Southern Illinois Sports Resale offers parents another option for equipment

Often entrepreneurs have a business idea that hinges on finding the perfect space. Trudy Thompson’s situation was just the opposite. She had the perfect space, but needed the right idea.

Thompson owned a small apartment complex on the corner of Walnut and Sixth streets in Murphysboro — one of the most visible locations on the city’s east side. In addition to several apartment units, the building features a retail space right at the front, with parking just outside the door. Thompson says she knew it was a great location for a business, but what business?