SPRINGFIELD — A Carlinville woman’s appointment to the Illinois State Board of Education could be finalized as soon as next week after a Senate panel gave the nod to her nomination Thursday. Saturday, April 21, 2018
Cape Air provides reliable and affordable air service to residents and visitors of Central Illinois. From Decatur, Cape Air operates daily, with year-round flights to both Chicago O’Hare and St. Louis Lambert-International Airports. Saturday, April 14, 2018
I don't understand how a physician's office can't go back in their records and tell me what ID was used for the payment billing. I don't have my records from back then, therefore I'm not able to verify the charges. What else can I possibly do? Saturday, April 14, 2018
Moody’s upgraded Indonesia’s credit rating on Friday due to increased confidence the government will maintain its recent track record of responsibly managing the national budget and interest rate policy. Saturday, April 14, 2018
University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Dean Kim Kidwell and interim associate dean and director of Illinois Extension, Shelly Nickols-Richardson, visited the Montgomery and Christian County Extension Offices on Friday, April 6. Dean Kidwell is taking field tours all around the state of Illinois to see local Extension in action. Kidwell is on a mission to learn more about University of Illinois Extension and communities each Extension unit serves. Wednesday, April 11, 2018
PANA — People First Bancshares, Inc. held its annual meeting of shareholders on March 28, 2018 at Peoples Bank & Trust in Pana, IL. During the meeting, Michael E. Beyers, John Gardner, and Michael M. Trexler were reelected to three year terms as directors of the Bank and Holding Company.
(NerdWallet via AP) — Most financial literacy efforts in schools don’t improve people’s behavior later in life. That could be because we’re focusing on the wrong things.
DEAR BRUCE: I have $47,000 in savings. What is the best thing to do with this money? I am 57 years old, self-employed, and have no other savings. Also, I own my home outright. What is the way to make this money grow in value? -- Charles
Car owners with poor credit can pay hundreds — if not thousands — more to drive than those with good credit. This plays out in two important ways: higher rates on car loans and, in most states, higher insurance premiums. In fact, having bad credit can raise your insurance quote even higher than if you’d had an accident. Saturday, March 31, 2018
OWANECO — Price reduced to $157,500. Have you always wanted a big beautiful farm house but lack of inventory had you thinking it would never happen? Here’s your chance, right in Taylorville school district! One road from the house takes you to Rt 29 to Taylorville. Friday, March 23, 2018
My credit is very bad because I let a family member take over payment on my car in 2017. My family member didn't pay any money or give the car back to me. I had to call the police, but there is nothing they can do because I gave it to them. I could take them to court, but that might end up costing me more money. What can I do? -- V.G. Saturday, March 17, 2018
When first-time renter Angelica Fattu-Logan, 20, started applying for apartments, she braced for rejection. But those rejections never came in part because she had good credit. Saturday, March 17, 2018
(NerdWallet via AP) — Blogger John Schmoll's father left a financial mess when he died: a house that was worth far less than the mortgage, credit card bills in excess of $20,000_and debt collector s who insisted the son was legally obligated to pay what his father owed. Saturday, March 10, 2018
TAYLORVILLE, IL – Taylorville Community Credit Union is inviting all current members to attend the upcoming Annual Meeting. Scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Taylorville, the event is a combination business meeting and social event. Saturday, March 10, 2018
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Eastern Illinois University’s president says the campus appears to be headed toward a significant increase in freshman enrollment next fall. Saturday, March 10, 2018
PANA — McDonalds of Pana presented the Pana Community Hospital Foundation the proceeds from the sale of sandwich and drink punch cards during the holiday season.
Owner David Cowell and manager Doug Cowell are pleased to announce their online store for Anderson Jewelers, www.andersonjewelers.com, is now open for business. Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Kevin Brown was born and raised in Taylorville. In 2006 he opened Brown's Barber Shop which is now just off the square on East Market. Wednesday, March 7, 2018
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has picked a chemical industry insider to run the Environmental Protection Agency office that oversees emergency response to hazardous spills and cleanups of the nation’s most toxic sites. Saturday, March 3, 2018
Tom Latonis, 62, of Pana has joined the staff of the Breeze-Courier effective March 1. He has a 34-year career in community journalism. Saturday, March 3, 2018
(NerdWallet via AP) — Electronic bank statements have virtues — saving trees, keeping your desk uncluttered — but they also have a vice: They can be easy to forget. Saturday, March 3, 2018
Medicare provides basic health care to one out of six Americans, most of them 65 and older. Even people decades away from retirement, though, should be concerned about Congress meddling with the program.
DEAR BRUCE: Would you hire an employee -- a college graduate -- who had a history of evictions from their apartments? Would you rent an apartment to a college graduate who had a history of evictions? It seems to me this college graduate would be a poor employee and credit risk. -- Reader
(NerdWallet via AP) — Americans want to believe that we all have the chance to explore our individual brands of limitless potential. We tell young people, “Do what you love and the money will follow.” We say they should take the time to discover who they really are and pick a career that will match. Saturday, February 24, 2018
(AP) — Edith Wharton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author famous for novels set in the late 19th century, also wrote an influential book on interior design, long considered a sort of bible of American decorating.
TAYLORVILLE — After bringing home a bubbly baby boy or girl, it can be hard for parents to imagine that a day will come when their kids are off to college and then onto their own apartment or house.
TAYLORVILLE — Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly. Because carbon monoxide is found in the fumes produced when fuel is burned, it is present in and around homes. As a result, homeowners should be aware of carbon monoxide and make every effort to detect its presence.
TAYLORVILLE — This very nice home was maintained and updated continuously over the years. This home features four bedrooms, two full baths, a living room and family room. Some of the updates, starting in 2008, include a new tile floor that was installed in lower level, and boat dock and lake deck were built.
STONINGTON — This one and half story home is move-in ready and waiting for you. Home features 1,468 sq. ft and many updates in the last two years. The price was just reduced to $84,900!!!
TAYLORVILLE — Before the weather starts to warm up too much, homeowners may want to evaluate their home cooling needs and ensure that all equipment is in good working order.
TAYLORVILLE — Come home to 2520 East Lakeshore Drive and relax. Enjoy quiet walks around Taylorville Lake and take in the abundant wildlife. This quality built, 29-year-old ranch with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms has much to offer. Saturday, February 24, 2018
TAYLORVILLE — Neither rain, nor shine, nor sleet, nor hail; none of those elements are a problem at Taylorville’s newest self storage space. In fact, Franklin Storage also has the solution to humidity and pesky hot weather.
CHRISTIAN COUNTY — Ag Production and Innovation, this week’s focus for the Christian County Leadership program, took participants to Stonington’s Monsanto Seed Research and Manufacturing plant and GSI’s Taylorville facility.
MORRISONVILLE ‚ This well-maintained two-story home has loads of space & old time charm but with modern conveniences. It is enhanced with a beautiful staircase, natural woodwork & wood floors. Friday, February 23, 2018
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A termination agreement between embattled casino mogul Steve Wynn and the company bearing with his name released Friday leaves him without any severance or compensation and prohibits him involvement in any competing gambling business for two years. Saturday, February 17, 2018
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Commerce Department is urging President Donald Trump to impose tariffs or quotas on imported aluminum and steel, which it calls a national security threat. Saturday, February 17, 2018
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed out their strongest week in five years Friday and have now recovered more than half of the losses they suffered in a plunge at the beginning of the month. Saturday, February 17, 2018
There’s a finite list of things you can change at work — and your employer’s less-than-stellar retirement plan probably isn’t among them. Saturday, February 17, 2018
(NerdWallet via AP) — Retailers such as Target and Amazon are embracing mobile applications to help consumers save money and time with features like digital wallets and augmented reality.
CHICAGO (AP) — Three of every five patients entering South Shore Hospital are poor or disabled and get their health care coverage through government-subsidized Medicaid.
TAYLORVILLE — Keagan’s Castle, the new indoor play and party center at 108 E. Market Street, Suite C in Taylorville is a literal birthday bonanza for children.
TAYLORVILLE — The IMT Group, a Midwest-based provider of personal and commercial insurance products recently announced its list of 2018 Gem Agencies, distinguishing Dimond Bros. Insurance, LLC as one of the qualifying recipients. The Dimond Bros. Taylorville location is located at 1011 N. Webster Street. Saturday, February 3, 2018
TAYLORVILLE — Edward Jones Advisor John Gibbons and his office at 601 N. Webster Street in Taylorville have welcomed a new member to their team, Kerri Austwick. Saturday, February 3, 2018
(NerdWallet via AP) — Here's an idea: Hand your teenagers hundreds of dollars in one lump sum and leave it up to them to manage the money for the next, say, six to 12 months. Saturday, February 3, 2018
SPRINGFIELD — This spring, Lincoln Land Community College’s computer networking faculty will be hosting two workshops on cybersecurity. These events will take place on the LLCC Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road, and are free and open to the public.
Love and marriage don’t always go together, no matter what Sinatra says. If you’re in a committed relationship but nuptials are on the back burner, just know your dream of buying a home doesn’t have to be.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois ended the year in positive territory for both sales and median prices, but the data showed the housing market continued to be affected by a lack of available inventory, according to data released by Illinois Realtors.
DEAR BRUCE: I divorced almost 12 years ago. At the time, I made six figures per year, but then had several bouts of physical and mental health issues. For a long while, I was unable to work at all. I had to reluctantly file bankruptcy, use Medicaid, food stamps, etc. Looking back, I don't know how I survived.
