First Thoughts

First Thoughts
February 2016

Facing the next big challenge: EPA’s Clean Power Plan

First Thoughts
January 2016

Visiting co-op youth helped senator take on challenges

First Thoughts
December 2015

Cooperatives: A constant in a changing industry

First Thoughts
November 2015

Overcoming challenges and changes is what co-ops do

First Thoughts
October 2015

The Cooperative Way

First Thoughts
September 2015

Creating jobs in the heart of the heartland

First Thoughts
August 2015

We can all make a difference

First Thoughts
July 2015

Bluer skies, cleaner water and new technology

First Thoughts
June 2015

County fairs contribute to community

First Thoughts
May 2015

Planting seeds for the future

First Thoughts
April 2015

Five things I’ve learned about saving energy

First Thoughts
March 2015

Down to earth answer for EPA rule

First Thoughts
February 2015

A tribute to Grandma

First Thoughts
January 2015

Townships the oldest form of government

First Thoughts
December 2014

Promotion of education

First Thoughts, ICL
November 2014

Ditch the rule on ditches

First Thoughts
October 2014

Mapping out a path from school to career

First Thoughts
September 2014

EPA rules have consequences for consumers

First Thoughts
August 2014

Let’s change how we make state budgets

First Thoughts
July 2014

Help keep rates affordable

First Thoughts
June 2014

Fifty years of history

First Thoughts
May 2014

Q&A with new SIPC President

First Thoughts
April 2014

Doing the right thing

First Thoughts
March 2014

Solving the job skills gap…together

First Thoughts
February 2014

Help keep rates affordable

First Thoughts
January 2014

Illinois is expanding broadband in rural areas

First Thoughts
December 2013

Stopping the new blackout threat

First Thoughts
November 2013

Hitting the trail for Wounded Warriors

First Thoughts
October 2013

Cooperatives prepared for the long term

First Thoughts
September 2013

Creating entrepreneur opportunities in hometowns

First Thoughts
August 2013

Counting your blessings

First Thoughts
July 2013

Survival requires an adequate food supply