For the love of a small town

What Villa Grove residents have to say about their community:

"I like the small-town community. People get together if someone's in trouble. Your neighbor is always there for you. I love the churches we've got here, and the community we've got."

Pam Long

"I have a young daughter, and we have all our family here. It's nice to be in a small town. I feel safe here; they're nice people."

Robin Cowman

"It's peaceful. Not too many problems. I've always lived here, and I work in Champaign at Kraft, but I still make the trip, and I've done it for six years. It's worth it."

Brad Stabler

"It's a small town, and it's comfortable. That's why we moved here. We had small kids then, and we moved here because of the school system and the small-town atmosphere. The people are the best part. Everybody's friendly."

Ethel Schreiber

"It's safe; peaceful. The people are very friendly and nice, and you're close to all the things that Champaign offers. Taxes are a little cheaper. It's a nice, friendly place to live."

Jane Galbreath