A new survey shows consumer confidence is high heading into summer. COUNTRY Financial Representative Laurie Adams says there's a lot of pent-up demand after many Americans have been cooped up at home for the last year. Plus, drag out your aviator goggles, your Victorian-wannabe attire, and strap on a ray gun. It's time for Cogs and Corsets in Bloomington Normal. Meet the new women's soccer coach at Illinois Wesleyan University and hear about her experience on the women's national team. Finally, WGLT's gardening podcasters tell you how to save and propogate a 60 year old Apricot tree.
AP
A family enjoy their vacations at the pool of Nissi Blue hotel in southeast resort of Ayia Napa, in the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus, Saturday, May 22, 2021.
People are making big plans this summer, as vaccination rates tick up and COVID restrictions ease.
A recent survey by Country Financial found that after a year of conservative saving, people are ready to let loose.
The survey results show more than half of Americans (62%) currently feel good or excellent about their financial security. That’s up nearly 10% from even before the pandemic.
Laurie Adams, a Country Financial representative based in Peoria Heights, said that security inspires confidence to spend.
Residents demanding for sooner flood relief that city-parish says will take time
Residents demanding for sooner flood relief that city-parish says will take time
4 hours 41 minutes 42 seconds ago
Monday, May 24 2021
May 24, 2021
May 24, 2021 10:39 PM
May 24, 2021
in
News
Source: WBRZ
Share:
BATON ROUGE - In 2016 a third of the homes in Morning Glen flooded, while last week only three didn t. Some residents say they need to see change now because they can t bear flooding again. We wanted to downsize, but this is not the way we wanted to do it,” said Morning Glen resident Richard Collier.
Richard Collier and his wife, are like everyone except for three in the Morning Glen, gutting and rebuilding their home, while looking to officials for answers and relief.
Spirit Of Malcolm X Is Alive In Newark, Community Leaders Say - Newark, NJ - Newark activists will keep the memory of Malcolm X alive with a virtual tribute the day after his 96th birthday.