Savant Certified for Fiduciary Excellence for 12 Consecutive Years

 Savant Capital Management, a nationally-recognized fee-only wealth management firm headquartered in Rockford, IL, with locations in Chicago, Downers Grove, Freeport, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Peoria, St. Charles, Sterling, and Wilmette, IL; Santa Fe, NM; Madison and Park Falls, WI; and McLean, VA, announced today  that CEFEX, the Centre for Fiduciary Excellence, LLC, has renewed the firm’s certification to the standard described … Read More

Beloit Health System hosts Women’s Tea and Talk

In honor of October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Beloit Health System will host a complimentary “Tea and Talk” from 12-1pm on Friday, October 25, Beloit Memorial Hospital, Auditorium. Come and enjoy a tea and light refreshments, a 3D Mammography/Breast Cancer and Imaging presentation by Dr. Melissa Amberger, learn about Stroke Prevention and enjoy a mini-chair massage provided by the … Read More

Learn Proper Chainsaw Operation and Safety

Learn the basic function and operation of a chainsaw and how to handle it safely. Natural Land Institute will offer the Beginner Chainsaw Operation and Safety Workshop on Sun., Nov. 3 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at their Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Rd., Rockton, Ill. This is a great learning opportunity for volunteers, professionals, and landowners. Equipment … Read More

Goldie B. Floberg Kicks Off Mother Christmas Program

Mother Christmas Program is looking for help again this year to provide wonderful Christmas gifts for the members of the Goldie B. Floberg Center Family. Our clients are working on their wish lists and are excited for the Christmas season to come. Beginning Monday, November 4th, Mother Christmas will be taking calls at (815) 624-8431 or by e-mail at: [email protected]. … Read More

HENDRICKS FAMILY FOUNDATION JOINS THE PACKARD FAMILY TO HELP FUND BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM’S FAMILY CARE CENTER RENOVATIONS

The Hendricks Family has made a most generous contribution of $1,000,000 to support the future Packard Family Care Center at Beloit Memorial Hospital (BHS). This gift is in addition to the Packard Family donation of $1,000,000. The renovations estimated at $6,500,000 is the first comprehensive renovation to the Family Care Center since the hospital was built 50 years ago.     … Read More

Christmas at the Farm

Back for a sixth season, Christmas at the Farm is gearing up to host another premier holiday shopping experience. Co-hosted by Nellie’s Barn Sale and Meyer’s Tails Up Farm, the event is the first holiday market of the season in Stateline region. Held on the grounds of Meyer’s Tails Up Farm, 5390 Irene Road in Belvidere, Illinois, it’s easy to … Read More

First National Bank and Trust Collects Over 45,000 Pounds of Electronic Donations to Benefit Goodwill

First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) recently collected 45,080 pounds of unwanted electronics through three free electronic recycling events held at FNBT branches in Clinton, Wisconsin and Roscoe and Winnebago, Illinois. Goodwill was on hand at each event to collect and help community members securely dispose of unwanted electronic equipment and devices such as computers, stereos, cell phones, printers, appliances, VCRs, … Read More

Hononegah Woman’s Club invites all Nonprofit Organizations to a special event

Hononegah Woman’s Club invites all nonprofit organizations or groups to join in a fun event focusing on volunteer organizations in the Stateline area. Behind this concept is an opportunity to become acquainted with other nonprofit groups or organizations while greeting the public. It is our hope that we can develop a better understanding by learning what each has to offer … Read More

Celebrate Oak Awareness Month with Natural Land Institute

October has become known as OAKtober in the conservation community throughout the state of Illinois since it was first declared “OAKtober” in 2015. The purpose of OAKtober is to bring attention to the importance of oak trees, which clean our air and water, reduce air temperature and energy usage, and provide habitat for wildlife. Oak trees are strong and majestic … Read More

Laurie Selvey Joins First National Bank and Trust as Residential Loan Originator

First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce that Laurie Selvey has joined the bank as a residential loan originator. In this role, Selvey is responsible for providing Sound Advice to community members seeking home loans, and developing relationships with current and future customers of the bank. She assists customers with credit counseling and helps find lending solutions to best … Read More