News & Updates

(Tuesday, October 5, 2021) RAMP received a grant in the amount of $1,000 from Farmers Insurance as part of their corporate citizen strategy focus. The grant will be used for RAMP’s Youth Education Advocacy (YEA) services in Stephenson County. These services include educational rights training, self-advocacy skills training, information & referral, peer support, independent living skills training, transition planning guidance, educational … Read More

(Monday, October 4, 2021) Freeport, IL – Freeport Community Foundation in the amount of $3640 for greater access to services for individuals with disabilities. RAMP received a grant in the amount of $3,640 from the Freeport Community Foundation to provide greater access to services for people with disabilities. The funds will help fund an electronic door opener with a push plate for … Read More

ROCKFORD, Ill. (Sept. 30, 2021) – Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only wealth management firm, and Financial Advisor/Team Lead Jakob C. Loescher, CFP®, ChFC®, AIF®, CRPC®, CRPS® have been recognized as leaders by Barron’s and Forbes, respectively. Barron’s named Savant to its list of 2021 Top 100 RIA firms, and Forbes named Loescher to its list of Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors. Barron’s, a weekly financial newspaper, measures quantitative data, such as the … Read More

ROCKFORD, Ill. (Sept. 24, 2021) – Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only wealth management firm with eight Chicagoland locations, announced it has been named one of the “Top 12 Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Firms” in Chicago for 2020-2021 by AdvisoryHQ. AdvisoryHQ conducted the selection process independently based on a wide range of filters, including fiduciary duty, independence, transparency, level of … Read More

Martin Exteriors, a leading roofing and siding company based in Roscoe, Illinois, has been recognized on Inc. 5000’s annual list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies. This is Martin Exterior’s first time placing on the list, ranking at 745 with a remarkable 662% revenue growth and 25th in Industry Rank (Construction). Martin Exteriors is just one of three companies who was … Read More

Roscoe, IL – We’ve moved!! Sharon Hecox, Executive Director, announces SMTD has moved to a new office at 11722 Main St., Roscoe IL 61073. “The new office allows even better service to our SMTD community of riders and patrons, and is in the heart of the service area,” stated Hecox. For more information about the new SMTD location, visit www.smtd.biz or call … Read More

Beloit, WI, September 13, 2021 – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce that Geoff Roemerman has joined the bank as Senior Vice President (SVP) Director of Customer Experience and Innovation. Roemerman comes to FNBT with 16 years of banking experience, working most recently as a district manager for another financial institution. In his new role at FNBT, he … Read More

Financial services firm Edward Jones was named the No. 5 Best Workplaces in Financial Service & Insurance by the Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine. The Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance award is based on analysis of survey responses from more than 840,000 current employees across the U.S. In that survey, 94% of Edward Jones associates said Edward Jones … Read More

Rockford, IL (September 2, 2021) – As people continue to look for forms of entertainment that allow them to have some fun while staying distant, look no further than the Rockford Rivets Ballpark. UScellular is hosting a FREE Drive-In Movie in Rockford on September 10 and 11 at Rockford Rivets Ballpark (4503 Interstate Blvd, Loves Park, Il 61111). This “Movie Under the Stars” … Read More

ROCKFORD, Ill. (Aug. 31, 2021) — Financial Advisor Donald Duncan with Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only wealth management firm headquartered in Rockford, with locations throughout the Chicago region, has been recognized as a 2021 Five Star Wealth Manager in Chicago by Five Star Professional. Duncan is one of only four Chicago-area professionals to receive the award. This is his 10th consecutive year to receive the … Read More