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Category Archives: Community

How to Know You’re Ready for a Better Job

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Even if you like your job, you can still look for better prospects, both financially and personally. Every journey starts with a first step.

Posted bycceacmsadminMarch 14, 2025March 13, 2025Posted inCommunityTags: finances, money

Free and Cheap Ways to Have Fun This Autumn

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Fall is in full swing. if you are looking for a little inspiration to get out the door and soak up your surroundings, here are a couple of suggestions for free and cheap ways to have fun this autumn.

Posted bycceacmsadminOctober 15, 2024October 14, 2024Posted inCommunityTags: Autumn, Outing

Top Fun Things to Do Before Summer Ends

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Staying entertained doesn’t have to cost a ton. There are plenty of ways to have fun during the warmer months. Here are a couple of fun things you can do before summer ends in the Midwest.

Posted bycceacmsadminAugust 14, 2024August 13, 2024Posted inCommunityTags: Festivals, Fun, Midwest, Music Shows, Outdoor Events, Summer

Cheap Ways to Enjoy Your Winter Free Time

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Do you tend to hunker down at home once the temperatures dip below freezing? Here in the Midwest, we need to find ways to enjoy ourselves throughout the winter. You can start by looking through these ideas.

Posted bycceacmsadminJanuary 16, 2024Posted inCommunityTags: Activities, Midwest, Winter

Want to Feel Thankful? How to Have an Attitude of Gratitude

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Many people practice gratitude on a daily basis, believing it to be central to living a healthy lifestyle. People can start practicing gratitude by learning what constitutes an attitude of gratitude – and some of the smaller steps they can practice to achieve it.

Posted bycceacmsadminNovember 27, 2023Posted inCommunity

Top Midwestern Autumn Activities to Enjoy This Fall

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There are countless ways to enjoy the weather, beauty and local cultures throughout the Midwest. And with many things happening throughout the fall season, it’s all about the scenery and the fun experiences that bring people together.

Posted bycceacmsadminOctober 19, 2023October 19, 2023Posted inCommunity

Protect Yourself from Rising Check Fraud Rates

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While much of financial fraud takes place online, a lot still happens the old fashioned way – through our postal system. Paper checks may not be as common as mobile payment apps, but it is nevertheless wise to protect yourself from fraud.

Posted bycceacmsadminOctober 19, 2023Posted inCommunity

Unexpected Things You Can Get for Free at the Library

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Who wouldn’t want access to free books, music and movies every week of the year? There are over 8 million books in rotation through the Chicago Public Library alone. Why not contact your public library to find out what’s available to you and your family?

Posted bycceacmsadminSeptember 19, 2023September 19, 2023Posted inCommunity

Why MoneyGrams Are a Lifesaver for Your Relatives Abroad

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Even when times are tight, many people still prioritize giving monetary support to their friends and loved ones abroad through electronic money transfers.

Posted bycceacmsadminAugust 19, 2022October 19, 2022Posted inCommunity

Are Robots Really Taking Our Jobs?

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The use of robots in the workforce has skyrocketed in the last decade, but the trend appears focused on specific locations and sectors.

Posted bycceacmsadminApril 11, 2022June 24, 2022Posted inCommunityLeave a comment on Are Robots Really Taking Our Jobs?

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