02 Jun 2016

Building a Financial Emergency Kit for Your Family

By Rick Martin

By Nathaniel Sillin

What would a sudden financial emergency be in your life? It could be a storm causing massive property damage to your home. It could also be something more personal, like an accident that would cut off your ability to ma...

31 May 2016

Smiddy Votes to Override Gov. Rauner’s Veto of Fair Arbitration Measure

By Rick Martin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, issued the following statement regarding the failed override of House Bill 580, which would require arbitration between the governor and public employee unions to solve collective bargaini...

31 May 2016

MUNGER: PROPOSED BUDGET WOULD CAUSE 8-9 MONTH PAYMENT DELAYS

By Rick Martin
State's backlog of unpaid bills could surpass $15 billion
 
(submitted by Rich Carter)
31 May 2016

Statement on Failed Override of HB 580

By Rick Martin

SPRINGFIELD – The Office of Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement after the House of Representatives failed to override the Governor’s veto of HB 580. This is attributable to Catherine Kelly, Press Secretary for the Governor:

31 May 2016

New Annex Analytics Firm Helps Companies Find Dollars in Their Data

By Rick Martin

(by Peggy Stover)

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, May 25, 2016 – A new Iowa business start-up is helping companies translate their data into actionable insights to identify and resolve sales, marketing and business challenges, uncover new revenue oppo...

31 May 2016

Fulton Chamber Ribbon Cutting Event

By Rick Martin

On Thursday May 26th, numerous chamber members attended the Ribbon Cutting for the Fulton Martin House Museum, managed by the Fulton Historical Society. This event was to highlight and celebrate the Martin House’s acceptance on the National Regi...

27 May 2016

Andalusia Road Veterinary Centre, Milan Celebrates 40th Anniversary

By Rick Martin

 

June 1st 1976 Dr. Herath and his wife Pat founded their veterinary practice for pets and are still happily serving the area with two associate Veterinarians, and excellent staff.

 

 

Milan- Andalusia Road Veter...

27 May 2016

Grassley Named “Hero of Main Street” by National Retail Federation

By Rick Martin

Monday, May 23, 2016

 

 

WASHINGTON -- The National Retail Federation today acknowledged Sen. Chuck Grassley as a 2016 recipient of the “

17 May 2016

Governor Takes Bill Action - 5/16/2016

By Catherine Kelly

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bill:

Bill No.: HB 580

An Act Concerning State Government

Action: Vetoed

 

 

Veto Message:

To the Honorable Members ...

16 May 2016

Science of Parenting: Talk to Kids about Money

By Angela M. Orr

AMES, Iowa — Many parents think they can hide financial stress from their children, but the kids always know – and they’re worried, too. Talking together openly about family finances is a better way to lower everyone’s stress level and als...

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