Limited Bloomington-Normal’s Premier Lifestyle, Business and Health Magazine - August 2022
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MEET THE NEWEST EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN
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Index
Staff and Contributors Jonell Kehias Editor Erin Martiens Designer Deanna Frautschi Writer, photographer, naturalist
LIFESTYLE
BUSINESS
Wags & Wishes ......................................... 3
Pulse Nightclub Observance ............17
Princess Coronation and Festival ...... 4
History Makers Gala ......................18, 19
Celebrate America! ................................ 5
Kite Fest 2022 .........................................20
Marcfirst Dinner with Doug Collins .........................................6, 7
Business After Hours ....................24, 25
Rotary Rural Urban Night .................... 8
Michael Escoubas Poet
Women to Women Celebration ......... 9
Justin Hurt Photographer
Brews at the Zoo ...................................11
Thom Rakestraw Photographer Carlos T. Miranda Photographer Jacalyn Hadley Photographer
Thrive Breakfast 2022 ..........................12 Poem: Twilight on the Prairie ...........13
MIRA Summerfest Happy Hour .......26 By the Numbers ....................................27 Business Barometer .............................28 Business Before Hours ........................29 Parting Shot ............................................31
ExtraOrdinary Women ........................14 Tribute to Champions .........................16
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Wags & Wishes
Janet Lakin, Christian Stoinev, Bob Lakin
Joe and Joni Painter
A Gala fundraiser for Wish Bone Canine Rescue Friday, June 17 DoubleTree by Hilton, Bloomington Photos by Thom Rakestraw It was night of great food, great company, amazing auction items and Christian Stoinev and Scooby (and Percy and Milo). The 300 guests had a chance to bid on many amazing silent auction items plus live More photos at pantagraph.com/ auction items including dinners limited at local fine dining establishments, trips and the opportunity to put your pet’s picture on the Wish Bone Rescue van. Wish Bone has a vision of a home for every dog. They take in dogs with disabilities, senior dogs, pregnant dogs, abused and neglected dogs and receive no government funding. Funds raised for the gala will help with whatever care the dogs needs before they can be adopted.
Heather Young, Joyce Hightower, Kathleen Lorenz
Scott Henrichs, Mary Bennett Henrichs, Allie Matters, Sara Helldoerfer
Jack Millan, Brad Glenn, Moe Winstead, Natalia Watkins, Dawn Urewicz
Rod James, Amy Aranda
Susie Ohley, Shayna Ohley holding Theo, Fay Foster
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Royal Princess Coronation and Festival
Bailey Kozlen, Rowan Frost, Gibson Smith
A Holiday Spectacular Production Saturday, June 18 Ewing Cultural Center, Bloomington Photos by Jacalyn Hadley Ewing Castle was overflowing with princes and princesses as hundreds gathered for singing, dancing, face painting, crafts and the chance to meet their favorite storybook princesses. The highlight of the day was meeting the princesses and all the amazing photo ops.
King Fred Render with Queen Julie Dobski
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Layla Hoffman, Dreena Karr
Cat Durako, Lilly Kelley, Ella Mavros
Eden Suson, Zach Bacon, Brooke Bankston, Tim Schill, Elsie Morgan
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Brady Segobiano
Lexi and Briley Watson, Hensley Raines
Cindy Segobiano
Celebrate America!
Jennifer Rusk
Angela and Thomas Wirsing, Doug Braun, Christie Villella, Ronnie Jones
July 2, 3 Bloomington’s Miller Park Photos by Justin Hurt Now in its 16th year, The Pantagraph’s Celebrate America! free concert returned to entertaining Fourth of July crowds with beloved patriotic classics and some toe-tapping new new numbers. A partnership with the City of Bloomington and the generosity of many sponsors make this much-beloved holiday tradition possible.
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Grace Irvin, Jennifer Rusk
Angela Wirsing and the Celebrate Ensemble
Tricia Hayden, Luna Palma, Rhea Balakrishnan, Ronnie Jones, Grace Hayden
Kip Hayden, Michael Braun
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Marcfirst Dinner with Doug Collins
Dr. Ramsin and Jizet Benyamin, Keisha Hopkins, Don Franke
Sunday, June 12 DoubleTree by Hilton Photos by Carlos T. Miranda Bloomington-Normal’s favorite son returned to his college town to help raise funds for Marcfirst. Collins entertained the crowds with stories of days at ISU, playing for the first black head coach in NCAA Division I history, his Chicago Bulls days and the infamous1972 Munich Olympics. Interviewed by the “Voice of the Redbirds” Dick Luedke, Collins spun story after story for an engrossed audience. Marcfirst plans to purchase a new building to expand behavioral health clinic and other services. For more information and to help this vital organization go to marcfirst.org.
Dick and BJ Luedke
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Doug Collins
Jim and Linda Shirk, Jan and Wally Hood, Cathy and Dennis Wentworth
Rich and Jamie Zeller, Mark Jontry, Karen and Steve Timmerman, Christina Rogers
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Drs. Tom Nielsen, Kathy Bohn
Bill Flick, Nancy McClarty Flick
Marty and Connie Mandula, Tom Restivo
Suzi Nafziger, Don Knapp, Cheryl Magnuson, Andrea Arduini
Dani and Brian Wipperman
Charlie Farner, Leanna Bordner
Nick Lurkins, Dan Adams, Andy and Jim Shirk
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Marcfirst Dinner with Doug Collins
Cheryl Magnuson, Keith and Kirsten Evans
Normal Rotary Rural-Urban Night
Wednesday, June, 22 Ropp Jersey Cheese Farm, Normal Photos provided to Limited Ray and Carol Ropp hosted the Normal Rotary Club and their guests enjoyed the sunny evening, the supper and the chance to judge four Lincoln ewes brought by Mike Rader. The featured speaker was Rich Guebert, president of the Illinois Farm Bureau, who describes himself as “a recovering dairyman.” He raises corn, soybeans and wheat at his farm in southern Illinois. Many urban residents of Illinois incorrectly think that most of Illinois farm land is owned by corporations, he said. Most farmland is owned and operated by families. Illinois Farm Bureau has an “adopt-a-legislator” program, which links state lawmakers to downstate farmers for a taste of the ag experience and to exchange ideas.
Bob and Julie Dobski, Dan Kelly, Ken Ropp Rotarians Jack Moody and Hank Campbell study the Lincoln ewes
Dayna Brown-Nielsen and Adam Nielsen
Surinder Sethi, Heather and Terry Stoa, Arlene Pennie, Nurinder Sethi.
Ray Ropp
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Women to Women
Women to Women Giving Circle A LOT TO CELEBRATE AS IT BEGINS ITS SECOND DECADE SUBMITTED BY PAT GROGG 70 members of the Women to Women Giving Circle of the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation gathered at the Aaron Leetch Club of Hancock Stadium on June 22. The group applauded wildly when the total of gifts received through June 17 was announced at just over $88,000. Gifts made through the fiscal year ending June 30 will contribute to the grants made for 2023. A special designation of Second Decade Donor is given to a member who makes a one-time gift of at least $1000. The Giving Circle now
System and Easterseals • Children’s Discovery Museum and Children’s Home and Aid • Children’s Home and Aid and Chestnut Health • Community Health Care Clinic • Milestones Early Learning Center • YWCA of McLean County
The Steering Committee recently announced a new maximum of $20,000 for future grant proposals. Melissa Breeden and Sharon Tarvin
has 50 such donors. Retired Circuit Judge Beth Robb Sender chairs the Circle’s Steering Committee. New members Deborah Lindberg and Linda Kimber were welcomed. This annual summer celebration allows members and friends to hear presentations explaining the impact of the $47,372. granted for 2022: • Autism Collective and OSF Healthcare
Linda Herman, Allie Matters, and Leanna Bordner
Caryl Barling, Mary Ann Webb, and Judy Donze
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Brews at the Zoo
Kim Schoenbein, Annie Swanson, Dan Adams
Friday, June 10 Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington Photos by Justin Hurt A few light sprinkles couldn’t dampen the fun at this annual event benefiting Miller Park Zoo. Guests enjoyed beer and wine from many local breweries and amazing food from popular local restaurants. Live music and wildlife encounters made this a unique experience that is a great kickoff to summer.
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Michael and Laura O’Connor
Vanessa Campos, Chad Bevers, Kiel Macewan, Patty Young
Shane and Angie Starkey, Lucy and Dick Meads, Paula Pratt
Jeannie Higdon, Brendan O’Neill, Chris McConnell
Karen and Robert Starckovich, Frank and Angie
Michael and Liz Fornero
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Thrive Breakfast 2022
Children’s Home & Aid Wednesday, June 15 DoubleTree by Hilton, Bloomington Photos by Thom Rakestraw The breakfast brought together influential businesses, corporate partners and local leaders to celebrate the suc- Chris McConnell, Mendy Smith cess that is achieved when our generous community supports Children’s Home & Aid. Children’s Home & Aid serves approximately 3,000 children locally through programs including early childhood education, behavioral health and family support services. Featured speaker was Gregory Cox s a dad, a John Keck, Jim and Marie Eledge grandfather, a community leader and a staff member of Children’s Home & Aid’s Thriving Fathers program. The Thriving Fathers program strengthens families to keep children from entering foster care.
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Jim Goldenstein, Jon Sandage, Dan Muller, Don Knapp
Paula Crowley Deneen, Tina Marlett, Katie Klein
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Melissa Isenburg, Julie Dobski, Tracy Patkunas
BY MICHAEL ESCOUBAS
The world is verdant as green shadows blend with blue and white high on the distant horizon. The yard is a terrace of lush green carpet, stately oaks and tasseled corn making ready for harvest. In late August crickets sing their mellow songs, flowers boast their brightest colors wearing gowns of yellow and red. We light the first light of evening, the yard, a room in which we rest and, for good reason enjoy being wrapped in the shawl of Nature’s bounty, a gift not taken lightly where, being there together, is enough.
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Poem
Twilight on the Prairie
ExtraOrdinary Woman
MEET OUR ExtraOrdinary
WOMAN: Story written by Charlene Homan, EOW Board Member. Contributions were made by her nominator Barb Whiteman.
Rosemary serves as the president of Living Well United Senior Center, a grassroots organization that converted a closed-down Casey’s in LeRoy into a thriving senior center. She also serves on, the Mercy Ministries board, the J. T. Crumbaugh Library Board of Trustees, Coordinator of the Elizabeth J. Crumbaugh Assistance Program, Regent of the DeWitt Clinton Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, and as board president of the Empire Township Historical Museum. Rosemary’s influence is felt by every community member of every age. One in-progress project that she is assisting with unites the local food bank, churches, the LeRoy School Life Skills class, and the Living Well United Senior Center. With her leadership, the seniors created a healthy recipe book with ingredients generally found at the food pantry. They coordinate food drives when necessary and assemble the unprepared meals for distribution. Rosemary coordinated this creative initiative to help food pantry customers make the healthiest choices possible. Wearing a different hat, Rosemary
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helps Faith in Action reach out to small community residents who need assistance in driving to and from medical appointments. Rosemary is an assessor who visits those who request services from the nonprofit. A new initiative of Rosemary’s is in honor of her mother and father. “I know the toll it can take to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Barb Whiteman and Rosemary created The Support Squad. Our goal is to offer a weekly service where caregivers can drop their loved ones off for some respite. I remember my father being overwhelmed at times and resorting to bringing my mother into the emergency room. I hope that by offering a small break, we can support our caregivers who support our loved ones,” Rosemary revels. “There is hardly a person in our rural communities who doesn’t know Rosemary and love her,” adds Barb. “So many have been positively influenced, inspired, and encouraged by her. She works so quietly behind the scenes, it’s as if she makes magic happen. In reality, she is sacrificing hours of time and tons of energy coordinating people/resources from past work and life
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experiences or diligently making new friends. Rosemary is always working for the greater good of others, and our communities benefit from her tenacity.” When not volunteering or working as a substitute teacher in reading recovery, Rosemary enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, Staci Riddle, and Deborah Klamrzynski, and six grandchildren, Jordan, a music teacher in the Fieldcrest District; Madison, a traveling nurse, Kaitlyn, a senior in high school; Peyton, a junior; Brooke, 7th grade, and Jack, 7th grade. Congratulations to Rosemary on being the ExtraOrdinary Women Project BN’s quarterly feature. We appreciate your dedication to our community! If you would like to nominate an extraordinary woman you know — even if it’s yourself! — please visit theextraordinarywomenprojectbn.org and fill out a nomination form.
EVERYONE’S TALKING INFLATION AND INTEREST RATES, BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
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n June 2022, the Fed increased interest rates by 75 basis points—its largest move since 1994, and the Fed anticipates more increases later this year. We are seeing the highest inflation since the early 1980’s. According to Ginger Chambless, Head of Research for Commercial Banking at JPMorgan Chase, “By raising rates through this year, the Fed is trying to get a handle on inflation and slowly pull some of the excess liquidity out of the economy. I think it makes sense for the Fed to take a gradual approach. This way, they can see how the economy holds up along the way, as opposed to a more drastic increase, which might cause undue panic in the markets.” While inflation is at a 40-year high, interest rates are still below what we saw in the 2000’s at 6.5% and record highs of nearly 20% in 1980. From a historical perspective,
rates are still very attractive, but hard for the new investor group that has only known the sub 4% interest rate cycle. Investors are going to have to adjust their thinking and their proformas. An increase in interest rates obviously makes borrowing more expensive and impacts an investor’s desired return. An investor is forced to offset the higher cost of financing with a lower purchase price on real estate. This will have an impact on cap rates which we have seen compressing over the last few years. But the market is still competitive and sellers haven’t pivoted from the high demand of the last few years, knowing in part that investors want to buy real estate to hedge inflation. So, investors will be focused more on increasing rents to drive their desired returns. As we move forward in 2022, we may not see the movement in values right
away, but sellers and buyers will soon enough find themselves at a crossroad of having to understand debt market pressure of increased interest rates and what buyers can (and will) actually pay. Sellers today are still in a great position to sell. Buyers are looking at the uncertainty in stocks, crypto, NFT’s and holding cash and real estate is still considered the safer investment alternative; but we may be seeing a market peak soon. If you have questions about selling or buying in today’s market, reach out to a commercial real estate professional in your community. Meghan O’Neal-Rogozinski, CCIM, is a licensed broker at Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate Group in Bloomington. For more information on commercial real estate, contact Meghan at (309) 532-1808 or meghan.oneal@cbcregroup.com
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Tribute to Champions ISU Men’s Basketball coach Ryan Pedon, ISU Football Coach Brock Spack with wife Aimee
Kaitlin Muckey, Katy Javornok, Angie Prang
Takesha Stokes, Chemberly Cummings Jose Moreno, Special Olympics Athlete Leader
Special Olympics Illinois Thursday, June 16 Tribute Park, Normal Photos by Justin Hurt
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This annual kick off to the summer games helps thank the Champions who enhance and enrich the lives of the Special Olympic Athletes. Guests enjoyed music by Alex Dwyer and catering from Rob Dob’s Restaurant and got the opportunity to learn about the selflessness and generosity of those who help make Special Olympics so special.
Kathleen Lorenz, Kevin O’Brien, Kathy Schniedwind
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Jay Reece, Dan Rutledge
Chuck and Vicky Scott, Hiram Walker
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Rev. Rebecca Grant
2022 Pulse Nightclub Memorial Observance
Saturday, June 11 300 Block of North Main, Downtown Bloomington Photos by Justin Hurt Prairie Pride Coalition, the Bistro and McLean County Moms Demand Action Against Gun Violence are co-sponsors of this event that memorializes the people who died at the 2016 Pulse Nightclub shootings in Orlando. This outdoor observance included the reading of the 49 victim names, performances and words of reflection. Attendees stood in the street on chalk-drawn hearts and held signs with names of the people lost on June 12, 2016, when a shooter entered the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando and produced the deadliest incident in the history of violence against the LGBTQIA+ community. Fifty-three additional people were injured that evening in an act that also targeted the Latinx community.
Karla Bailey-Smith, Donna Walley, Karen Irvin
Kerri Johnson holds a sign honoring one of the Pulse Nightclub victims
Marcos Mendez tears up after reading the victim names
Jessika Jones, Jeremy Brunk, Sgt. Kiel Nowers
Samantha Nussbaum, Mike Gaines
Jan Lancaster, Lennox Martin
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History Makers Gala
Presented by the McLean County Museum of History Wednesday, June 15 ISU Brown Ballroom, Normal Photos by Carlos T. Miranda The guests of honor at the 2022 History Makers Gala have poured themselves into the community, but they recognized they weren’t alone in their endeavors to give back. Deanna Frautschi, Alan Bedell, Myra Gordon and George Gordon received the distinction Wednesday night and were honored along with those who had been quietly recognized during a virtual ceremony last year: Carole and Jerry Ringer, Marilyn and Bob Sutherland and Barbara Stuart. Tom Eder, president of the McLean County Museum of History Board of Directors, called the four honorees the sort of people one can look to as “an example of the highest use of our lives.”
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Sandeepa Sangras, Shree and Phani Aytam with honorees Dee Frautschi and Al Bedell
Robert Sutherland, Beverly Bell, George and Myra Gordon
Mary and Hank Campbell
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Larry and Marlene Dietz
History Makers
2021 Honoree Barbara Stuart, John Freese
Pat Grogg, Jerry Ringer, Kaye Andrews
2021 Honorees Jerry and Carole Ringer
Judy Buchanan, Marilyn Freese
Janet Hood, Joshua Crockett, HCC President Keith Cornille, Carl Teichman, IWU President Georgia Nugent, Andy and Kathy Shirk
Carolyn Yockey, Joan Vanden Eynden
Pam and Herb Eaton
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Kite Fest
KITE FEST
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Kite Fest 2022 was held June 11 at Grove Elementary School. Estimated attendance was over 1200. This fundraiser was developed and presented by For a Better Tomorrow. FBT promotes social justice by meeting needs in the local community and the world through accountable, sustainable philanthropy. VAIBHAV VANKAMAMIDI, VIKHYATH CHATRATHI, AKSHAY AYYAPUSETTY, SAI PRABHAV VANKAMAMIDI, LAASYA AYYAPUSETTY
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1,750 sq. ft. Office Lease Space Thom Jones 105 N. Center, BL M R O E V A E D I Y N Office Space for Lease 1,486, 6,378 & 9,567 sq. ft. Dntwn. Office For Sale 5,879 sq. ft. Retail 6,963 sq. ft. Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Mike Flynn/O’Neal Team 100 S. Fell Ave., NL 112 E. Washington, BL 404 Brock, BL
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19,446 sq. ft. Church Laura Pritts 1503 E. College, NL
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5,360 sq. ft. 2 Tenant Building Greg Yount 121 W. North, NL
Industrial Lease 151,200 sq. ft. Mike Talkington 201 W. College, NL
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INVESTMENT Office Space-Uptown NL 5,834 sq. ft. Free-Standing Bldg. 5 Manual-2 Automatic Bays 1,976 sq. ft. 1,475-6,019 sq. ft. 5,253 sq. ft. 2,010, 3,230 & 3,774 sq. ft. Medical/Office/Retail Corner of Center & Virginia Flex Office Flex/Retail Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Mike Talkington Greg Yount Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Mike Flynn/O’Neal Team Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal 716 E. Empire, Ste. 1 & 2, BL 200 E. Lafayette, BL 1709 S. Veterans Parkway, BL 716 S. Eldorado, BL 480-482 Wylie, BL 10 Westport Ct., BL
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9,830 sq. ft. former Church space Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal
26,770 sq. ft. Distribution/Warehouse Mike Talkington
10,680 sq. ft. Office/Retail Laura Pritts
5,824 sq. ft. Office/Retail Laura Pritts
600 sq. ft. Retail/Office Lease Laura Pritts
4,756 sq. ft. Restaurant Laura Pritts
LAND FOR SALE
ADDRESS
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1101 Gettysburg Dr., BL ............................................................................... .0.69 Acres ..................................................................Laura Pritts Wylie Dr. & Enterpise, BL..................................................................................5 Acres .................................................................. Greg Yount 1008 Wylie Dr., BL......................................................................................... 1.57 Acres .................................................................. Greg Yount Lumbertown Road, NL................................................................................. 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 VETERAN’S PARKWAY ......................Corner Lot - 2.18 Acres .................................................................. Mike Flynn 2402 1/2 E. Empire, BL SOLD....................................................................... 6.65 Acres .................................................................. Greg Yount Lot 500, Constitution Trail Centre................................................................ 0.91 Acres ..................................... Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal 406-408 Detroit Dr., BL TOWANDA-BARNES RD. FRONTAGE/B-1 ..... 2.41 Acres .................................................................. Mike Flynn 1205 Towanda, BL ......................................................................................... 0.78 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 4013 Pamela, BL............................................................................................. 0.57 Acres .................................................................. Greg Yount Sunset Drive, LeRoy at 174 Interchange ..................................................0.7-3.74 Acres ..................................................................Laura Pritts Prairie Meadows, Heyworth ..................................................................... 1.0-5.0 Acres ..........................................................Mike Talkington
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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Business After Hours Kirsten Evans, Amanda Willette, Carrie Stevenson, Erin Williams
Dan Adams, Tom Restivo, Brian Wipperman
McLean County Chamber of Commerce Hosted by Commerce Bank, Normal Wednesday, June 8 Photos by Carlos T. Miranda Attendees at the Chamber’s June Business After Hours networking event enjoyed the newly remodeled Commerce Bank location at 1500 E. College Ave., Normal. The beautiful new facility was host to a lively crowd who enjoyed delicious food catered by the DoubleTree by Hilton and lots of networking opportunities
Commerce Bank President J Phillips (right) with family Piper, Crystal and Liam
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Chelsie and Michael Meyer holding Henry
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Business After Hours
Kirsten Evans, Amanda Willette, Carrie Stevenson, Erin Williams
Nicole Hoffman, Jenn Miller, Lester Park
Tony Morstatter, Heartland Community College President Keith Cornille
Andy Shirk, Chad Frankeberger, Neil Finlen
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Retail, Office, Land, Lease Space, Investment & Multi-Family
105 N. Center, BL $499,999
240 GREENWOOD—LAST CORNER LOT — VETERANS PARKWAY & HAMILTON ROAD
Mike Flynn Broker, REALTOR® 309-662-2124 mflynn@cbcregroup.com
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• Downtown Bloomington across from Law & Justice Center • Well-appointed with many updatesMUST SEE!! • Parking available in city parking deck and on street
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R E A D Y Mike Flynn Broker, REALTOR® 309-662-2124 mflynn@cbcregroup.com
• Located in the Enterprise Zone • Zoned B-3 (Central Business District)
201 Prospect
$4,200/mo.
4,500 sq. ft. Open Floor Plan, Formerly a fitness center. Redbird Property Management, Inc. Call Tom O’Rourke, Designated Managing Broker, at
(309) 454-4888 www.redbirdapts.com
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MIRA Summerfest Happy Hour
Becky Lehmann, Todd Bugg, Sue Fitzgerald
Thursday, June 23 Gill Street Sports Bar & Restaurant, Bloomington Photos by Thom Rakestraw The Mid-Illinois REALTORS® Association took a break from this H-O-T housing market with laid-back celebration of summer. Bringing markers, crayons and other school supplies, over 80 local REALTORS and affiliate members gathered for to kick off the annual MIRA Back 2 School Supply Drive in support of the Back 2 School Alliance. Local REALTOR, Kyle Yap, from RE/ MAX Rising casually played an eclectic mix of tunes while good food, cold drinks and welcome conversation was had by all!
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Ron Briscoe, Meghan O’Neal-Rogozinski, Penny Wilson, Diane Cote
Dan Slagell, Amanda Wycoff, Tammy Heard, Jessica Devore, Brandon Shaffer
Jeremy Maubach, Meghan O’Neal-Rogozinski, Penny Wilson, Kindi Bliss, Anne Bliss
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Kathy DiCiaula, Taylor Lucas, Val Curry, Tina Marlett, Peg Donaldson, Sherri Masters
Through May 2022
NEW CONSTRUCTION
RESALE
YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS
2022 YTD Totals
2022 YTD Totals
2022 YTD Totals
Units: 62
Units: 594
Units: 656
$$ Volume: $22,981,955
$$ Volume: $136,242,366
$$ Volume: $159,224,321
Average Price: $370,677
Average Price: $229,364
Average Price: $242,720
2021 YTD Comparison
2021 YTD Comparison
Units: 32
2021 YTD Comparison
Units: 721
$$ Volume: $9,624,070
Units: 753
$$ Volume: $142,036,420
Average Price: $300,752
$$ Volume: $151,660,490
Average Price: $196,999
Average Price: $201,408
Bloomington-Normal | *Compiled as of June 20, 2022
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By the numbers
2022 YTD* Single Family Home Sales Stats
Business Barometer
Ferrero plans $214M expansion
BLOOMINGTON — Italian chocolate maker Ferrero is planning another major expansion of its Bloomington operations, a roughly $214 million investment expected to create up to 200 new jobs over a four-year period, officials said June 13.
State Farm marks centennial
Ministry opens community center
BLOOMINGTON — Home Sweet Home Ministries on June 2 officially opened The Junction, a community center across the parking lot from its Shelper Center, 301 E. Oakland Ave., Bloomington, in the building that previously housed the agency’s thrift store.
BLOOMINGTON — State Farm marked it centennial on June 7, the 145th birthday of its founder G.J. Mecherle, and looked back at a century in which it grew into the largest automobile, property and casualty insurer in North America and transformed Bloomington-Normal.
Heartland Bank adds staffers
Beer Nuts launches festival
Corvette show returns to B-N
BLOOMINGTON — The inaugural BN Nuts Festival sponsored by Beer Nuts will kick off at 1 p.m. Sept. 10, pairing Bloomington’s favorite local snack brand with its newest music venue to showcase all things nuts.
Rivian plans wind turbine
NORMAL — Rivian Automotive, which builds electric vehicles, is planning to add a wind turbine to its manufacturing plant in west Normal.
Maggie Miley’s downsizes expansion
NORMAL — The expansion planned for Maggie Miley’s Irish Pub in uptown Normal is being downsized from a twostory building to a beer garden, planning commission documents show.
Heartland students place in national business skills competition NORMAL — Three Heartland Community College students placed in the Top 10 in a national business skills competition during the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference in July.
Rivian taxes abated
NORMAL — The town of Normal approved a $202,000 abatement for Rivian Automotive’s 2021 property taxes, concluding the terms of the company’s 2016 economic incentive agreement with the town.
Famous Dave’s closes
BLOOMINGTON — Famous Dave’s, a barbecue franchise owned by Mercedes Restaurants Inc., closed its doors for the final time May 31 after 22 years of serving the community at its Morrissey Drive location.
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BLOOMINGTON — Heartland Bank and Trust Co. In June announced the hiring of Kurt O’Connor as operational risk director and Tammy Grasch as treasury services sales representative.
NORMAL —The Bloomington Gold Corvettes USA car show returned to its Twin City roots for its 50th annual celebration June 10-11 at Illinois State University in Normal.
CIRA to study runway
BLOOMINGTON — Central Illinois Regional Airport will use this year’s round of Airport Improvement Program funding for a design study of its smaller runway, called 11/29, and to help pay for construction for an apron and taxiway for general aviation, said CIRA Executive Director Carl Olson.
BroMenn gets $240K for surgical equipment NORMAL — The Carle BroMenn Service Auxiliary recently presented a $240,000 check to Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal to purchase surgical equipment.
Heartland starts ag facility construction
NORMAL — Heartland Community College officials and supporters broke ground on a long-awaited $19.4 million agriculture education facility on June 28 at the Normal campus.
Kagel up for Top of the Table
NORMAL — Dennis Kagel, ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant), owner and president of Dennis Kagel Financial Services, has qualified for The 2022 Million Dollar Round Table with Top of the Table status.
Compeer Financial donates $100K to Heartland College ag complex NORMAL — Heartland Community College announced that Compeer Financial has donated $100,000 to further the agriculture programs at the college. The donation is part of a $600,000 series of donations to community and technical colleges in the area served by Compeer Financial.
Business Before Hours
Angie Coughlin, Tracy Patkunas, Dr. Catharine Crockett
McLean County Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, June 29 VisionPoint Eye Center, Bloomington Photos by Carlos T. Miranda Why did so many people get up so early to attend the Business Before Hours at the 1107 Optique Boutique at VisionPoint? Maybe it was the networking. Maybe it was the breakfast pizza, mini quiches and muffins. Maybe it was the Crafted Coffee. Or the opportunity to get glasses or sunglasses adjusted and cleaned for free? Or maybe the chance to win great prizes or shop the newest collections. Whatever the reason, the crowds came early and left reluctantly
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Amy Edwards, Julie Payne
Greg Yount, Dr. Jason Dunn
Cheryl Magnuson, Leni Kuntz
Samantha Mlot, Ellen Robertson, Hannah Horn
Door Prize winner Bill Croff
Heather Miller
Michael Butts, John Carter, Kristen Firkins
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EnjoyYour NewHomeThis Summer! IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BUY OR SELL A HOME!! CONTACT ONE OF THESE REALTORS © TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS OF A NEW HOME COME TRUE! THE DILLMAN TEAM
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