphasis on resilience, inspiration and joy.

Illinois Wesleyan University President Georgia Nugent was the speaker at Shepard Park in Normal. She said she was proud of her faculty, who learned how to teach online in only two weeks when they realized the students wouldn’t be returning from spring break 2020. She also commented that the world has changed forever in many ways, and we will never go back to always being together.

The next luncheon will be on July 21 and focus on “Dare to Self Care,” and on July 28 District 87 teachers and administration will share their new directions postpandemic.

The group’s 10th Anniversary Summer Celebration is Aug. 12 at the Illinois State University Hancock Stadium Concourse.

Visit ilprairiecf.org/women-towomen for more information.

Elevate Heartland 2021

Betty Pilchard

Mary and Dennis Feicke

Chris Downing, HCC President Keith Cornille

Presidential Medallion Awards Ceremony Heartland Community College Friday, June 11 Photos by Erin Woods Story provided to The Pantagraph Heartland Community College (HCC) recognized fourteen individuals for their integral role in expanding the College, serving its students, and paving educational pathways for the larger community.

The Presidential Medallion award exemplifies the College’s aim to enrich the community by recognizing those who share this mission and live it out through exemplary service, philanthropy, and dedication to advancing opportunities in education.

The inaugural recipients of the HCC President’s Medallion Award include eight of the fourteen being Heartland’s Founding Board Members. Individual honorees include Willie Brown, Gregg Chadwick. Alan Chapman, Julie Dobski, Betty Pilchard, and Allan Saaf.

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Bob and Julie Dobski, Judge Carla Barnes, Willie Brown

Corin, Alan and Kathie, Todd and Elise Chapman, Jeff and Eli Hill

Elevate Heartland 2021

HCC President Keith Cornille, Julie Dobski

Jim White, Cindy Brand, HCC President Keith Cornille

HCC President Keith Cornille awarding a medallion to Allan Saaf

Robyn Walter, Joshua Crockett

Mary and John Penn

Jon and Ed Voegele

Jeff Flessner, Willie Brown

Hank Campbell, HCC President Keith Cornille, Mary Campbell

Anina and Tom Englelhorn

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Fuzzy Vodka VIP Experience

Part of the 20th Annual Marcfirst Golf Classic Sunday, June 13 Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center, Bloomington Photos by Justin Hurt Story by Randy Kindred Fuzzy Zoeller burst into our consciousness with a big personality and the game to match, winning the 1979 Masters in his first appearance. Frank Urban Zoeller Jr. (initials FUZ, as in Fuzzy) has been a celebrity ever since, entertaining us with Charlie Farner, owner and Executive Vice President of Tentac Enterprises, Fuzzy Zoeller, and Brian Wipperman, Marcfirst CEO one-liners and 9-irons to within a foot of the pin. Talk with him for five minutes and you laugh. Talk to him for 10 and you laugh more. Spend 15 minutes with him and your side hurts.

So yes, there was laughter while interviewing Zoeller prior to a charitable event in Bloomington for Marcfirst, which included a VIP reception at the Doubletree.

In the words of CEO Brian Wipperman, Marcfirst “provides services from the beginning of life to the end of life and every- Brian and Dani Wipperman Wendy and Kurt Rudsinski thing in between for kids, teenagers and adults with intellectual disabilities.”

Jeff Secord, Zoeller’s appearance gave attendees a Andy chance to mingle and get photos with a Copenhaver Masters and U.S. Open champion (1984) while helping a good cause. In turn, it likely helped Zoeller, who said, “I have more fun doing what I’m doing here (than playing).”

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Marty and Connie Mandula

Gary, Linda and Robyn Walter

Ray Ceresa, Angie Prang

Troy Tomlinson, Wes Johnson, Alan White

Cathy Wentworth, Brian Wipperman, Marcfirst CEO, Jeannine Tomlinson

Randy Kindred, Nancy McClarty, Dan Adams, Bill Flick

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Leann Seal, Charlie Farner

TJ and Jeff Aaberg

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Fuzzy Vodka VIP Experience

Rick Bulls, Bill Hayes

Rotary AG Night

Thursday, June 16 Ropp Jersey Cheese, Normal Photos by Carol Ropp Rotarians got a chance to experience McLean County’s rich agricultural heritage through the annual AG Night held at Ropp Jersey Cheese in Normal. Ropp Jersey Cheese is committed to maintaining the integrity of the local landscape. Their operations continue to seek ways to make the most of their resources with the greatest respect, minimal waste, and the highest quality product.

Rotarians enjoyed a night filled with live animals, a quiz, the fellowship of fellow Rotarians and the ambiance of a family owned, seventh generation farm.

Bill Caisley, Rob and Mary Cranston, Mary Caisley, Alan Chapman

Carol Ropp

Normal Rotarians Bayo Adanri, Drake Zimmerman, Hank Campbell, Fred Hahn and Adebayo Adanri

Ray Ropp reading the AG quiz answers

Rotarian Surinder Sethi( right) and his wife Narinder and her sister

Gene Gudeman, John Bishop, Kathy Alexander, Ron Timmerman, Mel Schultz

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Fly Nonstop to Vegas from Bloomington and friends to reconnect in Las Vegas and start having fun again, especially with Frontier’s nonstop service and “Low Fares Done Right.”

CIRA executive director Carl Olson details Frontier Airlines new flights to Las Vegas.

Beginning in August, low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines will begin offering nonstop flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Las Vegas.

new nonstop service on Frontier Airlines to Las Vegas.”, said Alan Sender, Chairman of the Bloomington Normal Airport Authority. “Frontier’s expanded commitment to CIRA and our region “We are excited to welcome is an exciting opportunity for family

Frontier is focused on more than low fares. The carrier offers customers the ability to customize travel to their needs and budget. For example, customers can purchase options a la carte or in one lowpriced bundle called the WORKS. This bundle includes refundability, a carry-on bag, a checked bag, the best available seat, waived change fees, and priority boarding.

Service is currently scheduled for twice weekly Thursdays and Sundays, but frequency and times are subject to change, so please check FlyFrontier.com for the most updated schedule.

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Nature story

Wildlife

Landscape

People

Photo by Lynn Carpenter

Photo by Georgi Baird Photo by Dave Weth

Greenways Photo Contest Winners Story by Deanna Frautschi The Greenways Photo Contest winners for winter and spring 2021 are: Landscape-Georgi Baird; PeopleLynn Carpenter: Plants & Wildlife-Dave Weth.

They will receive $50 dollar gift cards provided by McLean County Regional Planning Commission, Town of Normal Parks and Recreation and Friends of the Consitution Trail.

A new summer and winter photo contest is currently running through December 31, 2021.

Categories will include landscape, people using greenways, plants and wildlife and best photo from a youth under 18. Photos may be sent to mcrpc@mcplan.org . Please include your name, email and phone number plus the name of the Greenways site where photo was taken and a short

description.

Greenways mission is to connect McLean County residents with natural areas and improve their quality of life. Check out the Greenways site map at mcplan.org/greenways to see areas currently included and find more information about Greenways, a program sponsored by the McLean County Regional Planning Commission.

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Standing: Pat Fitzgerald, Marilyn Sutherland Seated: Anne Duback

Robert Hathway, Bob Sutherland, Barbara Hathway

Paul Harmon, Museum Director Julie Emig

Mike Matejka, Carolyn Yockey

Cory Tello, Barbara Stuart

Honorees Jerry and Carole Ringer

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History Makers Gala Livestream Event

Presented by the McLean County Museum of History Wednesday, June 16 McLean County Museum of History, Bloomington Photos by Thom Rakestraw It was the best of both worlds.

Honorees and guests gathered in person in the beautiful Governor Fifer Courtroom in the Museum while attendees could watch the livestream event from the comfort of their home.

Honorees were Carole & Jerry Ringer, Barbara Stuart, and Marilyn & Bob Sutherland.

The evening included the popular tradition of having a short performance by Illinois Voices Theatre to recognize the honorees and their contributions to our community.

Bloomington History Club

Monthly Meeting Monday, June 21 Home of Frank and Angie Hoffman, Bloomington Photos by Justin Hurt Did you know that Mary Todd Lincoln’s sister, Elizabeth Todd Edwards, did not want her to marry Abraham Lincoln? Mary Todd was merry and social and somewhat of a flirt, whereas Lincoln was uneducated and couldn’t carry on a conversation with a lady. But despite her sister’s objections, Mary did marry Lincoln, giving her sister only a day to prepare Ruth Ann Lipic, Paula Deneen for the wedding. Not even enough time to bake a proper cake, so Elizabeth had to serve the wedding guests gingerbread and beer.

These were just some of the little known facts that Mary Disseler, portraying Elizabeth Todd Edwards, shared with the Bloomington History Club. The Bloomington History Club, founded in 1880, meets seven times per year and features historical and other interesting speakers. Angie Hoffman is president of the club, and Mary (Angie’s sister-in-law) travelled from Springfield to entertain the club for their June meeting. Lynda Straw, Debra Leighton For those interested in joining the Bloomington History Club, contact Angie at ahoffman514@hotmail.com

More photos at pantagraph.com/limited Marlene Gregor

Mary Disseler, Joy Smazj

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Angie and Frank Hoffman

Alice Carriger, Debra Renn, Mary Disseler, Carmen Jones, Bethany Carson

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by Michael Escoubas

When I spotted you, perchance, advancing on a lilac branch, I immediately called my Grandsons aged 10 and 7.

I wanted them to see the intricate design of your cellophane wings, two pairs of them, and your five eyes.

I let the boys stare in wonderment.

Your high-pitched summer song, sung long, late into the night, is a violin’s sweet bow calling for romance . . . your mate is on her way.

Thank you, brave cicada, for showing me a perfect metaphor of life. I vow to sing my song, until, like you, I’ve lived my life in full, and, without regret, leave nothing but the shell.

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Poem

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My Life!

My Way!

56th Annual Convocation & Investiture of Laureates to the Lincoln Academy of Illinois

Saturday, June 19 ISU Bone Student Center, Normal Photos by Justin Hurt Two Illinois State University alumni, including basketball star Doug Collins, were among recipients of the Order of Lincoln at a special Lincoln Academy of Illinois convocation at ISU. Honored were Paul “Doug” Collins, Dr. Robert “Robb” Fraley and Ambassador Donald F. McHenry.

The Order of Lincoln is considered the state’s highest award for professional achievement and public service. It honors Kelly Mathy, Julie Emig, Jamie Mathy, Sheila Montney people with ties to Illinois for outstanding contributions in science, education, religion, social services, medicine, government, business, labor, the arts, agriculture and athletics.

IWU President Georgia Nugent, Mark Brodl, Steve Seibring, Mark Halx Order of Lincoln honoree Doug Collins signing memorabilia for Nate Titus

Amaris, Chad and Danna Boore

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Joan Stralow, Anita Carney, Marlene Gregor

Nikita Richards

Dr. Kathy Bohn, Dr. Tom Nielsen, Jen Seidl

Martine McHenry with Order of Lincoln honoree Ambassador Donald F. McHenry

Order of Lincoln recipient Dr. Robert “Robb” Fraley, James Patrick Connelly III, Robert Jones

Paul Romanczuk, Dr. Ramsin Benyamin

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56th Annual Convocation & Investiture of Laureates to the Lincoln Academy of Illinois

Don Franke, Melissa Muller

Second Annual Over the Edge Fundraiser

Terri Cannon getting high-fived after she made it over the edge

Connor Brandon

Kimberly Wright

Benefitting the Child Protection Network and Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal Saturday, June 12 Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Normal Photos by Justin Hurt There are no heights that generous folks in Bloomington-Normal won’t go to for their favorite charities. And on Saturday, June 12, the roof of the Marriott was filled with 72 people who had raised a minimum of $1,000 each for the privilege of rapelling down the Marriott to raise money for the Child Protection Network and the Boys & Girls Club.

Despite early morning temperatures in the low 90s, (which made it over 100 degrees on the roof) a crowd of family, friends and onlookers gathered at the foot of the hotel to cheer on the rapellers as they made their way down, some doing it for the second time.

Dakoda Neal taking a drink of water after her descent

Savannah Southwick

Michelle McConnell, Tony Morstatter

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Kristy Rankin

Jon Lewis, Michelle and Chris O’Connell, Jason Harkins, Greg Cook

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David Paul and Tanya Blumenshine with family/friends

Distinguished Property Gallery 1 Milton Lane., BL $2,190,000

As close as you can get to an Italian Masterpiece! Simply luxurious designed and concieved by an Italian architect and custome built with exceptional quality material throughout such as imported marble for flooring and bathrooms, light fixtures from Italy, exterior (seven color) all stone from Ontario, gutters all made of copper, Marvin custom windows, tile in outdoor kitchen from Tuscany. Almost 7,000 square feet of stunning combination of modern and traditional Italian architectural design. Where to start from? Exterior professionally landscaped with sprinkler system, private backyard with wroght iron fenced, salt water inground swimming pool stainless steel plastered with lumineous pebble beads, outdoor kitchen with pizza oven imported from Italy, grill and a pergola.

5 car garages heated with two independent systems with lots of built in storage. Front door chestnut custom design and made, Marble floors from Italy (Apulia), Ipe wood flooring, light fixtures from Murano, (Venice), fireplaces from Fontana Rosa handmade with golden finish in formal living room and Nero Marquina Marble in Basement, vanity in powder room custom made with marble. Stunning two story foyer with marvelous arched ceiling and unique staircase is a masterpiece by itself (please pay attention to details). Neff kitchen cabinets, with Subzero Refrigerator, Viking stove, and spectacular design open to the family room and the breakfast area. Second floor features 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms with amazing designs. Master suite with gorgeous walk in closet with wood custom cabinets. Walk out fully finished basement with travertine flooring including the full bathroom, gorgeous family room with fireplace, media room, office, wine cellar, play room and a game room. Words cannot describe the details and amazing features built in this house it needs to be seen in person!

7 Lavender Lane, Bloomington $750,000

Absolutely stunning 5 bedroom 3.5 bath ranch in Hawthorne II. Beautiful custom makeover inside and out within the last 2 years complete with security system and outdoor lighting. The original fireplace was removed and replaced with a window overlooking the professionally landscaped private backyard with irrigation system, new solid cedar deck and screened porch. A cool touch linear gas Heat & Glo glass rock fireplace with multicolor LED lights was added to the north wall showcased with custom built shiplap herringbone surround hand glazed on site with floating accent shelves. Upscale kitchen totally remodeled with custom glazed cabinets, quartz countertops, under cabinet lighting, upper hutch cabinets and exquisite glass herringbone glass backsplash with all new in 2019 black stainless appliances, hood vented to the outside and RO filtered water to the icemaker and hot and cold on demand water faucet. Beautiful 4 seasons room located off the kitchen with tiled flooring.

The dining room off the front door was updated by painting and adding a custom insert cabinet. Large master bedroom accented with lighted trey ceiling and master bath with a custom tiled shower, bubble tub, custom cabinets and quartz countertops. The guest bath updated with custom glass tiled shower and upper cabinets added. The stairs to the lower level were rebuilt with new treads and railing stained to match with wrought iron balusters, LED stair lighting and a custom feature wall. Lower level family room updated with a custom TV cabinet with electric fireplace and wired for sound system with built in speakers. Large daylight windows in basement and built in wet bar provides a great room for entertainment. Oversized 3 car heated garage was refinished professionally with an epoxy floor with plenty of shelving and second staircase to lower level.

An Italian Masterpiece in Bloomington

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Janet Jurich

309-825-2078 Janet@JanetJurich.com

19373 U.S. Highway 150, BL • $1,199,000

Live in a gracious style of luxury in a all brick 1st floor master floor master 1.5 story walkout basement lake home.

This home is located with on a beautiful private 2.84 acre treed lot located 10 minutes from Tri Valley schools, interstate highway access and Bloomington-Normal airport. 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths with plenty of room for family and guests on all 3 levels, with 2 nice home office options on the main level. Natural gas service to home along with commercial sized electrical service, allowing for future plans. Natural gas powered 17kw electrical generator with disconnect. ADT internet security system. Time tested gravity flow foundation drainage system with no need for pits or pumps. Commercial sized gutters and downspouts.

Electronic controlled lawn irrigation system with irrigation water pumped from lake. Lawncare fertilization and weed control applications paid through 2021. 20’ x 40’ heated salt water pool. Scenic lot with wildlife!

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Dan Greene 309-531-2035 danlgreene@hotmail.com

3595 Yellowstone Drive, Normal $639,900

Stunning 1.5 story home with numerous high quality upgrades and built-ins throughout!

Beamed ceiling in 2 story great room & foyer, DREAM kitchen with contemporary flavor, high-end stainless steel appliances: Jenn-air & Wolf, huge walk-in pantry, double wallovens (convection & conventional), quartz countertops, extra tall cabinetry, generous counter space and island with breakfast bar, large casual dining area and formal dining room/flex room with built-in book cases, great room with custom fireplace surround and built-in contemporary entertainment/wall units, luxurious main floor master bedroom with fabulous master bath including heated floors, walk-in shower, dual sink vanities, huge walk-in closet with awesome organizers, 5 total bedrooms, one in the basement with tile flooring and double closet, fantastic recreation room/family room down with wet bar, perfect for entertaining, and there’s lots of storage room too. Triple-zoned heating with NEST thermostats, beautiful high quality Hunter Douglas window treatments, central vacuum system, alarm system, irrigation system, dual water meters, 6-zoned audio wiring for sound, main floor laundry/mud room with bonus cabinetry & built-in lockers and heated 3 car garage! Gorgeous wood flooring and hard surfaces main level. The outdoor space is fabulous with inground pool (new heater 6/2021), paver patio, pergola, outdoor kitchen with gas grill, wood fired pizza oven, gas fire feature, fenced yard. Incredible home in a very desirable location and no back yard neighbors! Awesome pergola freshly re-stained 2021. Make it yours, today!

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Second Annual Over the Edge Fundraiser

Dakoda Neal’s family watching her descend

Kate and Ron Green, Dodie Dunson

100th Heavenly Birthday Celebration

Honoring Jane Dobski-Kroll Friday, June 18 Rob Dob’s Restaurant & Bar, Bloomington Photos by Carlos T. Miranda Celebrating the life of a loved one can be done in many ways. Memory books, videos, get-togethers or in the case of Jane Dobski-Kroll, a heavenly 100th birthday party, bringing friends and family together to share stories, laughter and enjoy great food The banquet room at Rob Dob’s was turned into a grocery store, a nod to Jane’s role in the family meat shop and grocery store, Edmund’s Foods in Chicago.

Guests were handed a canvas shopping bag and play money and were encouraged to shop the shelves filled with lime Jello, Comet, pickles, Coca Cola—all available at 1940 prices.

Liz Palma

Terry, Dave and Barb Selzer

Karen and Tony DeAngelis

Bill Olson, Marilyn Dobski

Steve Dobski offering a Polish blessing

Tom Dobski, Stan Honacki, Bob Dobski

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2205 E. Empire, BL

701 S. Main, Unit 2, NL

202 W. North, NL

1700 Parkway Plaza Drive, NL

711 E. Washington, BL

2027 Ireland Grove, BL

REDUCED

5,929 & 9,928 sq. ft.

Office Lease Spaces Greg Yount 803 E Lafayette, BL

2,515 sq. ft.

Restaurant for Lease Thom Jones 902 IAA Drive, BL

1,450 & 1,566 sq. ft.

Retail - Lease Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal 11 Currency Drive, BL

2,000 sq. ft.

Retail Lease-Uptown NL Laura Pritts 1108 Trinity Lane, BL

2,848 sq. ft.

3,923-7,440 sq. ft.

50,000 sq. ft.

Health Club/Events Center Class ‘A’ Office Space Flex/Retail Greg Yount Yount/Pritts Team Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal 1510 N. Main, BL 121 N. Main, BL 2405 G.E. Rd., Suite 1, BL

3,828 sq. ft.

2,453 Retail; 3,395 Greenhouse For Sale/Lease Office Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Greg Yount 1407 N Veteran’s Pkwy/Lakewood Plaza, BL 1615 Commerce Parkway, BL

3,042 sq. ft.

Office Lease Laura Pritts 121 W. North, NL

20,000 sq. ft.

Health Club Greg Yount 1609 Northbrook, NL

2,018 sq. ft.

Retail - Corner Location Greg Yount 2708 McGraw, BL

15,500 sq. ft.

Retail Building Mike Talkington 700 N. Evans, BL

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Office Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal 1607 Tullamore, BL

2,245 sq. ft.

Retail/Office/Studio Laura Pritts 1730 Bradford Ln., NL

3,700 sq. ft.

2,000-8,478 sq. ft.

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Professional Office Space Retail Office/Retail Lease Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal 2507 E. Oakland, BL 702 N. Clinton, BL 205 N. Main, BL

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Retail - Uptown Normal Retail Retail Laura Pritts Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal 100 S. Fell Ave., NL 1713 A Tullamore, BL 802 N. Morris, BL 3703 Ireland Grove, BL

2,118 sq. ft.

Office Building Greg Yount 800 W. Walnut, Watseka

1,300 or 9,719 sq. ft.

Offices 2nd or 3rd Floor Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal 1224 Wariner Street, NL

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Restaurant Laura Pritts 1203 Morrissey, BL

2,280 sq. ft.

Office Condo For Sale Laura Pritts 802 S. Eldorado, BL

1,777 sq. ft.

Retail/Office Laura Pritts Crossroads Center

2,576 sq. ft.

Office Lease Space Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

1304 Cross Creek Dr., NL

2,987 sq. ft.

Restaurant for Lease Laura Pritts 660 W. Main, El Paso

3,200 sq. ft.

4-Unit Flex Building Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal 103 N. Regency, BL

PENDING

2,535 sq. ft.

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

2,748 or 4,151 sq. ft.

Retail Greg Yount

Retail/Office/Flex 1st Time Offered 4,700 sq. ft.

2,686-8,626-Lease/Sale Great Investment Opportunity Restaurant w/ Drive Thru Mike Talkington Greg Yount Laura Pritts

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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Office - Sale 1,661-3,322 sq. ft.

Laura Pritts

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. Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated Except Offices Owned and Operated by NRT Inc.

2005D Jacobssen, NL

1540 E. College, NL

14171 Carole Drive, BL

1503 E. College, NL

415 Detroit Drive, BL

511 Chancellor, BL

NEW

5,880 sq. ft. Office Condo 2,250 sq. ft. & 6,100 sq. ft.

2,794 sq. ft.

2,773 sq. ft.

4,495 sq. ft.

Sale or Lease Retail Office Lease - Full Gross Office/Retail Restaurant Yount/Pritts Team Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Mike Talkington Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Yount/Talkington Woodlawn Mobile Home Park 1701 W. Market, BL 1613 Clearwater, BL 1719 E. Hamilton Rd., BL 2501 E. College, Ste. 3, BL

35,776 sq. ft. on 8.32 acres 10-Screen Movie Theatre Mike O’Neal-Meghan O’Neal 1602 Tullamore, BL

NEW

3,360 sq. ft.

61,957 sq. ft.

Greenhouse/Nursery/Landscape Industrial/Flex SubLease Greg Yount Greg Yount 10243 E. 1400 N. Rd., BL 1215 Holiday Lane, BL

PENDING

Flex/Office Lease 5,612 sq. ft.

700; 2,000; & 2,720 sq. ft. High Visibility Surgical Center Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Mike Talkington 1209 Towanda Ave., BL 1501 N. Veteran’s Pkwy., BL

1,800 sq. ft.

Office for Lease Mike Talkington 14658 E. 925 North Rd., BL

Flex/Retail/Showroom 5.15 Acres 7,000 sq. ft. LEASE 32 pads + Addt’l. Bldgs.

Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Laura Pritts 801 S. Madison, BL Shoppes of College Hills, NL

9,486 sq. ft.

Office Lease Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal 1503 E. College, NL

PENDING

Office/Warehouse/Flex 45,654 sq. ft./23 Acres Greg Yount 1607 Visa, NL

53,000 sq. ft.

Church/School Greg Yount 850 W. Hovey, NL

Retail/Office/Medical-LEASE 16,950 sq. ft.

870-8,096 sq. ft.

Retail Space Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal 510 E. Courtland, Morton 604 IAA Drive, BL

NEW

38,000 sq. ft.

9,001 sq. ft.

3,955 sq. ft. Office Condo Retail Center for Sale/Lease Freestanding Restaurant For Sale or Lease Mike Talkington Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Yount/Pritts Team 408 E. College, NL 112 E. Washington, BL 1015 Mercer Ave., BL

5,586 sq. ft. Lease Retail near ISU Laura Pritts 716 E. Empire, BL

125,000 sq. ft.

Industrial/Flex Lease Greg Yount 509 S. Buck, LeRoy

.51 acres Redevelopment Opportunity Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal 105 N. Center, BL

F O R 14,277 sq. ft./floor 2,100 sq. ft.

2,000 sq. ft.

1,200 sq. ft.

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

LAND FOR SALE

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For Sale - 96-Bed Skilled Nursing Facility Laura Pritts

S A L E Office / Downtown 6,963 sq. ft.

Mike Flynn

AGENT

1101 Gettysburg Dr., BL ............................................................................... .0.69 Acres .................................................................. Laura Pritts 111 Merle Lane, NL PENDING ......................................................................... 4 Acres ...................................................................Mike Flynn Wylie Dr. & Enterpise, BL................................................................................... 5 Acres .................................................................. Greg Yount 1008 Wylie Dr., BL ......................................................................................... 1.57 Acres .................................................................. Greg Yount Lumbertown Road, NL PENDING .............................................................. 10.0 Acres ...................................................................Mike Flynn Empire Business Park, BL .................................................................................. Various .................................................................. Greg Yount Parkway Village/Veterans Parkway & Mercer, BL ........................................... 1-3 Acres .......................................Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Crossroads Center-Lots 4, 5 & 7, NL ..........................................3.09, 3.27 & 3.88 Acres ........................................................Yount/Pritts Team 2407 & 2419 Maloney, BL ...................................................................... .45 & .37 Acres .................................................................. Greg Yount 240 Greenwood, BL MAKE OFFER/B-1 ................................. Corner Lot - 2.18 Acres ...................................................................Mike Flynn 2 Audie Murphy, BL LAST LOT................................................................... 1.72 Acres ...............................................Greg Yount/Mike Flynn Parkside & Raab Roads, NL .......................................................................... 3.06 Acres .......................................Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal 406-408 Detroit Dr., BL TOWANDA-BARNES RD. FRONTAGE/B-1...... 2.41 Acres ...................................................................Mike Flynn 1300 Cross Creek Dr., NL .............................................................................. 0.69 Acres ...........................................................Mike Talkington 1304 Cross Creek Dr., NL ................................................................................. 36 Acres ...........................................................Mike Talkington Towanda-Barnes/Leslie, BL............................................................................ 5.06 Acres .................................................................. Laura Pritts Maple Hill Road, BL ..................................................................0.93, 1.13, & 1.61 Acres .......................................Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal 1902 W. Market St., BL.................................................................................. 3.76 Acres .......................................Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal 5 Lots @ I-74 Exit, LeRoy........................................................................ 0.7-3.75 Acres .................................................................. Laura Pritts 2407 W. Market, BL ....................................................................................... 2.57 Acres ........................................................Yount/Pritts Team 4013 Pamela, BL............................................................................................. 0.57 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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The Bistro’s Pride Fest

Downtown Bloomington Saturday, June 26, 2021 Photos by Justin Hurt Despite a slight rain delay, the party did go on in the streets of downtown Bloomington, as hundreds gathered to celebrate Bloomington-Normal’s LGBTQ community and equity, diversity, and inclusion, Sporting rainbow capes, shorts, dresses and even beards, the crowd enjoyed the live music, festival atmosphere and drag performances.

“We had been trying to pull together a pride fest for years,” said Jan Lancaster, owner of The Bistro. “At my 25th anniversary, I decided I’m going for it, I’m going to try to get this together. I think it’s important that we have a pride event happening in Bloom- Sharon ShareAlike ington-Normal.”

Christina Rogers

Linda Foster Jonell Kehias, Dan Adams, Julie and Steve Kubsch

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Melinda Sparks, Tari Renner

Mike Matejka

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Elicia Adams holding Ayila Wunder

The Bistro’s Pride Fest

Laura O’Connor, Beth Fritz

Olivia Garden

Sparkly Sapphire Carrington

Thom Rakestraw, Jan Lancaster

Alexis Overfelt, Joslyn Morrison

A young fan tips Miss Penny Cost

Justin and Christina Boyd

Atticus Watson, Finn Schiebel, Peter Jones

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Differences Between Gross anD triple net leases

W

hen you are looking at similar properties to lease, but the asking lease rates vary greatly, should you take the lowest quoted lease rate? Where instinct might tell you that is the best deal, you cannot truly know if this is true until you understand the different types of leases on commercial real estate.

Let’s start with Gross leases, there are two types. The first is called a Full Gross lease. The second is called a Modified Gross Lease.

Full Gross Lease A full gross lease requires the tenant to pay a flat monthly payment for use of the space/ property. The owner of the property is responsible for the costs associated with property including taxes, insurance, maintenance and utilities.

Full gross leases allow tenants to accurately budget their monthly rent expenses. For the property owner, they must determine a rate that will cover all of their expenses, which can vary. Full gross rents are most

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common in a building that has multiple tenants with one heating and cooling unit, and general shared common area.

Triple net leased properties are common for investment properties and can provide low-risk steady income.

Modified Gross Lease Modified gross lease is a lease structure where both the landlord and the tenant are responsible for paying a portion of the operating expenses. The arrangements between the landlord and tenant can vary greatly between property and negotiation arrangement. An example of such an agreement might be that the tenant pays base rent, utilities, and refuse collection. The landlord would pay taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance as well as mechanical system maintenance.

Triple Net Lease (NNN) The Triple Net Lease, also identified as NNN, are leases whereby the tenant pays a base rent, based on square foot use, plus all the expenses of the property including real estate taxes, building insurance, and maintenance, and utilities. As you would expect, the base rent factor is generally lower because of all of the variable expenses added to the net rent.

Besides these three basic lease types, there are many other types of lease arrangements available to tenants. The only way to determine what type of lease you have, and the responsibilities of who is responsible for which expenses, is to thoroughly read the lease agreement. A commercial real estate broker can help you understand the lease terms, as well as a commercial real estate attorney. The devil can be in the details.

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Mike Talkington, is a licensed broker at Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate Group in Bloomington. For more information on commercial real estate, contact Mike at (309) 530-4913 or mtalkington@cbcregroup.com

Through May 2021

NEW CONSTRUCTION

RESALE

2020 YTD TOTALS

2021 YTD Totals

2021 YTD Totals

2021 YTD Totals

Units: 32

Units: 721

Units: 753

$$ Volume: $9,624,070

$$ Volume: $142,036,420

$$ Volume: $151,660,490

Average Price: $300,752

Average Price: $196,999

Average Price: $201,408

2020 YTD Comparison

2020 YTD Comparison

Units: 15

2020 YTD Comparison

Units: 656

$$ Volume: $4,221,595

Units: 671

$$ Volume: $120,466,440

Average Price: $281,439

$$ Volume: $124,688,035

Average Price: $183,637

Average Price: $185,824

Bloomington-Normal | *Compiled as of June 25, 2021

Does It Matter How Property is Titled in Divorce?

Many individuals wonder whether it matters how property is titled in a divorce.

In other words, some theorize that if an asset is in their individual name, it might mean that they will receive this asset in a divorce.

It could be a variety of property or assets. Some might try to title a bank account in their own name. Others might purchase a vehicle and put it in their own name. In other cases, an individual might set up an investment account that only has their name on it, but not their spouse. The possibilities can be infinite.

When a divorce takes place, many think the asset will be given to them by the court because it is not jointly titled with their spouse. A common question for many is whether this is accurate or not.

The reality is that how property is titled in a divorce is normally not that important. Instead, in states where equitable jurisdiction is controlling, courts look to when the property or asset was acquired.

If the property is acquired during the marriage, it is normally labeled marital property. However, if the property was acquired before marriage, it is presumed to be separate property.

Courts then have to divide marital

property in a just matter when considering all the factors. The factors can vary by state, but they can include different criteria. This includes contribution of each party, the length of the marriage, the education and work history of the parties, the conduct of the parties in some states, and a litany of other factors.

In terms of the titling of the assets, it is truly not that important. If the asset is in one spouse’s name, it does not matter if the asset was acquired during the marriage. A party cannot purchase property or buy an asset with marital funds and assume that the asset will be allocated to them in a divorce.

A prenuptial agreement is something to consider for those who have substantial property or assets prior to marriage. To ensure they receive it in the divorce, they must agree to it beforehand. Through a prenuptial agreement, the parties can agree to have property or assets set aside to them in the future.

It is vital to draft the prenuptial agreement appropriately and that both parties have independent counsel. Other important criteria are that there needs to be full and fair disclosure and that there be no duress or undue influence.

Even after the marriage, parties could enter into a postnuptial agreement to denote who would get what property or assets in the case of divorce. That said, parties sometimes have little incentive to do this after the mar-

riage.

One potential exception is where a party receives inheritance or gifts during the marriage. Inheritance or gifts are generally viewed as separate property in a divorce.

Thus, if parties place inheritance or gifts in a separate account away from other marital property or debt, doing so makes sense. Otherwise, there can be a risk that the separate property is commingled with other marital funds or property. When this happens, it can convert separate property into marital property.

For this reason, parties who receive inheritance or gifts should speak to an attorney if they want to ensure that it remains their separate property. It often makes sense before they receive the inheritance or gift to ensure it is handled appropriately. A separate account in this instance may make sense for liquid assets.

Stange Law Firm, PC limits their practice to family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, guardianship, adoption, mediation, collaborative law and other domestic relation matters.

Stange Law Firm, PC gives clients 24/7 access to their case through a secured online case tracker found on the website.

They also give their clients their cell phone numbers. Call for a consultation today at 855-805-0595.

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By the numbers

2021 YTD* Single Family Home Sales Stats

Brews at the Zoo

Presented by Miller Park Zoological Society Saturday, June 12 Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington Photos by Erin Woods It’s baack. This popular Zoo fundraiser had to change format last year, but this year the Zoo was once again filled with 600 shiny, happy people (300 on Friday and 300 on Saturday) enjoying delicious craft beer and local food and learning about the Zoo and its animals.

Joe Palma and his Style in Stereo band got the party started and guests not only got to eat and drink, but also learn about the Zoo and the many great programs it offers.

Deanna Frautschi, Peggy Hundley

Dick and Lucy Meads

Larry Dietz with wife Marlene

Jeff Mroz, Tyler Cox

Patty Young, Chad Bevers J. Balmer, Marcia Hammerstrand

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Brews at the Zoo Jayne Leonard, Melissa Scholten, Trisha Horsmann, Becky Achen, Megan Behnke Karen and Bob Altman

Nick and Pamela Quinn, Madison McConville, Lacey Lowers, Kelci McConville

Cat Woods, Jon Voegele

Cindy and Mark Segobiano

Sydney Kendle, Helen Ogar

Joe Palma with Style in Stereo

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Business Barometer Frontier adds Vegas flights‌

BLOOMINGTON — Frontier Airlines will offer nonstop flights from Bloomington’s Central Illinois Regional Airport to Las Vegas on Thursdays and Sundays, starting Aug. 12.

Growmark CEO retiring

‌

BLOOMINGTON — Growmark Inc. CEO Jim Spradlin told the board of directors of the Bloomington-based agricultural supply cooperative on June 10 he’s retiring Feb. 28.

COVID limits eased‌

BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington-Normal business owners greeted a renewed sense of freedom and normalcy when Illinois entered Phase 5 of its reopening plan June 11, eliminating most COVID-related mask requirements and capacity limits.

Avanti’s marks 50 years‌

NORMAL — Avanti’s Italian Restaurant, with locations at 402 S. Main St., Normal, and 3302 E. Empire St., Bloomington, celebrated its 50th anniversary June 2 with a ribbon cutting complete with cake and trademark Gondolas and attended by Chamber of Commerce members, business partners, past employees and customers.

Unemployment falls in B-N, state‌

BLOOMINGTON — Unemployment fell by nearly seven points in Bloomington-Normal, sitting at 4.2% this May after hitting 11.5% in May 2020, and by about 8 points statewide, going from 15.3% to 6.7% in the same time period, the Illinois Department of Economic Security reported June 24.

Cooking oil cost affects eateries‌

BLOOMINGTON — Staple bar snacks like chicken wings are becoming harder to come by and more expensive because of supply disruptions, labor shortages and other factors nationwide affecting commodities like meat and cooking oil.

Sugar Mama Bakery moves‌

BLOOMINGTON — Sugar Mama Bakery owner Susie Tod announced plans to close her uptown Normal store in July and open in a downtown Bloomington storefront formerly occupied by a Subway restaurant.

Texas Roadhouse to open‌

Construction of the new Texas Roadhouse restaurant in the Bloomington Commons shopping center, 1701 E. Empire St., is progressing with the location set to open at the end of August.

‌Normal extends outdoor dining NORMAL — The Normal Town Council on June 21 unani-

Car wash to be built‌

mously approved extending the uptown outdoor restaurant seating program through the end of the year and directed its staff to begin planning for how it will handle outdoor dining moving forward.

BLOOMINGTON — Developers Jeremy and Jeffrey Schoenherr want to build a new automated On Track Car Wash at 1509 E. Vernon Ave., Bloomington, largely replacing the 10-bay do-it-yourself Car Wash Express that occupied the site between 1988 and 2010.

Agreement helps workers earn degrees‌

Panda Express planned‌

NORMAL — Heartland Community College, Lincoln College and State Farm signed agreements to make it easier for working adults and State Farm employees to complete bachelor’s degrees through the Lincoln College Accelerated Bridge to Education program.

ZBA backs wind farm‌

The McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals recommended a plan by Sapphire Sky Wind Energy LLC, an affiliate of Invenergy LLC headquartered Chicago, to build a $350 million, 64-turbine wind farm spread across 14,000 acres in the the southeast corner of the county.

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BLOOMINGTON — Las Vegas-based CFT NV Developments LLC plans to build a 2,381-square-foot Panda Express Chinese-American fast-food restaurant at 1901 W. Market St., Bloomington.

Jersey Mike’s Subs coming ‌

BLOOMINGTON — A storefront is being remodeled for a Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurant at Eastland Commons, 305 N. Veterans Parkway, Bloomington, with plans to open in August.

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celebrate & remember

Melissa Shrader, President of Central Illinois Chapter of The Links, Incorporated with Bobby Moews, Superindendent of Bloomington Parks and Recreation stand by the PoSITivity Bench at White Oak Park

Members of The Central Illinois Chapter of The Links, Incorporated are seated on the new PoSITivity Bench at White Oak Park, Bloomington.

Two park benches were recently dedicated in Bloomington as a unique way to honor a loved one and celebrate wellness. In May, The Central Illinois Chapter of The Links, Incorporated partnered with the City of Bloomington to install a bench at White Oak Park that encourages relaxation of mind, body and soul. The bench faces the lake

and is adjacent to the walking path.

Friends of Barb Adkins and the City of Bloomington partnered to dedicate a bench directly in front of Home Sweet Home Mission, 303 Oakland Ave., in June. Barb was retired Bloomington deputy city manager and a community leader who was loved by many and respected by all.

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Parting Shot

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Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your s t r e n g t h l i e s .”

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TOP LAWYERS BLOOMINGTON AREA

BASED UPON A SURVEY OF THEIR PEERS These LEADING LAWYERS have been recommended by their peers to be among the TOP LAWYERS in Illinois.

Farrah L. Hagan Julia B. McCarthy A. Clay Cox Larry A. Apfelbaum Todd A. Bresney Charles N. Edmiston II William J. Harrington Kathy A. Olivero John J. Waldman Timothy W. Kelly Terence B. Kelly Kathleen McDonald Kraft Gina L. Wood Eitan Weltman Thomas M. Barger III Peter W. Brandt Kirk A. Holman Thomas A. Jennings Elizabeth B. Megli Richard E. Stites William C. Wetzel David M. Moss Nathan B. Hinch Jay D. Reece Lars Eric Ostling Robert T. Varney

Brady Connolly & Masuda PC Brady Connolly & Masuda PC Cox & Fulk LLC Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Kanoski Bresney Kelly & Castagna LLC Kraft Wood & Kelly LLC Kraft Wood & Kelly LLC Kraft Wood & Kelly LLC Law Office of Eitan Weltman LivingstonBarger LivingstonBarger LivingstonBarger LivingstonBarger LivingstonBarger LivingstonBarger LivingstonBarger Moss & Moss PC Mueller Reece & Hinch LLC Mueller Reece & Hinch LLC Ostling & Associates Robert T. Varney & Associates

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These EMERGING LAWYERS have been identified by their peers to be among the TOP LAWYERS in Illinois who are age 40 or younger OR who have been admitted to the practice of law for 10 or fewer years.

Amelia S. Buragas

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Bloomington

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Civil Appellate; Personal Injury: General

Neel Mookerjee

Brady Connolly & Masuda PC

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Workers’ Compensation Defense

A. Christopher Cox

Cox & Fulk LLC

Bloomington

309.828.7331

Close/Private Held; Commercial Litigation

Patrick R. Cox

Cox & Fulk LLC

Bloomington

309.828.7331

Close/Private Held; RE: Residential; Tax: Business; Tax: Indiv; Trust/Will/Estate

J. Harrison Fulk

Cox & Fulk LLC

Bloomington

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Family

Gina Couri-Cyphers

Kanoski Bresney

Bloomington

309.829.5700

Personal Injury: General

Laura A. Castagna

Kelly & Castagna LLC

Bloomington

309.820.0600

Personal Injury: General

Katharine E. Gonzalez

Kraft Wood & Kelly LLC

Bloomington

309.829.7069

Family

Jonathan J. Bobell

LivingstonBarger

Bloomington

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Med-Mal Defense; Personal Injury Defense: General

Rachel J. Brandt

LivingstonBarger

Bloomington

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Commercial Litigation

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