Financial advisor releases book on family business succession planning
Financial advisor and wealth manager, Craig Toberman, CFA, CPA, CFP®, MBA, has announced the release of his new book, The Five-Year Plan: A Clear Path to Family Business Succession. Aimed at family business founders preparing for retirement or transition, this comprehensive guide offers a step-by-step approach to succession planning, retirement planning, and creating a lasting legacy. With…
Read MoreIGB adopts proposed new rules, including prohibition of credit cards for sports wagering
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) adopted proposed new rules at its April 24, 2025, meeting, including a prohibition on the use of credit cards to fund sports wagering accounts to further support responsible gambling. When legal sports wagering began in Illinois in March 2020, sports betting was authorized in 13 other states, and none prohibited…
Read MoreS. M. Wilson & Co. celebrates ribbon cutting of Jerseyville Public Library addition
Jerseyville Public Library officials recently celebrated the ribbon-cutting Ceremony and grand opening of its new 7,500-square-foot addition, which was made possible through fundraising, a grant from the Illinois State Library, and a loan from the City of Jerseyville. S. M. Wilson & Co. is the Construction Manager at Risk, while Farnsworth Group is the…
Read MoreHeadliners at WWTR in June for Celebration of 66 Fest: Soul Asylum, Sponge, Cracker
The ‘90s rock legends headline an electrifying show at World Wide Technology Raceway The 1990s were filled with music that made a lasting impact, and World Wide Technology Raceway will celebrate the legacy by hosting three ‘90s rock legends as part of the Celebration of 66 Fest presented by Discover Downstate Illinois on June 14-15.…
Read MoreLewis and Clark State Historic Site in Hartford to commemorate Point of Departure
The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will commemorate the 221st anniversary of the start of the Lewis and Clark Expedition with the annual Point of Departure Commemoration May 10 and 11. Visitors can interact with military demonstrators, historic artisans, and hands-on history displays at this free event, which takes place 10 a.m. to 4…
Read MoreOP-ED: Time to reinforce Illinois as welcoming state to Muslims, other immigrant communities
By IRSHAD KHAN Chicago A PhD student was taken off the streets by plain-clothed ICE officers, with no reason given. She had recently written an op-ed exercising her free speech rights. A man was mistakenly deported, with no plans for his return to our country – built on the tenets of the land of the…
Read MoreIMPACT Strategies recognizes employees’ career achievements
IMPACT Strategies Inc. recently honored employee Bryce Reeves, project engineer, who recently completed the SIUE Construction Leadership Institute. The Construction Leadership Institute was developed by the SIUE School of Business and Engineering with guidance from local construction industry executives. This program is designed to provide valuable knowledge and skills that can be used to tackle…
Read MoreIllinois: A powerhouse for innovation and America’s digital future
By HARVEY HENSON Southern Illinois University Illinois has long been a hub for innovation. Our strategic location in the heart of the Midwest amidst a robust network of top-tier universities, and a rich legacy of collaboration among private, public, and academic sectors are just a few reasons innovation continues to thrive here. Since 2014, the…
Read MoreWomen’s Health Fair to be hosted by OSF Moeller Cancer Center on May 7
Free breast exam screenings, multiple cancer assessments and additional services and programs being offered Women’s Health Month is observed annually in May with the goal to empower women in such a way that they can make health a priority. This specific recognition month also equips women with the knowledge to help other women on their…
Read MoreUnemployment down in 11 of 12 Illinois metro areas
Year-over-year job growth continues across Chicagoland area The unemployment rate decreased in eleven metro areas and increased in one over-the-year for the year ending March 2025, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs increased in six metropolitan…
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