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Arcola swept up in Broom Palace fever ahead of building’s opening

At first glance, Main Street in Arcola doesn’t appear to be much different from the several other small town main streets that can be found east-central Illinois. It’s still a brick road lined with two-story brick facades.  There will soon be one major difference: The Arcola Broom Palace.  “We decided that perhaps a palace, similar

Latinos create change in rural Central Illinois community

ARCOLA – Drive a half-hour south of I-57 from Champaign and you’ll arrive in Arcola. The small town is in a part of the state known for its Old Order Amish community, centered around the nearby town of Arthur. Now, Latinos in Arcola are increasing in population and power. It’s close to lunchtime, and doors