The annual Journey in July Central Illinois shopping adventure takes place this Friday, July 12th, and runs through Sunday, July 14th, highlighting many businesses that will be sporting deals and specials for the big days. The Taylorville Square will be filled with vendors of all types while area stores will be open and ready for citizens from all over.

Lindsay Bliler, Owner of Farmhouse Signs and the creator of Journey in July lists the areas that will be participating and mentions these shopping days are to promote growth and development in many towns in Central Illinois.

Elizabeth Hohenstein, Vendor Chair for Journey in July talks about the roughly 30 vendors that will be out on the Taylorville Square, mostly featuring a makers market.

Linda Allen, Executive Director of the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce says her favorite part is seeing all of the local and traveling citizens visiting businesses and participating in the day.

Visit the Journey in July Facebook page for more information and updates throughout the weekend.

Lindsay Bliler, Elizabeth Hohenstein, and Linda Allen appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.