The idea of “sustainability” is linked to a lot of our local activities these days—whether it’s reusing or recycling products, sampling culinary delights from the local bakery, or choosing to buy American-made products to support our national economy. There are plenty of reasons why eating, dining and banking locally makes good economic sense.  If you’ve ever participated in a career day at a local elementary school, you’ll probably relate to this story.
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Beecher, IL 60401 (July 7, 2021)—As more Americans resume their travel plans—across the globe or beyond state lines, First Community Bank and Trust and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) remind consumers that advanced planning can help alleviate travel-related stressors, maximizing your enjoyment regardless of how long or how far you venture.  “Most financial experts advise limiting the use of cash and planning for the unexpected—including
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