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Reasons to be Thankful for Local Businesses

By Craig Gocken This is the season for thankfulness. It is the time of year that we consider all that we have to be thankful for. For many of us, the list is long. In the cold weather, we are thankful that we have homes to keep us warm. As we attend Thanksgiving feasts, we […]

Great Fall Getaway Ideas in Illinois

By Joan Honeycutt The days of summer are fading fast, but for many central Illinois residents, that isn’t all bad news. For some, the hot, sunny days of July are hard to beat. Yet with its cool relief from the heat and spectacular views, autumn is also a beloved season in central Illinois. The kids […]

We’re a Part of Your Community…and That Matters!

By Mary Lukow Federated Bank is often referred to as a community bank, and we love that. It really is a description that tells a lot about us. It communicates so much more than just our location. It describes who we are, what we do, and how we operate. Who We Are. When you think […]

Not Much Time to Get Away? Try These Day-Trip Ideas

By Domi Garcia Getting away for a week or a weekend is fun, but it isn’t always practical. Between work schedules and the kids’ activity schedules, sometimes it can be hard to find more than a day to get away. But we don’t think that is a good reason to give up on going somewhere […]

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