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Publisher Amy Winter ( 217 ) 477-5111
Editor Max Jones ( 217 ) 477-5183
Design Natalie Reidford ( 812 ) 568-8991
Reporters Jennifer Bailey ( 217 ) 477-5178
Carol Roehm ( 217 ) 446-1000
Chad Dare
Sales Manager Cindy Decker ( 217 ) 477-5105
Advertising Sales Julie Randall 217-477-5117
Ben Jones 217-477-5133
Get in the swing of summer with our latest issue
The warm weather is in full swing , and we filled our latest Illiana issue with summertime stories .
Bud Gouard is back in his food truck this summer . He was diagnosed with stage 4 throat cancer in 2021 . After nine surgeries and weeks of treatment , he finds inspiration in his faith , the community and his passion for barbecue . Read Carol Roehm ' s story on Page 6 .
Champaign residents Julie and Tom Monahan have successfully operated Kickapoo Adventures since 2017 , renting canoes and other recreational items . Julie has now traded her human resources career to build a new venture , Kickapoo Adventures Bar & Grill . Jennifer Bailey has the Monahans ' story on Page 12 .
Have you visited Danville Stadium this summer ? If not , consider making a trip and catching a ballgame to watch the Dans in action . The team has several special events lined up for the season . Read Chad Dare ' s story on Page 17 .
If you ' re looking for ways to up your cookout game , find some tips on Page 23 for keeping your burgers juicy on the grill .
Enjoy your summer , and thanks for reading Illiana .
— The Illiana staff
Multiple balloons inflate for an early morning flight from Vermilion Regional Airport to the Carlton Farms as part of
Balloons Over Vermilion in 2022 . Photo by Deb Edwards
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