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The Orell Farley Foundation is accepting applications for the annual grant cycle. Applications available for Jasper County projects and activities.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are becoming part of everyday life. From helping write emails and plan vacations to answering questions and summarizing documents, AI can be a powerful and convenient tool.

Peoples Bancorp, Inc. ("Peoples"), the parent company of The Peoples State Bank of Newton, Illinois, and Bancorp of Rantoul, Inc. ("Rantoul"), the parent company of Bank of Rantoul, jointly announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Rantoul will merge with and into Peoples in a cash transaction.

The Maxine E. Spitler Foundation is now accepting grant applications through May 31, 2026. Awards are limited to organizations located in Jasper and Lawrence Counties, Illinois.

Most of us have heard about fraud. We know not to click suspicious links, to be skeptical of urgent phone calls, and to think twice before sending money to someone we don’t know. But here’s something we don’t talk about as often: what we’ll actually do if fraud shows up in our real lives.

Protecting Yourself from Wire Fraud: What Every Customer Should Know

Peoples State Bank is accepting applications for the CBAI Foundation for Community Banking Scholarship.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is observed each October to raise public awareness about cybersecurity and promote safe online practices.

Financial institutions are working together to share information and mitigate scams. Customers are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.

Save yourself a break-in and think about adding a few more characters to your password.

More than $30,000 was given to various organizations as part of the Orell Farley Foundation program.

Add more security against fraud - The Shazam Brella™ app alerts cardholders to potential fraud, allows cardholders to turn debit cards on and off for security, receive alerts on specific transactions, locates ATMs and more.

Reinvesting in your community sounds great, but how does one really put that into action?

The latest bank-related scam that we have heard is one where customers receive a text or email urging them to reply or call a number to verify information.

Retirement planning can be overwhelming. Compare Traditional and Roth IRAs, to decide what’s best for your life after your career. While this article provides a good overview, you should be sure to consult your accountant or tax preparer with specific questions related to your financial decisions.