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June Ambassador Spotlight: Andrea Eldert

June 13, 2025

June Ambassador Spotlight: Andrea Eldert Andrea Eldert brings over 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry. She began her career as a mortgage processor and eventually became a loan officer-a role she’s excelled in since joining Federated Bank in 2013. Andrea lives in Gilman with her two adorable Shih Tzu/Yorkie twins, Chewie and Tank,…

June Board of Directors Spotlight: Mark Kaner

June 13, 2025

June Board of Directors Spotlight: Mark Kaner Mark Kaner serves as a Commercial Loan Officer and Assistant Vice President at Peoples Bank, based in the Bourbonnais office. In his role, Mark works closely with local business owners to provide customized lending solutions that help drive growth and stability within the community. He began his career…

Relay For Life of Kankakee County Presented by Riverside Cancer Instituteto Raise Funds to Help End Cancer As We Know It, For Everyone

June 13, 2025

Kelsey Post of Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce Completes Second Year at Institute for Organization Management

June 12, 2025

ReadyNation update: New state budget bolsters child care investments — but much work remains

June 11, 2025

Hello, ReadyNation friends: Over the weekend, Illinois lawmakers approved an FY26 budget that invests significant new state resources in child care services that are vital to kids, their working parents, and employers. Among other things, this is a testament to the perspective that ReadyNation’s business leaders provide to policymakers about the value of high-quality early…

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