Urban Connections celebrates grand opening at Eastland Mall

Urban Connections celebrates grand opening at Eastland Mall

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- A new Black-owned business is bringing fresh energy to Eastland Mall in Bloomington. Urban Connections, owned by Marnetta Dismuke, held its grand opening after marking five years in business. Dismuke first launched her store near Hershey and Empire and said relaunching inside the mall is a milestone. “To me, Eastland Mall has always been dear to my heart,” Dismuke said. “When I walk in, I’m like, yes. I built this bra…