Less than 10 minutes to the heart of Bloomington, 1 hour to Springfield or Decatur and less than 1 hour to Champaign, this property is situated well for commercial development along I-55 and Historic Route 66. Shirley, locally known for the settlement of Funks Grove, settled in 1824, where they produce local Maple Sirup is prime real estate just outside of this growing market. Bloomington-Normal is located in the heart of Central Illinois, approximately 125 miles southwest of Chicago, 155 miles northeast of St. Louis, and 64 miles northeast of Spring?eld, the State Capital. Interstates 39, 55 and 74 converge on Bloomington-Normal, as well as US Route 51 and State Route 9 and Historic Route 66, which Shirley sits just south of along I-55 and Rt.66. The twin cities are serviced by two major railroad lines and Amtrak, as well as air transportation at the Central Illinois Regional Airport, one of the fastest growing airports in the country, which services commuter, corporate, and private aircraft. Illinois State University, located in Normal, is home to over 20,000 students AND 3,500+ administrative staff members. Illinois Wesleyan University and Heartland Community College have combined attendance over 6,300 adding to our diverse workforce. McLean County is located in one of the most productive agricultural areas in the nation, but the economy is diverse and well-balanced with Financial, Education, Agribusiness, Transportation and Manufacturing sectors. New construction continues to enhance residential, industrial and commercial growth. Major employers in the area include State Farm Insurance Co., Rivian Automotive, Illinois State University, Country Financial, Unit 5 Schools, Carle BroMenn Healthcare, and OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Ferrero USA, Growmark, Bridgestone Firestone, Brandt Industries and more.