Bonnie Gundry Announces Retirement from First National Bank and Trust

Beloit, WI, December 2, 2021 – After an impressive 46 year career at First National Bank and Trust (FNBT), Bonnie Gundry, Vice President and Branch Manager of the Rockton Branch has announced plans to retire at the end of the year. Bonnie began her career in 1975 at Macktown State Bank which was acquired by FNBT in 2001. During her time at the … Read More

Savant’s Chief Investment Officer Authors Guide to Alternative Investments

“The Allocator’s Edge” Provides Detailed Coverage Across the Spectrum of Alternative Assets” ROCKFORD, Ill. (November 30, 2021) — Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only registered investment adviser (RIA) with more than $12 billion in assets under management (AUM), congratulates its chief investment officer, Phil Huber, CFP®, CFA, on the launch of his book, “The Allocator’s Edge,” a modern guide to alternative investments and the future … Read More

FOREST CITY GEAR’S KIKA YOUNG RECEIVES OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD FROM ROCKFORD UNIVERSITY

ROSCOE, IL – Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine and medium pitch custom gears, is proud to congratulate Kika Young for receiving the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Rockford University for 2021. According to Rockford University, the Outstanding Young Alumni Award is “given to an alumna/us who has finished her/his Rockford University tenure within the last 15 years. This alumna/us will … Read More

7th Annual WREX Freeport Food Drive a Huge Success

Cornerstone Credit Union hosted the 7th annual WREX Freeport Food Drive at their Freeport facility on Friday, November 5, 2021. WREX-TV Channel 13 did live broadcasts throughout the event which ran from 6am to 7pm. This local effort began in 2014 when the Freeport Area Church Cooperative (FACC) made WREX aware that some food pantries were at risk of closing … Read More

Savant Wealth Management to Acquire WI-based Filbrandt Wealth Management

Partnership Introduces Savant to Niche Market of University Professionals ROCKFORD, Ill. (November 12, 2021) — Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only registered investment adviser (RIA) with nearly $12 billion in assets under management (AUM), announced plans to acquire Filbrandt Wealth Management, a Madison, Wisconsin-based RIA firm that works exclusively with university leaders and their families to achieve financial independence in retirement. Filbrandt, … Read More

BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM (BHS) ANNOUNCES 2021 WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (WHA) TRUSTEE AWARD RECOGNIZING JAMES PACKARD

BELOIT, WI. (October 26, 2021) — BHS congratulates James Packard for receiving the 2021 Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Trustee Award. This is the Association’s most prestigious award. During Jim’s 20 year tenure as a Trustee he has achieved tremendous success for Beloit Health System and Community. For more than 60 years, the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) has recognized outstanding member … Read More

Cornerstone Credit Union to host 7th annual WREX Freeport Food Drive

Cornerstone Credit Union will host the 7th annual WREX Freeport Food Drive at their facility on W Meadows Drive in Freeport on Friday, November 5, 2021 from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. WREX-TV Channel 13 will broadcast live during the morning, noon and evening news shows. This local effort began in 2014 when WREX became aware that some food pantries … Read More