Episode 79: Shopping Local on Monticello’s Historic Square

Adding to the charm of Monticello’s Courthouse Square, Monticello Mercantile is your quintessential boutique featuring a variety of locally-made goods alongside must-have fashion items, and adorable baby items (even if you don’t have a baby!) Owner, Callie Jo, also with the City of Monticello, shares why shopping local is not only important during the holiday season, but all year long.   Plan your outings this weekend with a number of holiday markets, entertaining film, and your chance to visit the reindeer.   This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.   Show links: Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ Busey Bank: https://www.busey.com/ Monticello Mercantile: https://www.monticello-mercantile.com/ Chambana Film Society Presents Found Footage Festival: https://www.chambanafilmfestival.org/ Gifford State Bank Country Christmas Craft Show: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Gifford-State-Bank-Craft-Show-100068785028089/ Mistletoe Market: https://mistletoemarketcu.square.site/ 30th Annual Festival of Trees: https://champaign-urbana.jl.org/festival-of-trees/ Reindeer Experience Tour: https://www.reindeerranch.com/reindeer.html Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events