Downtown Springfield, Inc. hosted the 13th annual “Taste of Downtown” this past weekend, and once again has shown the City that Downtown can still attract business and entice tourists to come to Springfield. There are many local restaurants who participate in the event: Augie’s Front Burner, Bentoh’s, and American Harvest were among those who set up a tent and served their finest foods. The event also provided multiple concerts, featuring the talents of Amy Levere from Memphis to Chuck Prophet from San Francisco. Music and food festivals add to the overall attraction of Downtown Springfield that helps to maintain a sustainable business district and has proven its value year after year. Another example is the advent of 5K races sparking the interest of many communities. Most recently... 07/12/2012

I thought I would share some Central Illinois Comfort Food with you.  I present to you the Horseshoe.  It is available in just about every restaurant within 50 miles of Springfield, Illinois. I will create it for you.  Let's start with two slices of Texas Toast topped with your favorite meat; hamburger, roast beef, ham, or my favorite bufflao Chicken. Next we will add a large portion of french fries, and then we will top it with a mouth watering white cheese sauce. What does this have to do with Central Illinois Real Estate?  Not much except that this is one of the many great things that I love about living and selling real estate in Central Illinois. We have a wonderful and stable real estate market with affordable homes, secure jobs with striving medical district, state government, an... 02/17/2011

Thank You Illinois Association of Realtors!  While in Springfield I was surprised to see the Banners along 2nd Street in front of the State Capitol promoting our great profession.  What a great way to kick off the 34th Annual Capitol Conference on March 23rd.    03/16/2010