BN IN THE NEWS
Community is such a big part of what we do, so we want to share the accomplishments of local businesses and entrepreneurs. We are so proud of our talented workforce. Whether you work at a local business or own one, we value everyone who calls McLean County home. Scroll down to check out a few of our featured stories. But also sign up below to get the latest news and hear the newest happenings in the Bloomington-Normal area.
Community Healthcare Clinic upgrades building, services
Abel has worked at a banquet and conference center in the Twin Cities for 13 years setting up events and cleaning up afterwards.
He puts in 40 hours a week but doesn’t get health care benefits, and he makes too much to qualify for Medicaid. He had a heart attack…
Baby Fold grows with new expansion
A Bloomington-Normal human services agency born to aid Central Illinois children is expanding its education space and program reach.
The Baby Fold got its start in 1902 when Nancy Mason donated her home in Normal to the Methodist Deaconesses operating Deaconess Hospital…
Illinois Shakespeare Festival adds dramatic flair to BN arts scene
Nestled among the trees and gardens of a 6.5-acre estate in the middle of Bloomington is an outdoor theater where professional actors bring the works of William Shakespeare to life each summer.
“I’ve been around the country and seen a lot of Shakespeare festivals,” said William Prenevost…
BN startup makes on-demand photos a snap
A couple of years ago, Jarek and Katie Hamilton considered opening a photo studio to fulfill Katie’s dream as a photographer.
They were ready for a change. At the time, Jarek was working 80 hours a week and Katie also had a full-time job….
Rader Family Farms grows into regional autumnal destination
Each year when summer begins to wind down and fall is on the horizon, thousands of people exit the heavily-traveled Interstates and head to the corn-lined country roads in rural northwest Normal for a day of “farm-tastic fun” at Rader Family Farms.
“We usually have about 50,000 people come each year,” said Adam Rader…
Big, bad Broncos find national popularity from Maxlider Brothers Customs
Actor Jesse Soffer, who plays Lt. Jay Halstead on the popular television show Chicago P.D., has one of the customized Ford Broncos created by Maxlider Brothers Customs of Bloomington.
So do professional golfer Ben Crane and actress Jamie Chung.
The list of about 400 customers also includes Major League Baseball players, CEOs of major companies, and other Bronco lovers.
“The business has almost doubled each year,” said Erik Barnlund…
BEER NUTS combines tradition, vision
Andy Shirk grew up with a dream of entrepreneurship and a career in finance. He didn’t necessarily envision his current role as the president of a family staple that has grown into a national brand, but he’s not complaining.
“I was really into commercial real estate; that is what I originally wanted to do,” Shirk says. “When that market crashed in 2008, my plans changed and set me on this course.”…
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