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

SAVANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO-SPONSORING TOWN HALL MEETING ON HELPING TO RESTORE CIVILITY IN AMERICA

WE URGE YOU TO ATTEND Rockford University, Institute of World Affairs and Trade at Rockford University, Rockford Public Library, Rockford Chamber of Commerce, and the US Association of Former Members of Congress (Congress to Campus program) are hosting a free and open-to-the-public TOWN HALL MEETING CONGRESS AT LOGGERHEADS: HOPE FOR THE FUTURE 7pm to 8:30pm, Wednesday Nov. 3, 2021 Fisher Chapel, … Read More

2nd FNBT Customer Wins Priceless Surprise

Beloit, WI, October 14, 2021 – First National Bank and Trust Company (FNBT) is excited to announce that another bank customer has been surprised with a $1,000 prepaid card from Mastercard®. Belinda S. was the second lucky winner from FNBT of Mastercard’s Priceless Surprises sweepstakes in August. FNBT is participating in Mastercard’s 2021 Priceless Surprises campaign. Customers automatically receive an entry into the … Read More

Savant Employees Recognized for Earning Professional Certifications

ROCKFORD, Ill. (Oct. 14, 2021) — Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only wealth management firm, announced that several of its employees have earned some of the highest and most-respected financial industry designations. Lifelong learning through these and other programs is one of Savant’s core values to help build trust and provide peace of mind in helping clients pursue their ideal futures. … Read More

FITCH RATINGS AFFIRMS BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM BONDS AT ‘A’, OUTLOOK STABLE

BELOIT, WI. (October 13, 2021) Beloit Health System’s financial rating agency, Fitch, has affirmed the historically high ‘A’ rating to the System’s outstanding series 2020 and series 2016 revenue bonds issued by the Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority on behalf of Beloit. The Rating Outlook continues to remain Stable. The ‘A’ rating reflects Beloit Health System’s strong and consistent … Read More

FNBT Joins ABA and Banks across the US for Anti-Phishing Campaign

Beloit, WI, October 1, 2021 – Today First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) joined the American Bankers Association and banks across the nation to promote an industry-wide campaign educating consumers about the persistent threat of phishing scams. The FTC estimates that consumers lost $3.3 billion to phishing schemes and other fraud in 2020, nearly double the losses in 2019. To combat phishing, the … Read More