Extra-virgin olive oil demand and consumption have risen steadily worldwide in recent years because of its health benefits and flavor for dressings, marinades and popularity for drizzling on bread. PHOTO BY DAN COYRO/MCT Consider the olive. The olive tree has been cultivated for more than 5,000 years, starting in the eastern Mediterranean. Trees can live […]
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…
