A new phase
When Betsy Waller decided to launch her own jewelry-making business, she was in a stage of transition.
Story:Christine Walsh
Delight Flower Farm
While the eat-local food movement has many consumers thinking more about where their food comes from, many are still unaware of where their flowers originate.
Story:Christine Walsh
Photos:Christine Walsh
Hats, Hudsons, hardware
If you haven’t been to Paxton lately, it’s worth taking the short jaunt to see all that the county seat of Ford County has to offer these days.
Story:Christine Walsh
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Hidden gem
Hannah Quigg likes to flip unique homes in Champaign.
Story:Christine Walsh
Photos:Rick Danzl
Girl power
About 51 million Americans are living in a home with at least two adult generations, according to AARP. Among them are Judy Mitchell, daughter Val and granddaughter Zoey, who are enjoying their custom-built home in Monticello.
Story:Christine Walsh
Photos:Rick Danzl
Tea thyme
When At Home & Away in East Central Illinois visited Country Thyme Tea Room, owner Bonnie Kaeb welcomed us despite the fact that she was busy with some big parties at the Paxton restaurant at 595 S. Elm.
Story:Christine Walsh
Chef:Bonnie Kaeb
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Mission 22
Dressed in crisp red, white and blue uniforms, a color guard stood at attention during the singing of the National Anthem between baseball games at Parkland College in Champaign.
Story:Christine Walsh
Photos:Christine Walsh
Working Out PTSD
Tyler Wilson and Aaron Merrell never met but they had a lot in common. Both were Marines from Danville who went to California for boot camp, were stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C., and served two tours of duty in Afghanistan.
Story:Christine Walsh
Photos:Christine Walsh
Two homes into one
Near Georgetown, the Emmerts’
Story:Bridget Broihahn
Photos:Bridget Broihahn and Norma Emmert