Illinois woman aims for pumpkin-growing record with massive crop

Illinois woman aims for pumpkin-growing record with massive crop

STILLMAN VALLEY, Ill. (WTVO) — A Stillman Valley woman grew giant pumpkins all while chasing a record-breaking title. “I love it, I never thought I’d be the pumpkin lady,” said Theresa Miller. Theresa has been growing pumpkins as a hobby since she became an empty nester. “I started growing pumpkins about 17 years ago. I’ve spent my whole summer over here, and you get so attached to them. I mean, I wake them up every morning, take their sheets of…