January 2016
Is the doctor in?
Many of the ingredients of rural life that make country living so appealing — things like wide open spaces, sparse populations and simple living — often can work against us when it comes time to seek medical care. It’s a paradox of rural life. We like “being away from it all,” but unfortunately that also […]
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Is the doctor in?
Many of the ingredients of rural life that make country living so appealing — things like wide open spaces, sparse populations and simple living — often can work against us when it comes time to seek medical care. It’s a paradox of rural life. We like “being away from it all,” but unfortunately that also […]
Co-op leaders discuss rural broadband and solar energy with Congressman Shimkus
U.S. Congressman John Shimkus (R-15th, Collinsville) discussed rural broadband and energy issues with electric co-op leaders on November 20. He also toured one of two recently opened 500 kW solar farms owned by Prairie Power, Inc. (PPI), a generation and transmission cooperative serving 10 electric distribution cooperatives. Before touring the solar farm, the co-op leaders […]
Q & A about your social security
By Becky Whitlow, Social Security District Manager, Springfield Before standing in line at your local Social Security office, you may find that the answers to your questions are only a click away on your computer. At socialsecurity.gov you can learn about disability coverage, review your online earnings statement, and get a personalized estimate of your […]
Six innovative small business models in small towns
Small towns in Illinois don’t have to settle for business as usual. And entrepreneurship is the best way to support small towns. When local people start their own businesses and prosper, they help their towns to prosper, too. Rural entrepreneurs are exploring new shapes, new locations and new ways of doing business. Here are six innovative […]
