Jonathan Penner, of Bloomington, had five weeks of inactive-reserve duty left in the Illinois National Guard when he abruptly discovered that he was being deployed to Iraq. Complicating matters, he had just popped the question to Lisa Verdick, his girlfriend of four years. “We knew it would be so much better for our relationship if […]
Women’s Business Showcase
Spring in Central Illinois is the perfect time to put your business in front of new customers—and the Women Entrepreneurs of Central Illinois (WECI) Women’s Business Showcase is built to do exactly that. Join us on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel for one of the region’s most anticipated events celebrating women-owned…
