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It's Your Business | Inside Monticello's 'red house'
Email business news to Jana Wiersema at jwiersema@news-gazette.com. In 2022, Todd and Rhonda Thornton purchased a historic home at 315 W. Washington St. in Monticello. The couple have since been in the process of extensively restoring and renovating the property, commonly known as the "red house," for a couple of different uses — including short-term rentals, which are now available.
Decatur McDonald’s gives 50th birthday surprise to longtime employee
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — In Decatur, a longtime McDonald’s employee was surprised for her 50th birthday and Mother’s Day. Tiffany Jarrett has been working at the West Eldorado Street location for the last 30 years. Through that time, she’s raised four kids and made countless friends and connections within the community. Every day of her […]
New restaurant planned at FieldHouse 219 location
MONTICELLO — A sports bar that is having its last hurrah today will reopen as a restaurant later this year. At its meeting on Monday, the Monticello City Council will consider liquor licenses for a new business opening at 219 W. Washington St. City officials said Bucks Pond Properties LLC has bought the property and will open a restaurant at the location this fall after “substantial renovation.”
From Clinton to Nashville: Chasing the dream
Someday Mr. Lincoln’s Square, Weldon Springs, Clinton Lake, and other local landmarks may become famous if Clinton’s own Doug Willis’ dreams come true. Last December, Willis, 41, recorded a music video for his original song, “Streets of Nashville” using DeWitt County landmarks and downtown Nashville, Tenn. as backdrops.
Local dog heads to New York City to compete in the Westminster Dog Show
MONTICELLO, ILL. (WAND) - A local dog is going national to compete!. Tracey Felter Kaufman and her border collie, Chappie, qualified for dock diving at the Westminster Kennel Dog Club. The duo from Monticello is headed to New York City to compete. Tracey tells WAND News, "We are just going...
‘Moroccan’ room once fashionable
CLINTON — If you tour the C.H. Moore Homestead mansion in the near future, you’ll have to not mind their dust as they renovate the floor in the home’s main front room. But, in a way, the work adds to some of the house’s historical interest.
Take an inside look at renovations at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater is preparing for its fifth season to kick off in just a few weeks. Last year, 90,000 people visited the venue for concerts, and the venue is preparing to see even more people this year. "We've definitely put ourselves on the...
Local floral shop in Decatur prepares for Mother's Day
DECATUR, ILL. (WAND) - Mother's Day is right around the corner and time is ticking to get a gift. Secret Garden in Decatur has been prepping and delivering gifts all week long. This is the second busiest time of year for business. The floral shop offers a wide selection of...
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