(Photo By Flickr User Adrian Berg) The Illinois Senate passed a bill on last week that would prohibit state banking regulators from penalizing or dissuading banks and credit unions from serving cannabis-related businesses. Senate Bill 2023 passed unanimously with a 50-0 vote. It updates banking rules to allow banks to do business with the cannabis…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User eFile989) Just a family reminder to everyone, Ii you haven’t filed your taxes yet, don’t overlook these money-saving strategies. Time is winding down to file 2018 tax returns or request an extension. But even if you’ve procrastinated, there’s still time to take advantage of beneficial deductions and credits. Chris Hershey, a certified financial…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Alexander Muse) If your energy bill is running higher than you’d like and you can’t figure out the reason why, it may be time to reevaluate your fridge situation; yes, your fridge. That big ice box keeping all your fruits and veggies fresh and your favorite beverages chilled is actually one…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Tyler Ingram) The University of Illinois will start selling beer in general seating areas at Memorial Stadium and State Farm Center this fall. According to The Associated Press, School athletics officials said earlier this week that beginning with the 2019 football season beer will be available at several stands around Memorial…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User muffinn) Papers of the late Rev. Billy Graham and historic records of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association are being transferred to the library bearing his name. The association announced in a news release on last week, that the papers and records will be coming from the Billy Graham Center on the…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User eFile989) Experts say don’t delay filing your 2018 taxes. April 15th is right around the corner and if you haven’t filed your taxes yet, local tax experts say you shouldn’t wait until the deadline. Mark Pegler with Liberty Tax Service said by waiting you increase the risks of not catching mistakes…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Aaron & Alli) Just wanted to give a family reminder on the upcoming 30th Annual Central Illinois Auto Show coming to The River City! The Peoria Metro New Car Dealers Association is proud to bring back the annual Central Illinois Auto Show to the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL on…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User COD Newsroom) Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Dan Hampton will deliver the keynote address at the Decatur Community Leaders Breakfast next month . The (Decatur) Herald & Review, WGEM-TV, and The Associated Press report that Hampton will focus on “Building A Champion” on Thursday, April 4th. Hampton was a member…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Howard Lake) The American Red Cross is hoping more type O blood donors will come forward over the next month. To help increase the blood supply, the Red Cross will be hosting several blood donation opportunities. Upcoming blood donation opportunities- Remainder Of The Month Of March – Mid-April: Douglas County: Atwood-…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Patrick Cannon) You wouldn’t leave a couple of hundred dollars cash just lying around, so why would you leave your personal information just lying around for tax scammers? With tax time comes scam time. And the Illinois Department of Revenue is warning people about keeping personal information safe this tax filing…… MORE
