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Illinois Credit Unions: Giving Back to Our Communities
Thursday, Apr 7, 2016 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Credit unions exist to help people, not to make a profit. It is this motto of ‘People Helping People’ that sets credit unions apart. Credit unions exist as member owned, not-for- profit financial institutions that have a strong sense of community. Historically, credit unions have championed the cause of supporting underserved communities. In its 36 years of service, the Illinois Credit Union Foundation has awarded more than $3.5 million in scholarships, community service grants, assistance to peer assistance programs, emergency and natural disaster efforts, and community involvement projects. If you are not yet a credit union member, go to ASmarterChoice.org to discover of all the advantages that membership holds. Help to strengthen our communities from the inside out by becoming a credit union member today!
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New CUB Poll: 84% Oppose Exelon Nuclear Bailout
Thursday, Apr 7, 2016 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Nearly 1,900 people responded to the recent Citizen’s Utility Board survey about Exelon’s push to bailout its nuclear plants. Here is how CUB put it:
Should Illinois give unprofitable nuclear plants more money if it helps fight climate change? No: 1,583 (about 84 percent) Yes: 298 (about 16 percent)” Illinois still has no budget, the state’s finances and services are in shambles, the social safety net is being decimated but Exelon STILL wants the Legislature to pass a huge BAILOUT. Just say no to the Exelon Bailout. BEST Coalition is a 501C4 nonprofit group of dozens of business, consumer and government groups, as well as large and small businesses. Visit www.noexelonbailout.com.
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Keeping Illinois Nuclear Plants Open: Good For Our Communities & Illinois
Thursday, Apr 7, 2016 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] As Police Chief in Clinton, I know firsthand of the significant impact the Clinton Power Station has on my community. It employs nearly 700 of our friends and neighbors and funds local government services including schools, fire and emergency response through the $12.6 million it pays in taxes every year. Outdated energy policies are forcing nuclear energy plants nationwide to close down and Clinton could be next. These closures devastate local communities. Jobs are lost. Services are cut. In 2014, a Vermont town eliminated its entire police department after its local plant closed down. A State of Illinois report found that if some of the plants in Illinois close, it could cost us $1.8 billion in lost economic activity and 8,000 jobs. Clinton cannot afford this and neither can Illinois. I encourage our state legislators to adopt energy policy reform legislation the would help preserve our state’s nuclear plants. Taking action is necessary for our state’s economic health and would help prevent plants like Clinton Power Station from closing. Learn the facts about Illinois’ nuclear plants at www.NuclearPowersIllinois.com Signed, Ben Lowers, Police Chief, Clinton, Ill.
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