The community of Stelle, Illinois, was founded by a man who prophesied a doomsday in the year 2000. But while he’s long since gone — as is the turn of the millennium — the people of Stelle continue to work together to make a more sustainable way of life.

Do you make it a point to shop and support locally owned stores and restaurants? It really does make a big difference to the local economy if you do. Today on Focus, we talked about economic development and new trends in the area.