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T he 2014 Bloomington-Normal Area Visitor Guide will provide you with pertinent information on points of interest while you are visiting our remarkable communities. 3201 CIRA Drive, Suite 201 Bloomington, IL 61704 The Bloomington-Normal area continues to be one of the most engaging in Illinois. Inside the Central Illinois Regional Airport Our central location at the interchange of Interstates 55, 39 and 74 makes us easily 800.433.8226 or 309.665.0033 accessible. The Central Illinois Regional Airport and our frequent Amtrak service make getting here effortless. We want your experience in Bloomington-Normal to be memorable. We have exceptional hotels, outstanding restaurants and unique attractions. We are proud to be a stop on the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Trail as well as historic Route 66. The Children’s BloomingtonNormalCVB.org Discovery Museum, David Davis Mansion and the McLean County Museum of History are just a few of our many attractions. Experience premier entertainment at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts or the U.S. Cellular Coliseum, or enjoy an Visitor event on the campuses of Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University. We are proud to be the headquarters for State Farm Insurance, Mitsubishi Motors Guide North America, COUNTRY Financial and the renowned BEER NUTS. Our diversity in The Bloomington-Normal Area Visitor Guide is published annually by the business, education and celebrated Midwestern hospitality continues to make Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Bloomington-Normal a charming place to live and visit. We hope you enjoy all that Visitors Bureau (BNACVB) and is distrib- Bloomington-Normal has to offer and come back soon! uted locally and nationally throughout the calendar year. For advertising information, questions or comments about the Visitor Guide, please contact our office.

The BNACVB has made every attempt to verify the information contained in this guide, and assumes no liability for incorrect or outdated information. The Bureau is a publicly funded organization and does not evaluate restaurants, attractions or events listed in this guide. The BNACVB implements a Hotel Standards program to provide hotel quality assurance for area visitors.

All information herein is based on materi- als submitted directly from the organization or business entity or through telephone surveys. Any admission fees or rates Tari Renner Chris Koos Crystal Howard quoted in this publication are effective Mayor of Bloomington Mayor of Normal Director, BNACVB through December 31, 2014. 57 Coe nt nts 2014 Official Visitor Guide

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{ 6 } Museums & history Museums Historic Landmarks

{ 12 } Sports & Entertainment Entertainment / Recreation & Sport 38 Movie Theaters / Fitness

{ 16 } Great Outdoors 39 Agritourism Nature Parks & Recreation Aquatic Centers / Camp Grounds Golf

{ 24 } Dining & Nightlife American Asian, Indian & Mediterranean Bakeries & Treats 47 Barbecue / Coffee Houses / Fast Food Italian & Pizza Mexican / Subs & Delis / Steakhouses Bars & Nightlife

{ 34 } Shopping Find us Downtown Bloomington / Uptown Normal online Malls / Shopping Plazas / Antiques

Like our page on { 38 } Annual Events facebook.com/BNACVB 7 Calendar of Events Follow us on twitter.com/BNACVB 57 { 42 } Area Education Check out our videos on Universities / Colleges YouTube.com/user/BNACVB High Schools / K-12 Offices

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the hub of student life at ISU and a landmark o unty A rt Now in its 91st season - which runs from Cultural District, which also includes a festival resource to the community. The 3,500-seat March 9-April 26, 2014 – the American Passion park and a forthcoming creativity center for auditorium has been home to Broadway musi- Play is one of the oldest continuously per- arts education. A recently renovated historic cals, pop and country stars, touring variety formed passion plays in the United States. This building with state-of-the-art lighting and shows, comedians and more. Mc Lean C biblically accurate performance takes the audi- sound equipment, the BCPA features a 1,200 seat auditorium, multipurpose ballroom, and ence on a spiritual journey to Palestine in 30 A.D., Community Players Theatre where they travel with the living Christ, meet plays host to an annual season of nationally 201 Robinhood Lane, Bloomington, IL 61701 His Apostles and follow His ministry from the acclaimed touring artists and area performing CommunityPlayers.org / 309.663.2121 Sermon on the Mount to His resurrection and arts ensembles. Led by a group of specially ascension. The play features beautiful scenery, trained docents, the fascinating history of the Community Players Theatre is celebrating its st pipe organ music and live animals. BCPA comes to life in the Behind the Curtain 91 year of theatre in 2014, making it Tours. Tour participants are able to see the Bloomington-Normal's oldest theatre group and beautiful neo-Classical interior design of the the second oldest community theatre in the BCPA and learn about the updates achieved in nation. Its current season of live theatre the building’s significant renovation. includes Lend me a Tenor, To Kill a Mockingbird and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. 4 eatre Th Conklin’s Barn II Normal Summer Music Theatre

Dinner Theatre 611 South Linden Street, Normal, IL 61761 WU I 1451 Timberline Road, Goodfield, IL 61742 NormalParks.org / 309.454.9540 Barn2.com / 309.965.2545 Prairie Fire Theatre Heartland Theatre Company P.O. Box 964, Normal, IL 61761 1110 Douglas Street, Normal, IL 61761 PrairieFireTheatre.org / 309.824.3047 HeartlandTheatre.org / 309.452.8709 Timeless presentations / ISU Center for the Spirits of Bloomington Performing Arts TimelessPresentations.com / 309.846.4306 400 West Beaufort Street, Normal, IL 61761 FineArts.IllinoisState.edu USA Ballet 309.438.2535 (box office) 105 West Jefferson Street, Bloomington, IL 61701 USABallet.us / 309.820.0300 Illinois SHakespearE Festival USA Ballet tours from coast to coast perform- Ewing Cultural Center ing in 4,000 seat theatres and bringing ballet 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington, IL 61701 to rural America. In addition, the USA Ballet TheFestival.org / 309.438.8974 Academy is an internationally acclaimed ballet school teaching Vaganova, the traditional Illinois Symphony Orchestra Russian style of classical ballet. 1702 Eastland Drive, Suite 206, Bloomington, IL 61704 / ILSymphony.org 309.662.9840 • 309.434.2777 (box office)

IWU McPherson Theatre 2 Ames Plaza, Bloomington, IL 61701 IWU.edu/Theatre / 309.556.3232

IWU Westbrook Auditorium 1210 North Park Street, Bloomington, IL 61701 IWU.edu/Music / 309.556.3061

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5 MUSEUMS & HISTORY { Discover Yesterday }

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The McLean County Discover the Lincoln Museum of History connection… NOW FEATURING BIG House. Fiesta! BIG Story. A Celebration of Mexican Popular Arts See this exhibit through January 16, 2015 BIG Adventure. The Greening of the Prairie: Irish Immigration and Settlement in McLean County See this exhibit through January 16, 2016

Buy a family membership and get discounts to museums nationwide!

1000 Monroe Drive Bloomington, IL (309) 828-1084 www.daviddavismansion.org

200 N. Main Street Find Judge David Davis on Facebook Bloomington, IL 61701 & follow on Twitter @Davis_Mansion 309/827-0428 www.mchistory.org Explore, Imagine, Create & Play!

• Three floors of aMazINg haNDS-oN ExhIBITS keep curious children and playful grown-ups busy and happy for hours on end! • The CDM is located in UpTowN NorMaL with ample parking, unique shops & exciting restaurants. • Don’t miss the You’ve Got the Power Energy Challenge, a renewable/non-renewable natural resource game. Don’t make too much pollution or the game is over!

The Children’s Discovery Museum 101 E. Beaufort St., Normal, IL 61761 www.ChildrensDiscoveryMuseum.net (309) 433-3444 “awhhh... great season!”

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING by William Shakespeare

ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA by William Shakespeare

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Please join us for the 2014 ILLINOIS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL SE ASON July through August March 29–April 26, 2014

For tickets, call (309) 438-2535 or visit theFestival.org

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a wildlife viewing room. Over seven miles of hiking, jogging, biking and cross country skiing. h well-maintained trails take visitors through Trash receptacles, picnic tables, water fountains, t prairie and woodland habitats. A nature play shelters, portable toilets and benches are avail- of area, picnic shelter, astronomy observatory, able at various locations along the trail. The trail age age working blacksmith forge, and numerous other is open daily from one hour before sunrise to ill site features make it a unique and beautiful one hour after sunset, and all forms of motor- place to enjoy nature. ized vehicles are prohibited. The White House

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Timber Pointe Constitution Trail as a Millennium Trail. Outdoor Center 20 Timber Pointe Lane, Hudson, IL 61748 Normal Parks & Recreation CI.EasterSeals.com / 309.365.8021 Department 100 East Phoenix Avenue, Normal, IL 61761 NormalParks.org / 309.454.9540 Sugar Grove Pa rks & The Normal Parks and Recreation Department Recreation offers 17 parks encompassing over 400 acres of land, an 18 hole golf course, historical movie Nature Center Bloomington Parks, theater, Community Activity Center, two outdoor Recreation & Cultural pools, two dog parks, a 10-field softball complex, is our favorite Arts Department the Children’s Discovery Museum and 15 miles 115 East Washington Street, Bloomington, IL of the Constitution Trail. This department also place to go 61701 / BPARD.org / 309.434.2260 provides a well-rounded selection of programs The Bloomington Parks, Recreation & Cultural and classes for youth, adults and special popula- Arts Department is composed of five divisions tions, as well as special events. The mission of in McLean working jointly to accomplish its mission of the Normal Parks and Recreation Department is maintaining and enhancing the quality of life to provide citizens and visitors with a clean, safe, County. for all citizens of Bloomington by providing well-managed, fiscally sound and environmen- park, recreation and leisure opportunities. The tally pleasant community. Parks are open from Theres i something for 6:00am to 11:00pm, alcoholic beverages are pro- Department maintains over 1,100 acres of land everyone! My kids love including 44 park sites, three golf courses, two hibited and dogs must be leashed. aquatic facilities and an ice rink. The Imagination Grove and I Department also offers programs, classes and enjoy hiking the trails. It's facilities for all ages. Parks are open from Aqui at c Centers the best kept secret 6:00am to 10:00pm, alcoholic beverages are Anderson Park & Aquatic prohibited and pets must be leashed. in McLean County! Center 100 South Maple Street, Normal, IL 61761 NormalParks.org / 309.454.9550 { Amanda H. }

This 13-acre park includes the Anderson } Aquatic Center, an outdoor water park contain- ing three pools, diving board, two thrilling water slides, spray toys and a small slide for younger o c patrons. The facility is open to the public from l a l e s h early June to mid-August. t

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27374 Moraine View Park Road, Le Roy, IL 1110 East Raab Road, Normal 1010 Bull Street, Normal 61752 / DNR.Illinois.gov / 309.724.8032 Friendship Park Shepard Park Free Wi-Fi available 719 West Jefferson Street, Bloomington 750 North Hershey Road, Normal Pa rks Gaelic Park Stevenson School Park 3102 Cave Creek Road, Bloomington 2106 Arrowhead Drive, Bloomington Airport Park 3010 Winchester Drive, Bloomington Hidden Creek Nature Area Suburban East Park Sycamore Street, Normal 3011 Lisa Drive, Bloomington Alton Depot Park 101 South Western Avenue, Bloomington Holiday Park Sunnyside Park 800 South McGregor Street, Bloomington 407 East Erickson Avenue, Bloomington Angler’s Lake Nature Ironwood Park Tipton Park North Preserve 1017 South Mercer Street, Bloomington North Linden Street, Normal 2201 Stone Mountain Boulevard, Bloomington Marie Litta Park Tipton Park South A twOOD Wayside 303 North Robinson Street, Bloomington 317 South Gridley Street, Bloomington 2401 G.E. Road, Bloomington Martin Luther King Jr. Park Underwood Park Bittner Park 3807 Rave Road, Bloomington 204 North Towanda Avenue, Normal 200 Jersey Avenue, Normal Maxwell Park White Oak Park Brookridge Park 2904 Ireland Grove Road, Bloomington Parkside Road and Gregory Street, Normal 1514 North Cottage Avenue, Bloomington McGraw Park Withers Park Buck-Mann Park 116 Weldon Street, Bloomington 3202 Cornelius Drive, Bloomington 204 East Washington Street, Bloomington

Carden Park 1300 East Raab Road, Normal

Clearwater Park 2716 Clearwater Drive, Bloomington

Eagle Crest Park 2506 Chesapeake Lane, Bloomington Playground Trails Picnic Area Fishing Pool Lake Camping RV Friendly East Detention Basin 200 Park Drag Lane, Normal

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The Den at Fox Creek 18 72 6,926 the 3002 Fox Creek Road This Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course features generous bentgrass fairways and smooth undulating greens. With plenty of risk/reward opportuni- Bloomington, IL 61704 at FOX CREEK ties and four sets of tees to choose from, you're assured a fun and challeng- An Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course TheDenGC.com ing round of golf. A large practice area is available both before your round 309.434.2300 and to improve your game.

Highland Park Golf Course 18 70 5,539 - 1613 South Main Street This parkland style golf course offers bentgrass fairways lined by beautiful, mature trees. The hilly terrain of the course coupled with a beautiful, Bloomington, IL 61701 meandering creek creates a very scenic golf course and ensures an enjoyable HighlandParkGC.com round of golf. 309.434.2200

Ironwood Golf Course 18 72 7,100 1901 North Towanda Avenue Designed by highly regarded golf course designer Roger Packard, the Normal, IL 61761 Ironwood Golf Course meanders through the Ironwood residential subdivi- sion. Course features include a grass tee driving range, large practice putting GolfIronwood.org green, practice bunker and instruction for golfers of all ages at the Golf Acad- 309.454.9620 emy at Ironwood.

The Links at Ireland Grove 9 29 1,590 - 3807 Ballybunion Road In addition to the nine-hole course, The Links at Ireland Grove offers a range Bloomington, IL 61704 with weather protected hitting bays, over an acre of target greens, several bunkers, two fairways, nearly two acres of natural grass hitting area and TheLinksAtIrelandGrove.com rental clubs. 309.661.8040

Prairie Vista Golf Course 18 72 6,745 502 West Hamilton Road This player-friendly course, designed by Roger Packard, features bentgrass Bloomington, IL 61704 tees, greens, fairways and four sets of tees to choose from. The course blends playability and challenge in a manner to create an enjoyable golf PrairieVistaGC.com experience. Other course amenities include a large practice putting green, 309.434.2217 large practice chipping green and a grass driving range.

Weibring Golf Club at ISU 18 71 6,915 - 800 West Gregory Street Weibring Golf Club features 18 rebuilt greens and two practice greens, bent- Normal, IL 61790 grass tees and fairways, Bunker Guard erosion control and tour-quality Best Sand. This course accommodates approximately 28,000 rounds per year ISUGolf.com and hosts more than 100 tournaments and outings. 309.438.8065

Hazy Hills Golf Course 9 35 2,900 - Hazy Hills 25258 North 1350 East Road The nine-hole course at the Hazy Hills Golf Course in Hudson was designed by Ben Gildersleeve. The design of the holes, rolling terrain and pond give Hudson, IL 61748 this course character and charm. 309.726.9200

Indian Springs Golf Club 9 36 3,180 Ind ian 37180 East Comanche Drive This course features a challenging, tree-lined layout with two sets of tees. Springs Saybrook, IL 61770 The practice facilities include an oversized putting green with a side bunker and a full length driving range. Outings, playdays and banquets are welcome GolfAtIndianSprings.net but must be scheduled in advance. 309.475.4111

The Golf Learning Center - - - - 1304 Cross Creek Drive Named one of Golf Range Magazine’s Top 100 Ranges in America, the center Normal, IL 61761 offers both indoor and outdoor facilities, a full flight driving range, 35 heated hitting bays and two heated teaching bays. Lessons and a Full Swing Indoor AllSeasonsGLC.com Golf Simulator are available. 309.829.4653

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I Illinois Wesleyan University Family Weekend 12 16 Illinois Wesleyan University Evergreen Lake Cultural Festival IWU.edu/StudentAffairs/ 309.556.3850 International Triathlon Miller Park / CulturalFest.com / 800.433.8226 29–Oct 5 Comlara County Park / Tri-Shark.org / 309.827.2272 The Cultural Festival provides the community Illinois State University with a wide variety of live entertainment, Homecoming 18-20 mouth-watering food and community services Stanford Good Old Illinois State University Days Festival in a festival and family atmosphere. IllinoisStateHomecoming.com / 309.438.2586 Stanford, IL / StanfordIL.org / 309.287.7023 22-23 Brüegala 19-20 Ocor t be Lincoln’s Festival in Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts Bloomington Bruegala.com / 309.434.2777 4-5 & 11-12 Evergreen Cemetery Downtown Bloomington 23 Discovery Walk MCHistory.org / 309.827.0428 Bloomington Jaycee Criterium Evergreen Memorial Cemetery Celebrate Lincoln’s legacy in Bloomington- Downtown Bloomington MCHistory.org / 309.827.0428 Normal and enjoy Civil War re-enactments, BlmCrit.com / 618.920.6865 traditional craft demonstrations, children’s 18 activities, live music, talks, tours, wagon 23-24 Illinois Wesleyan University rides and carriage rides. Activities take place Sweet Corn Blues Festival Homecoming in and around Downtown Bloomington and Uptown Normal Illinois Wesleyan University at the David Davis Mansion. UptownNormal.com / 309.454.9760 TitanPride.org / 309.556.3251 Sidewalk sales, arts, crafts, flea market vendors 30–Aug 3 and over 50,000 ears of fresh sweet corn fill McLean County Fair the streets of Uptown Normal each August to McLean County Fairgrounds s welcome back the students at Illinois State u McLeanCountyFair.org / 309.663.6497 c r

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40 An Illinois tradition since 1929 17-18 14-15 IHSA Boys Golf State Finals IHSA Girls Volleyball Bloomington-Normal Golf Courses State Finals IHSA.org / 309.633.6377 ISU Redbird Arena / IHSA.org / 309.663.6377 GAMMA PHI CIRCUS

18 15 Autumn Celebration Thanksgiving Farmers' Market SPRING SHOWS Sugar Grove Nature Center U.S. Cellular Coliseum SugarGroveNatureCenter.org / 309.874.2174 DowntownBloomington.org / 309.829.9599 April 11-12, 2014 7 p.m. evening shows 18 27 1 p.m. Saturday matinee IESA Cross Country State Finals 35th Annual Turkey Trot Run Redbird Arena at Illinois State Parkside Junior High & Maxwell Park Miller Park / CityBlm.org / 309.434.2260 University in Normal, Illinois IESA.org / 309.829.0114 27–Dec. 28 24 Christmas at Clover Lawn Downtown Bloomington David Davis Mansion Gamma Phi Circus Summer Camps June and July 2014 Trick or Treat DavidDavisMansion.org / 309.828.1084 For ages 3 to 93! Downtown Bloomington DowntownBloomington.org / 309.829.9599 28–30 Twin City Ballet’s 34th Annual Basic and Advanced Camps 29 Nutcracker Circus skills and Uptown Normal Treat Feast ISU Braden Auditorium performance instruction Uptown Normal TCBDance.com / 309.663.9333 Ages 7 and up UptownNormal.com / 309.454.9556 29–Dec. 21 O ct. 30–Nov. 21 Weihnachten at the Vineyard CircusTots and CircusLings Blessings of the Table White Oak Vineyards Introducing circus arts David Davis Mansion WhiteOakVineyardsInc.com / 309.376.3027 to young learners DavidDavisMansion.org / 309.828.1084 Ages 3 to 8 31-Nov 1 Debr cem e More information at IHSA Class 1A Boys Soccer State GammaPhiCircus.IllinoisState.edu Finals 5-6 Phone: (309) 438-2690 Email: [email protected] The Corn Crib / IHSA.org / 309.663.6377 Once Upon a Holiday Downtown Bloomington /Circus.IllinoisState @GammaPhiCircus Novebr m e DowntownBloomington.org / 309.829.9599 6 1–16 Jaycees Christmas Parade Thanksgiving at Clover Lawn Normal to Downtown Bloomington David Davis Mansion BNJaycees.org / 309.319.6107 DavidDavisMansion.org / 309.828.1084 6 8-9 Christmas at the Courthouse Uptown Holiday Open House McLean County Museum of History Uptown Normal MCHistory.org / 309.827.0428 UptownNormal.com / 309.454.9556 13 Christmas at the Mansions Tour

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43 H eARTLAND Community College Lincoln College Normal H c igh S hools 1500 West Raab Road, Normal, IL 61761 715 West Raab Road, Normal, IL 61761 Heartland.edu / 309.268.8000 LincolnCollege.edu/Normal / 309.452.0500 Bloomington High School Founded in 1990, Heartland Community Lincoln College established a permanent cam- 1202 East Locust Street, Bloomington, IL 61701 College (HCC) is located on a beautiful, 256- pus in the Bloomington-Normal area in 1979. BHS87.org / 309.828.5201 acre main campus in Normal. At HCC, Since then, the campus has seen continued Central Catholic High School excellence in instruction, small class sizes and growth that includes residential housing for its 1201 Airport Road, Bloomington, IL 61704 intentional support for student success are top students, and in 2001, began offering bache- BlmCCHS.org / 309.661.7000 priorities. More than 60 career training and lor’s degrees. transfer preparation programs are offered in a Lincoln College-Normal is a vibrant institution Normal Community district stretching from Pontiac to Lincoln, with the entire campus community working High School Illinois alongside historic Route 66. With a fit- together to explore new ways to meet the ness and recreation center, café, bookstore, 3900 East Raab Road, Normal, IL 61761 evolving needs of learners. In addition to Unit5.org/NCHS / 309.557.4401 game room, modern classrooms and more than traditional degree programs for students, 50 campus clubs and organizations, HCC offers Lincoln College-Normal offers programs for Normal Community West a rich higher education experience. In addition adult learners in their Accelerated Bridge to High School to 5,200 credit students, Heartland also pro- Education (ABE) program. Also located on vides recreational classes and professional 501 North Parkside Road, Normal, IL 61761 campus is the Midwest College of Cosmetology, Unit5.org/NCWHS / 309.557.4402 development opportunities for more than a leading beauty school in the country. 8,000 area residents annually. University High School Midwest College of A key priority at HCC is serving as an active 500 West Gregory Street, Normal, IL 61761 Cosmetology community partner with a commitment to UHigh.ILSTU.edu / 309.438.8346 responsible stewardship. Its campus includes a 755 West Raab Road, Normal, IL 61761 LEED-certified Workforce Development Center, MCC.LincolnCollege.edu / 309.451.1373 a commercial-grade wind turbine, the K ff–12 O ices Challenger Learning Center and The Astroth P aUL Mitchell The School Community Education Center. The Corn Crib is 1503 East College Avenue, Normal, IL 61761 District 87 Schools home of the Frontier League’s Normal School.PaulMitchell.edu/Normal-IL 300 East Monroe Street, Bloomington, IL CornBelters baseball franchise. It doubles as 309.862.3400 61701 / District87.org / 309.827.6031 the permanent stadium for the nationally recognized Heartland Hawks softball, baseball and Unit 5 Schools men’s and women’s soccer teams. 1809 West Hovey Avenue, Normal, IL 61761 Unit5.org / 309.557.4000 ] Lincoln] College ONE COLLEGE Normal Campus ] multiple options

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The Chateau Hotel & 180 9,000 Accommodations Conference Center Indoor 1601 Jumer Drive The Chateau Hotel & Conference Center is a unique-themed, full-service Bloomington, IL 61704 hotel and conference center offering beautifully designed, newly appointed 309.662.2020 • 866.690.4006 rooms and suites. Four-poster beds, fireplaces, deep rich tapestry, elegant BloomingtonChateau.com oil paintings and the glow of custom woodwork can all be found here.

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Marriott Hotel & 228 23,000 - Conference Center Indoor 201 Broadway Avenue The cornerstone of Uptown Normal’s renewal, the Marriott Hotel & Conference Normal, IL 61761 Center is surrounded by the area’s finest shopping, dining and entertainment. 309.862.9000 • 800.627.7468 The hotel features upscale guest rooms for a perfect night’s rest, Caffeina’s MarriottNormal.com Marketplace Café, Jesse’s Grille, and Jesse’s Lounge, and is the only AAA Four Diamond Property between Chicago and St. Louis!

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The Bloomington-Normal area has several major employers that provide a stable base of employment for the community. Their demand for services, products, and commodities has an impact on other businesses in Bloomington- Normal, which provides employment for many others in the community. The top 15 employers are listed below.

Company Name Employees

State Farm Insurance Companies 14,935

Illinois State University 3,251

COUNTRY Financial 1,955

Unit 5 School DISTRICT 1,674

Advocate BroMenn Medical Center 1,347

Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing 1,294

OSF St. Joseph Medical Center 1,028

McLean County 806

District 87 School 700

Afni, Inc. 700

Chestnut Health Systems 605

City of Bloomington 581

Bridgestone/Firestone Off-Road Tire Co. 514

Heartland Community College 500

Heritage Enterprises 478

Illinois Wesleyan University 463

GROWMARK, Inc. 445

Nestle USA 422

Town of Normal 367

The Baby Fold 253

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54 OSF St. Joseph Prompt Care Im n porta t • 1001 Mitsubishi Motorway, Bloomington, IL Are a Communities Numbers 61705 / OSFStJoseph.org / 309.828.0806 The Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & • 1505 Eastland Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701 Visitors Bureau represents 20 communities McLean County Emergency OSFStJoseph.org / 309.663.2100 outside of Bloomington-Normal throughout McLean Comm u nit y I n fo County. Response / 911 • 2200 Fort Jesse Road #100, Normal, IL 61761 OSFStJoseph.org / 309.661.6280 Bloomington Police Anchor Department / 309.820.8888 L ibraries Arrowsmith / 309.727.1150 Discover The Neighborhood McLean County Sheriff’s Department / 309.888.5034 Bloomington Public Library Bellflower / 309.722.3392 205 East Olive Street, Bloomington, IL 61702 Carlock Normal Police Department BloomingtonLibrary.org / 309.828.6091 / 309.365.2501 309.454.9535 Normal Public Library Chenoa / 815.945.7619 / ChenoaIL.org 206 West College Avenue, Normal, IL 61761 Caolf x Goverm n ent NormalPL.org / 309.452.1757 / 309.723.3261 / ColfaxIllinois.com Offices C ookSVILLE / 309.725.3294

City Of Bloomington P opulation D aNVERS / 309.963.4928 / VillageOfDanvers.org 109 East Olive Street, Bloomington, IL 61701 Bloomington / 77,071 CityBlm.org / 309.434.2509 Downs / 309.378.3221 / VillageOfDowns.org Normal / 52,772 Economic Development Ellsworth / 309.724.8412 Council McLean County / 170,556 200 West College Avenue, Suite 402, Normal, Gridley / 309.747.2000 IL 61761 / BNBiz.org / 309.452.8437 H eywORTH / 309.473.2811 / Heyworth-IL.gov McLean County 115 East Washington, Bloomington, IL 61701 H uDSON / 309.726.1070 / HudsonIL.org McLeanCountyIL.gov / 309.888.5110 Le Roy / 309.962.3031 / LeRoy.org McLean County Chamber of Commerce L exiNGTON / 309.365.3331 / LexingtonIllinois.org 2203 East Empire Street, Suite B, Bloomington, IL 61704 / McLeanCoChamber.org / 309.829.6344 McLean / 309.874.2102 / McLean-IL.com

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GOVERNMENT 10. JESSE’S GRILLE 4. ALAMO II 23. JSM 1. CITY HALL 11. JIMMY JOHN’S 5. APRICOT LANE 24. MOTHER MURPHY’S / 2. CITY HALL ANNEX 12. LA BAMBA 6. NORTH STREET TATTOO SHOCKWAVES 3. NORMAL PUBLIC LIBRARY 13. LUNKERS COMPANY 25. NORTH ST. RECORDS 4. POLICE STATION 14. MAGGIE MILEY’S IRISH PUB 7. BABBITT’S BOOKS 26. SHORTY’S BARBERSHOP 5. POST OFFICE 15. MEDICI 8. BILL’S KEY & LOCK 27. SOLID GOLD JEWELERS 6. TOWN OF NORMAL WATER 16. MERRY ANN’S DINER 9. BUDGET LIQUORS 28. THE POD FACILITY 17. PRIME TIME PIZZA 10. BUSEY BANK 29. UPTOWN GIFTS & ACCESSORIES 7. UPTOWN RENEWAL OFFICE 18. PUB II 11. CAMILLE MARIE YOGA 30. UPTOWN DANCE 8. U.S. CONGRESSMAN - RODNEY DAVIS 19. REGGIE’S SANDWICHES 12. CAMPUS TOWN SUPPLY 31. VARSITY SPORTSWEAR ILLINOIS STATE REP. - DAN BRADY 20. SUBWAY RESTAURANT 13. COMMERCE BANK 32. VICTOR’S ALTERATIONS 14. CVS PHARMACY 33. VITESSE CYCLE SHOP / OFTEN HOTELS / LODGING 21. THE ROCK RESTAURANT 15. DISCOVER MORE! STORE RUNNING 1. MARRIOTT HOTEL & CONFERENCE 22. THAT’S SO SWEET 34. WAITING ROOM RECORDS CENTER 23. UPTOWN 138 16. FABULOUS AFFAIRS 35. WASHBURN FLOWERS 24. WINDY CITY WIENERS 17. FIRST SITE DINING 18. GARLIC PRESS 36. WILD COUNTRY 1. BREWE-HA’S 19. GREEN LEAF MASSAGE TRANSPORTATION 3. COCOMERO ENTERTAINMENT 20. GUITAR WORLD 1. CONSTITUTION TRAIL 4. COFFEE HOUND 1. CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM 21. HEARTLAND BANK 2. UPTOWN STATION 5. COFFEE HOUSE 2. NORMAL THEATER FARNSWORTH GROUP 6. DP DOUGH LANDMARKS SHOPPING / SERVICES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7. EMACK & BOLIO’S 1. BREW-HA’S 1. ACE HARDWARE COUNCIL 8. FIREHOUSE PIZZA AND PUB 2. ECOLOGY ACTION CENTER 2. ACME COMICS 22. ISU OFFICES 9. GARLIC PRESS MARKET CAFE 3. NORMAL THEATER 3. ADVANCED ELECTRONICS 23. IVP FILM

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60 RETAIL 1. A. Gridley Antiques 2. A. Renée 3. Another Word For... 4. Beck’s Family Florist 5. Bedtime Boutique 6. Bill’s Key & Lock Shop 7. Bobzbay 8. Burpo’s Boutique 9. Business Furniture LLC 10. CVS Pharmacy 11. The Chinese Tea Emporium 12. Churchill’s Formal Wear 13. Common Ground Grocery 14. Crazy About Scrubs 15. Crossroads Handcrafts 16. Duckygirl’s Resale 17. East Street Hardware 18. Frontier Retail Store 19. GiGi Bottega 20. Guitar Remedies, Inc. 21. Gryfalia’s Aerie 22. Hobbyland 23. Hop Shoppe 24. Johnston’s Skating & Hockey Pro Shop 25. Koldaire Equipment 26. Kramer’s Drapery & Fabric Outlet 27. Mary Lynn’s Yarn Garden and Off the Wall Gallery 28. ModKid 29. MusiCenteR 30. Neighborhood Thrift Store 31. Pars Rug Gallery 32. Penelope’s 33. Smoker’s Den 34. Specs Around Town 35. Squeaky Clean Soaps 36. Stained Glass Designs 37. Timothy Kent Gallery & Framing RESTAURANTS & CAFES 1. Coffee Hound 2. Coffeehouse Deli & Chess Café 3. Golden Dragon Restaurant 4. Grand Café 5. Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwhiches 6. Kelly’s Bakery & Café 7. LaBamba 8. Lancaster’s Fine Dining 9. Lucca Grill 10. Main Street Grill 11. Michael’s Restaurant / Chasers 12. Reality Bites 13. Rosie’s 14. Station 220 15. Subway 16. Sugar Mama Bakery 9. Center for Healing and Wellness Hartweg, Turner, Wood & DeVary, PC, 61. Studio 234 Hair Salon 10. Char Huff’s Property Shoppe and Jonathan Fraser - Lindsey & Jo, 62. Sue Strang Realty, Randall B. Ehlers Stephen Major, LCSW ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 11. Commerce Bank Law Office, and Keith Davis Law Office Illinois House - 5th Floor 1. Behind the Glass Fine Art Gallery 12. The Copy Shop 63. Tatum’s Hair Studio Big Pow Enterprises, Inc., DUI and Studio 13. D. Paul Jefferson, CPA 64. TEC e CIG 2. Beluga Press Studio Solutions & Treatment Alternatives, 14. Degarmo Group / Bowles & Co. Inc., and Hair Club for Men & Women, LLC 65. TEK Systems 3. Bloomington Center for the Performing Insurance Illinois House - 6th Floor 66. Telecourier Communications Arts 15. Dodd’s Law Office Building: Connoisseur Media - Bob- 4. The Castle Theatre Law Offices of Michael A. Powell, FM 97.9, 96.7 I-Rock, and Hits 100.7 16. Dorris Law Firm LLC, Martin Graphics & Printing, Inc., 5. cometogetherstudios and Thielen, Foley & Mirdo, LLC 67. Vicki Tilton, LLC, Permanent 17. Downtown Bloomington Assoc. Cosmetic Technician 6. Eaton Studio & Gallery 32. Indigo City Salon 18. DUI Countermeasures Inc. 68. Vogel’s Tailor Shop 7. Gregor Gallery 33. Iron and Ink Custom Tattoo & Supplies 19. Edward Jones Investments Financial 69. Word Faith Christian Center Church 8. Grey Dove Gallery Advisor - David Stokes 34. James D. Bass Lawyer Office 70. World Finance Corporation 9. Heavy Brow Gallery 20. Elegant Limousine 35. Johnson Law Group 10. Holl-e-Hock Designs Inc. 21. Exquisite Body Piercing and Tattoos 36. Johnathan A. Backman Law Office NIGHTLIFE 11. Inner Circle Gallery 22. Fox & Hounds Hair Studio | Day Spa 37. Kanoski Bresney Attorneys 1. The Bistro 12. Main Gallery 404 at the Monroe Centre 38. Koth & Gregory Law Firm 2. BlueLine Nightclub 13. McLean County Arts Center 23. Francois Associates Architects LLC 39. Lawrence, Moore & Ogar Attorney 3. Cll East 14. Merlot and a Masterpiece 24. Frank Hoffman Attorney 40. Lewis, Yockey & Brown, Inc. 4. Daddios 15. Metals & Woods 25. Frontier Communications 41. Madeline Fare 5. Diggers Again 16. Mike Smedley Photography 26. girl Friday spa & boutique 42. Main Street Yoga Studio 6. Drifters 17. Monroe Building Studios, Angel 27. Habitat for Humanity 43. Mavidea Technology Group Ambrose Fine Art Studio, Darin Dawdy 7. Eleven Pub 28. Heartland Bank 44. Mike McElvain Lawyer Office Art Studio, Jeff Little Studio, and Joann 8. Elroy’s 29. Heritage of Care 45. The Pantagraph Goetzinger Studio 9. Fat Jack’s 30. Heritage Plaza, Goldfine & Bowles 46. Pantagraph Printing 18. Simpson & Wilken Studio Corp Attorney, Heritage Enterprises, Inc., 10. Illinois Brewing Company 47. Paul’s Upholstery 19. USA Ballet Livingston Barger Law Firm, and 11. Killarney’s Irish Pub Striegel, Knobloch & Co. 48. Percy’s Tailor Shop 20. U.S. Cellular Coliseum 12. Laugh Comedy Club 31. Illinois House - 1st Floor 49. PNC Bank 21. Wild Style Design Company 13. Maguire’s Pub First Midwest Securities, Inc. and 50. Pratt & Pratt P.C. Attorney at Law 22. Wings Studio 14. Mugshots Capen Frank Proctor & Bowles, Inc. 51. Professional Associates of Illinois Progressive Insurance 15. Mulligans 52. Psychopathic Ink SERVICES Illinois House - 2nd Floor 16. Six Strings 1. A Caring Touch (ACT) 53. Old House Society Salvage Whs. James G. Walker, Ltd and Sulaski & 2. Amiable Interactive Webb, CPAs 54. Osborn & DeLong COMMUNITY 55. Recycling Furniture for Families 3. Birthright for Pregnancy Help Illinois House - 3rd Floor 1. Bloomington Public Library 56. Ronda Glenn Law Office 4. Bodyworks Therapeutic Massage Childcare Resource & Referral 2. City Hall Network and Illinois Supreme Court 57. Schwulst & Roseberry Attorney 5. Bloomington Rock School 3. Government Center Reporter 58. Second Presbyterian Church 6. Blue Dog Tech Response 4. McLean County Health Department Illinois House - 4th Floor 59. Smokin’ Aces Tattoo 7. Brucker Law 5. McLean County Museum of History 8. Bryant Miller Salon Ancel Glink, Diamond, Bush, 60. State Farm Downtown Fire Building Dicianni & Krafthefer, PC, and Home Office 6. Pepsi Ice Center 61 90 3 30 A Summit St. 31 55 97 63 11 12 79 19 45 B 88 1 22 89 82 51 102 93 35 41 47 100 39 76 49 92 33 74 56 61 24 17 52 104 C 58 64 59 75 103 7 8 86 85 43 67 5 6 54 34 9 69 53 36 5050 10 23 77 29 D 70 37 83 26 57 20 68 94 72 21 44 46 73 40 78 84 28 38 91 71 62 84 E 99 81 96 95 32 101 42 80 27 60 15 4 18 48 2 13 16 14 65 F 98 25 66 Visitor Parking 17 (fee required) 87 17

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90 3 31 32 56 95 62 11 78 24 12 46 89 88 1 22 81 52 100 92 36 48 42 98 40 50 75 34 73 91 57 84 25 59 63 74 15 101 7 86 85 44 66 8 5 6 55 35 9 51 68 54 37 10 76 30 69 23 38 82 27 58 20 67 45 71 21 47 72 77 41 29 39 83 70 61 53 94 93 97 99 43 80 33 19 28 60 16 4 18 49 2 13 17 14 64 96 26 65 87 79 66 90 3 30 A Summit St. 31 55 97 63 11 12 79 19 45 B 88 1 22 89 82 51 102 93 ■ Academic Buildings 35 41 47 ■ 100 39 76 Administrative Buildings 49 92 33 74 56 61 ■ Athletic Facilities 24 17 52 104 C 58 64 59 75 ■ Residential Building 103 7 8 86 85 43 67 5 ■ Other 6 54 34 9 69 Disability Access or Parking 53 36 5050 10 77 J  23 29  Visitor Parking: F3, F4, S4, D 70 37 83 26 57 20 68 94 S6, S7 72 21 44 46 Student Parking: S1–S9 73 40 78 S8 Faculty/Staff Parking: F1–F5 84 28 38 91 71 62 84 Photos: Myers Welcome Center, E 99 81 96 95 32 101 42 Presser Hall, The Ames Library, 80 27 60 State Farm Hall and Buck 15 4 Memorial Library 18 48 I 2 13 16 14 65 K F 98 25 66 Visitor Parking 17 (fee required) 87 17

48 Kemp Recital Hall F6 76 Ropp Agriculture Building C5 IllInoIs state 49 Linkins Dining Center C2 77 Schroeder Hall D6 50 Manchester Hall D10 78 Science Laboratory Building D9 51 Marian Kneer Softball Stadium B2 79 Shelbourne Apartments B10 UnIversIty campUs 52 MCN Nursing Simulation Laboratory C7 80 State Farm Hall of Business E5 53 Metcalf School D5 81 Stevenson Hall E8 1 Adelaide Soccer Field B3 25 Facilities Planning Building F1 54 Milner Library C7 82 Stroud Auditorium B6 2 Allen Theatre F6 26 Fairchild Hall D4 55 Motorcycle Driving Range A1 83 Student Accounts Building D2 3 Alumni Center A7 27 Feeney Dining Center E3 56 Motorcycle Safety Program Office C7 84 Student Fitness Center and McCormick 4 Atkin Hall E2 28 Fell Hall E5 57 Moulton Hall D7 Hall E3-E5 Campus Buildings and Sites: Campus Living Units: 5 Bone Student Center C6 29 Felmley Hall D7 58 Nelson Smith Building C1 85 Student Services Building C5 6 Braden Auditorium C6 30 Gregory Street Property A1 59 Office of Energy Management C8 86 Turner Hall C3 11) Alumni Relations Office 16) Information Technology 27) Music Building* A) Acacia (Adams Hall) N) Magill Hall 7 Brown Ballroom C6 31 Gregory Street Complex A1 60 Office of Residential Life Building E4 87 University Galleries F5 2) The Ames Library 17) Joyce Eichhorn Ames • E. Melba Johnson B) Alpha Gamma Delta O) Martin Hall 8 Bowling and Billiards Center C8 32 Hamilton Hall E3 61 Office of Sustainability C8 88 University High School B5 Kirkpatrick Laboratory 3) Arnold Health Center School of Art Building* C) Blackstock Hall P) Munsell Hall 9 Campus Religious Center D9 33 Hancock Stadium C4 62 Old Union E7 89 University High School Tennis Courts B5 Theatre 10 Capen Auditorium D6 34 Hayden Auditorium D5 63 Parking and Transportation Building, 90 University (President’s) Residence A3 (Magill Hall, north entrance) 18) Mark Evans Observatory D) Dodds Hall Q) Pfeiffer Hall 28) Physical and Heat 11 Cardinal Court B5 35 Haynie Hall C2 Bill Waller B7 91 Uptown Crossing E10 4) Beadles-Morse Courts 19) McPherson Theatre* Plant E) Dolan Hall R) Phi Gamma Delta 12 Carter Harris Building B5 36 Heating Plant D5 64 Parking Garage, North University Street C6 92 Vidette Building C6 5) Buck Memorial Library 20) Memorial Center 29) Publications, Printing and F) East Street S) Phi Mu Alpha 13 Centennial East F7 37 Hewett Hall D10 65 Parking Garage, School Street F8 93 Vitro Center B5 6) Center for Liberal Arts • Joslin Atrium Mailing Services Apartments T) Sigma Alpha Iota 14 Centennial West F6 38 Honors Program E10 66 Parking Garage, South University Street F4 94 Vrooman Center D9 • Mellon Center • Young Main Lounge 15 Center for the Performing Arts E7 39 Horton Field House C3 67 Parking, Visitor C7 and F4 95 Watterson Dining Center E10 30) Security Department G) Ferguson Hall U) Sigma Chi 16 Center for the Visual Arts F5 40 Hovey Hall D8 7) Center for Natural Science 21) Myers Welcome Center 68 Planetarium D8 96 Watterson Towers E9 31) Sesquicentennial Gates H) Gates at Wesleyan V) Sigma Kappa 17 Chiller Plant C2, F2, and F9 41 Hudelson Building B5 69 Professional Development Annex D3 97 Weibring Golf Club A2 8) DeMotte Hall • Admissions Office Apartments • Hart Career Center 32) Shaw Hall W) Tau Kappa Epsilon 18 Colby Hall F2 42 In Exchange E8 70 Professional Development Building D3 98 Westhoff Theatre F6 9) Eckley Quadrangle I) Gulick Hall 19 Construction Administration B10 43 InfoCentre C6 71 Quad E6 99 Whitten Hall E3 22) Multicultural Center 33) Shirk Center X) Theta Chi 10) English House J) Harriett Fuller 20 Cook Hall D6 44 Instructional Technology 72 Rachel Cooper D4 100 Wilkins Hall C2 23) Neis Soccer Field 34) IWU Softball Field Y) Wilder House 21 DeGarmo Hall D5 and Development Center D3 73 Rambo House D5 101 Williams Hall E7 11) Evelyn Chapel Rust House 24) Office of Residential Life 35) State Farm Hall 22 Duffy Bass Field B4 45 John Green Food Service Building B6 74 Recreation Services Building C5 102 Wright Hall B2 12) Fort Natatorium K) Kappa Delta (Gulick Hall, north entrance) • Kemp Plaza 23 Edwards Hall D6 46 Julian Hall D8 75 Redbird Arena C2 103 211 North University Street Building C5 13) Hansen Student Center L) Kappa Kappa Gamma 24 Eyestone School Museum C1 47 Kaufman Football Building C4 104 500 North Beech Street Building C10 25) President’s House 36) Stevenson Hall and University Bookstore M) Kemp Hall 26) Presser Hall* (School of Nursing) (International House) 14) Holmes Hall (School of Music) 37) Tucci Stadium (Administration Building) • Westbrook Auditorium IllinoisState.edu | Alumni.IllinoisState.edu/facebook 15) Horenberger Field An equal opportunity/affirmative action university encouraging diversity 13-0685 University Marketing and Communications * Alice Millar Center for the Fine Arts (Schools of Art, Music and Theatre Arts) www.iwu.edu

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Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 25. Red Roof Inn LeRoy 33. Holiday Inn Express & Suites 21. Hampton Inn West 18. Extended Stay America 15. Courtyard by Marriott 10. Normal Public Library 10. Hawthorn Suites & Conference Center 19. Econolodge 14. Motel 6 27. Fairfield Inn & Suites 16. Super 8 Normal 37. Hampton Inn & Suites 17. DoubleTree by Hilton 12. Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference 13. State Farm Home Office 12. Ramada Limited & Suites 31. OSF St. Joseph Medical Center 11. Days Inn 11. finding specific locations. Map isnot to scale. Contact the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention andVisitors Bureau at800.433.8226 for help Bloomington Public Library 4. Highland Park Golf Course 4. Candlewood Suites Hotel 4. Prairie Vista Golf Course 8. Mitsubishi Motors North America 8. Country Inn & Suites Airport 8. Ironwood Golf Course 6. Economic Development Council 6. Comfort Suites East 6. Bloomington City Hall 2. Golf Learning Center 2. Baymont Inn & Suites 2. COUNTRY Financial Home Office 5. 5. The Chateau Hotel & Conference Center 5. Weibring Golf Club at ISU 9. Normal City Hall 9. Country Inn & Suites West 9. Bloomington-Normal Area CVB 3. Burr House Bed & Breakfast 3. Hazy Hills Golf Course 3. The Links at Ireland Grove 7. McLean County Chamber of 7. Comfort Suites West 7. Uptown Normal • The Shoppes at College Hills • Downtown Bloomington • Eastland Mall • Advocate BroMenn Medical Center 1. The Den at Fox Creek 1. Americas Best Value Inn 1. Indian Springs Golf Club ACCOMMODATIONS GOLF COURSES GOLF COMMUNITY SHOPPING D4, E4 D4 D4 A4 A2 A5 D3 D3 D3 D3 D3 D3 A3 A3 A3 C4 C4 C4 C4 C4 C6 C6 C6 B4 B4 B4 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 C5 C5 C5 C5 C3 C3 E4 E4 B5 B5 B5 B5 B5 B3 B3 B3 B3 B3 B3 E6 E2 E3 B1 E1 Upper Limits Rock Climbing 43. Stevenson Graves at Evergreen 38. Pepsi Ice Center 32. Normal Theater 30. McLean County Arts Center 25. Lake Bloomington 23. ISU Planetarium 22. White Oak Vineyards, Inc. 44. Twin Groves Wind Farm 42. Timber Pointe Outdoor Center 41. Synergy Flight Center 40. Sugar Grove Nature Center Memorial Cemetery 39. Rader Family Farm 35. Rike House Museum 34. Moraine View State Park 29. Miller Park Zoo 28. McLean County Museum of History 26. Matthew T. Scott Home 24. Ropp Jersey Cheese Farm 36.

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Vrooman Mansion Bed & Breakfast 38. Super 8 McLean 36. Super 8 Chenoa 35. Super 8 Bloomington 34. Red Roof Inn Bloomington 32. Quality Inn & Suites West 30. Quality Inn & Suites East 29. Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center 28. Motel 6 26. La Quinta Inn 24. Holiday Inn Express West 23. Holiday Inn Express LeRoy 22. Holiday Inn & Suites 20. Center Commerce Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 25. Red Roof Inn LeRoy 33. Holiday Inn Express & Suites 21. Hampton Inn West 18. Extended Stay America 15. Normal Public Library 10. Courtyard by Marriott 10. Hawthorn Suites & Conference Center 19. Econolodge 14. Motel 6 27. Fairfield Inn & Suites 16. Super 8 Normal 37. Hampton Inn & Suites 17. DoubleTree by Hilton 12. Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference 13. State Farm Home Office 12. Ramada Limited & Suites 31. OSF St. Joseph Medical Center 11. Days Inn 11. finding specific locations. Map isnot to scale. Contact the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention andVisitors Bureau at800.433.8226 for help Candlewood Suites Hotel 4. Bloomington Public Library 4. Highland Park Golf Course 4. Prairie Vista Golf Course 8. Mitsubishi Motors North America 8. Country Inn & Suites Airport 8. Ironwood Golf Course 6. Comfort Suites East 6. Economic Development Council 6. Baymont Inn & Suites 2. Bloomington City Hall 2. Golf Learning Center 2. The Chateau Hotel & Conference Center 5. COUNTRY Financial Home Office 5. 5. Weibring Golf Club at ISU 9. Normal City Hall 9. Country Inn & Suites West 9. Burr House Bed & Breakfast 3. Bloomington-Normal Area CVB 3. Hazy Hills Golf Course 3. The Links at Ireland Grove 7. McLean County Chamber of 7. Comfort Suites West 7. Uptown Normal • The Shoppes at College Hills • Downtown Bloomington • Eastland Mall • Americas Best Value Inn 1. Advocate BroMenn Medical Center 1. The Den at Fox Creek 1. Indian Springs Golf Club ACCOMMODATIONS GOLF COURSES GOLF COMMUNITY SHOPPING D4, E4 D4 D4 A4 A2 A5 D3 D3 D3 D3 D3 D3 A3 A3 A3 C4 C4 C4 C4 C4 C6 C6 C6 B4 B4 B4 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 C5 C5 C5 C5 C3 C3 E4 E4 B5 B5 B5 B5 B5 B3 B3 B3 B3 B3 B3 E6 E2 E3 B1 E1 White Oak Vineyards, Inc. 44. Upper Limits Rock Climbing 43. Twin Groves Wind Farm 42. Timber Pointe Outdoor Center 41. Synergy Flight Center 40. Sugar Grove Nature Center Memorial Cemetery 39. Stevenson Graves at Evergreen 38. Ropp Jersey Cheese Farm 36. Rader Family Farm 35. Rike House Museum 34. Pepsi Ice Center 32. Normal Theater 30. Moraine View State Park 29. Miller Park Zoo 28. McLean County Museum of History 26. McLean County Arts Center 25. Matthew T. Scott Home 24. Lake Bloomington 23. ISU Planetarium 22. 20 Gem & Mineral Museum Fairview Park & Family Aquatic Center Genevieve Green Gardens 15. Ewing Cultural Center & 14. Evergreen Lake at Comlara County Park 13. Anderson Park & Aquatic Center 1. the Shira Baseball Complex Castle Theatre 5. Performing Arts

Prairie Aviation Museum 33. David Davis Mansion 10. Miller Park Pavilion & War Memorial 27. Simpkins Military History Museum 37. Grady’s Family Fun Park 18. Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup 16. Grand Village 19. ISU Farm 21. Empire Township Historical Museum 12. Patton Log Cabin 31. Funks Prairie Home & 17. Ecology Action Center 11. Illinois State University 4. Braden Auditorium 4. Extra Innings 4. Normal West High School 8. Community Players Theatre 8. U.S. Cellular Coliseum 8. Lincoln College–Normal 6. Challenger Learning Center 6. McLean County Fairgrounds 6. BEER NUTS, Inc. 2. Uptown Station/Amtrak 2. Central Catholic High School 2. Community Soccer Fields 2. Illinois Wesleyan University 5. Game Time Gym II 5. University High School 9. Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre 9. Bloomington Center for the 3. Heartland Community College 3. The Corn Crib 3. Normal Community High School 7. Children’s Discovery Museum 7. McLean County Pony Fields at 7. Central Illinois Regional Airport 1. Bloomington High School 1. Champion Fields 1. Historic Route 66 Memory Lane . EVENT COMPLEXES EVENT TRANSPORTATION AREA EDUCATION AREA ATTRACTIONS of the Kickapoo Park D4 D6 D6 A6 D2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A5 A5 A5 A5 D3 D3 D3 D3 D3 D3 D3 A3 A3 A3 C4 C4 C4 C6 C6 C6 B4 C5 C5 C3 C3 C3 C3 C3 E4 B2 B2 B3 B3 B3 B3 B3 B3 B3 B3 B3 E6 A1 A1 A1 E2 E2 E2 E3 E3 E3 E3 E3 C1 B1 “Life insurance makes

you indestructible.” –Jackson, 6 yrs old

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State_Farm Final Output Scale 100% Team Life Insurance Bleed 8.625" x 11.125" K. Riemersma, M. Ben-Zeev, R. Reinke, S. Koller, S. Roseberry, T. Waterloo Ad # SVCLI 31600-A-R1 Trim 7.875" x 10.5" Job # P30023 Safety 7" x 10" Destination(s) Print_Magazine, Life insurance makes you indestructible, Full Page, 4/C Bleed Studio PO# 21081 WO# P30023.12 BH&G, FORTUNE, MEN'S HEALTH, MONEY, SI, THIS OLD HOUSE, TIME InDesign CS5 File Name P30023_SVCLI31600A_R1_Indestructible_Pg.indd Document Path DDB:Volumes:DDB:State_Farm_SVC_Financial_Services:Active_Work:Life_Insurance_Advertising_SVCLI:P30023_SVCLI_Print_for_May:Mechanicals:P30023_SVCLI31600A_R1_Indestructible_Pg.indd Revision # 0 Links Fonts Inks Creative Date Created 5-30-2013 9:15 AM P30023_MaskBoy_V1_300Dmx.psd (CMYK; 400 ppi; 75%), P30023_newoval.ai (138.45%), Reverse_ Slug Font Myriad Pro Family Cyan Account Group Saved 6-5-2013 9:04 AM SF_logo_R_horz_standard.ai (42.64%, 41.39%) SF News Gothic (Regular, Demi Italic, Magenta Print Producer [email protected] Printed 6-5-2013 9:19 AM Medium Italic, Medium; OpenType) Yellow Lead Digital Artist [email protected] Print Scale None Black Digital Artist [email protected] Notes None Retoucher [email protected] Proofreader