Farm land values down slightly, but holding steady
Sep 9, 2009 | via The Times
After years of unprecedented gains, the value of farm land in Illinois fell through the first half of 2009. Comment?
June homebuyers up from May, but lag behind previous...
Jul 22, 2009 | via The Times
State and La Salle County home sales both increased for June over May by 21 percent. Comment?
Market MoverA Financial Prescription for the Globe
2 hrs ago | via American Reporter
Until yesterday your choices for depositing safe money around the globe were basically Ireland, Germany or the Mafia. Comment?
Feds oppose closing locks to stop Asian carp
6 hrs ago | via WSYX
The Obama administration opposes closing shipping locks near Chicago to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes. Comment?
Madigan: Asian carp injunction request is invalid
6 hrs ago | via WSYX
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan contends Michigan and other Great Lakes states do not have the legal authority to demand the closing of canal locks within Illinois. Comment?
19 hrs ago | via SavannahNow
AS STATE lawmakers prepare to go back into session on Jan. 11, Georgia's state revenue picture remains dreary. Comment?
Personal finances scams lead a 09 top 10
Monday | via Bureau County Republican
Scammers in 2009 followed the financial woes of individuals as they preyed on people's difficult economic conditions and concerns about the general economy, according to the Better Business Bureau's summary of dishonest business dealings for the past year. Comment?
APNewsBreak: Smiley ending his State of the Black Un...
5 min ago | via WGNO
After 10 years, Tavis Smiley is ending his annual State of the Black Union conference, which spawned best-selling books and his critical stance toward Barack Obama. Comment?
Owner of Carter's Grove navigates financial troubles
7 min ago | via Hampton Roads Daily Press
A second mortgage on Fox Ridge Farm that secured a $1.01 million loan for entrepreneur Halsey Minor was purchased at foreclosure Monday for $1.39 million by a representative for Minor's Fox Ridge Farm Holding Co. Comment?
Indications: U.S. futures drift before ADP employmen...
52 min ago | via MarketWatch
U.S. stock futures were in weaker territory on Wednesday as a payrolls processing firm said employment fell in December, two days ahead of a key government report. Comment?
5 hrs ago | via Tacoma News Tribune
Jay Staples has been named the branch manager of the Tacoma and Gig Harbor branches for Sound Mortgage Inc. Comment?
Mixed signals spark caution in markets
9 min ago | via Columbus Dispatch
Investors turned cautious on the second trading day of the year as two economic reports gave mixed signals about the recovery. Comment?