Posted by Kevin Clifford on Wed, Dec 26, 2012 @ 03:00 PM
Everyone looks forward to New Year’s Eve as a chance for a new beginning; an opportunity to better yourself and make way for a more positive outlook on your life. To help bring in the New Year, here are some activities that can make your holiday as enjoyable as possible:
5. Create a Time Capsule - Before you ring in the New Year, fill a box containing all your favorite items and memories of 2012 and bury or hide it somewhere until next New Year’s Eve.
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Posted by Lorry Ahrens on Wed, Dec 19, 2012 @ 03:00 PM
Is your holiday shopping list still too long for comfort? Here are some tips to help you get back in the game!
10. Save on speedy mailing. Use USPS Priority Mail which is a 2-3 day service that is much cheaper than their competitors.
9. Donate to a local charity. It will give you a warm feeling knowing you helped make the season a little brighter for those in need.
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Posted by Amy Stockli on Wed, Dec 12, 2012 @ 03:00 PM
We hope you are enjoying your holidays this year. Not only is this the time of year to be thankful for all we have and to spend time with family and friends, it is also a time to help out those who are in need. Our Holiday Giving Campaign is in full swing and going strong. We applaud all of our customers and employees who have already made donations to make the holidays brighter for those in need!
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Posted by Tracy Mulhausen on Wed, Dec 05, 2012 @ 03:00 PM
Posted by Lorry Ahrens on Wed, Nov 28, 2012 @ 03:00 PM
Chicago in March---chilly, slushy and windy. Why not plan now to get away from it all? Standard Bank’s Travel Club can help, with our 11-day Motorcoach and Cruising Tour of New Orleans and the Western Caribbean---the perfect antidote for the winter weariness of March.
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Posted by Katie Kelly on Wed, Nov 21, 2012 @ 03:00 PM
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. Family traditions come out, and new ones are made. Family and friends come together to celebrate this in many ways. Some start their day gathered around their television to watch the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade; others begin to prepare their favorite dishes; while others play or watch a football game. One thing everyone has in common is their appetite for Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings -- turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie to top it off! Family traditions will, hopefully, never be broken. However there can always be room for adding something new. Here are some ideas…
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Posted by Amy Stockli on Wed, Nov 14, 2012 @ 03:01 PM
We’re proud to announce our Annual Holiday Giving Campaign! Our Toys for Tots drives starts this week and the remaining drives will start on Monday, November 26th!
Our branches are supporting several charities in the Chicagoland area. Please be sure to visit your local branch to help make the holidays a little merrier for those in need this holiday season. We will be collecting donations through Saturday, December 22.
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Posted by Jeff Ficaro on Wed, Nov 07, 2012 @ 03:00 PM
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same. That I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.”
The Oath of Enlistment
This oath is taken by every Veteran at time of enlistment and describes the magnitude of the commitment they made. To those that have taken this oath, it is more than just words, it is a commitment, it becomes a way of life and it doesn’t end when one leaves the service.
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Posted by Katie Kelly on Wed, Oct 31, 2012 @ 03:00 PM
Boo! Halloween is today – do you have your costume ready? Your candy too? Kids have been preparing their costumes for weeks now and tonight is the big night they can run up to houses and ask that age-old question “trick or treat?” It’s the one day a year where parents allow kids to come home with large bags of candy and it’s also the one day where kids of all ages can dress as something they’ve always wanted to be – whether silly or scary.
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Posted by John Muir on Wed, Oct 24, 2012 @ 03:00 PM
Everyone receives bills, some more than others and occasionally we all get a little lax on reviewing them. Try not to let that happen! We are all on a budget and not looking at your bill can cost you money, especially if you don't do it for several months. Billing errors happen quite regularly, especially when it comes to services like TV and cell phones. You give them enough of your hard-earned money, there is no need to give them any more! This regular review of your bill may also show you options to save money through reduced usage or removing services you do not use. Now let us dive into that bill.
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