News & Updates

Rockford, IL – The Natural Land Institute is pleased to announce that the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission, at their May 11th 2021 meeting, dedicated 98.93 acres of the Natural Land Institute’s Burr Oak Valley Preserve (Roscoe, IL) as an Illinois State Nature Preserve and Nature Preserve Buffer. The qualifying features for dedication as a nature preserve are 4 state-listed plant species and 1 federally listed insect.  … Read More

BELOIT, WI. (May 25, 2021) — BHS will be offering the Pfizer vaccine for ages 12+ and older. Vaccine Clinic For Those Eligible will be held on: June 10 3:00pm – 7:00pm The vaccine is being administered at no cost to the patient. Please bring your insurance card with you. A parent or legal guardian must accompany anyone under the … Read More

Beloit, WI, May 18, 2021 – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) is pleased to announce two officer promotions as approved at the recent board meeting. Ruth Adams is being promoted to Assistant Controller and Officer. In this role, she will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting activities for the bank, including the month-end accounting process, financial reporting for the bank as well as … Read More

Beloit, WI, May 17, 2021 – On May 13, 2021, the Annual Meeting of shareholders of Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for First National Bank and Trust Company, was held in Beloit, Wisconsin. The meeting was the 39th for the holding company and the 139th for the family-focused bank, chartered in 1882. Steven M. Eldred, Chief Executive Officer, and David … Read More

For the 22nd time, Edward Jones is named one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE Magazine. Edward Jones took the No. #20 spot on the prestigious list. Great Place to Work, a global people analytics and consulting firm, analyzed responses from over one half million employees at Great Place to Work-Certified organizations across the U.S. The … Read More

FREEPORT, IL – In an effort to help members and the community protect their identity by securely destroying sensitive personal information, Cornerstone Credit Union and the Better Business Bureau will partner for a Free Community Shred Day on Saturday, June 5th, at Cornerstone Credit Union’s main branch in Freeport, 550 W Meadows Drive, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A … Read More

Beloit, WI, April 29, 2021 – First National Bank and Trust (FNBT) marked the opening of its new Loan Production Office (LPO) in Janesville, Wisconsin with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Forward Janesville ambassadors and community representatives joined FNBT executives and employees on Wednesday, April 28 for the ribbon-cutting event officially opening the LPO located at 101 East Milwaukee Street, Suite 203. This office … Read More

FREEPORT, IL – Cornerstone Credit Union is proud to announce the outstanding recipients of their 2021 Founders’ Scholarships: Reese Coon, Freeport High School; Amy Ziegler, Sterling High School; Matthew Ifert, Eastland High School; and Kirsten Frautschy, Orangeville High School. Each winner received an $1,250 award. “Education is the key to a successful future, which is why Cornerstone Credit Union is … Read More

ROCKFORD, Ill. (April 30, 2021) – Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Rob Morrison with Savant Wealth Management will be a panelist for RIA Insights Panels: Live Webinar Series discussing how client experience can be a true differentiator in business. The virtual panel discussion is set for 4:00 p.m. EST on May 6. Savant, a nationally recognized, fee-only wealth management firm that provides comprehensive financial advice to individuals, families, … Read More

BELOIT, WI. (April 21, 2021) — BHS currently provides the Moderna Vaccine, which is for individuals age 18 years and older. To see if you are eligible, please review: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/vaccine-about.htm Please be aware the vaccine will be provided by appointment only. The vaccine is being administered at no cost to the patient. Vaccines For Those Eligible will be offered on … Read More