INB Expands Tax Services with Acquisition of TPH Strategies
Springfield, IL – July 2026 INB is pleased to announce the acquisition of TPH Strategies, a Springfield-based tax firm, further expanding the bank’s ability to provide comprehensive financial services to clients throughout Central Illinois. Previously known as Tax Partner Holdings, the firm was founded more than 40 years ago by the late Don Fuener. Manny Mikaelson acquired the practice in January 2023 and rebranded it as TPH Strategies, continuing its long-standing tradition of personalized tax and
THREE ENDOWED CHAIRS, ONE ENDURING LEGACY
After a night filled with ovations, endowed chair presentations and tributes to decades of service, Dr. James Waymack offered a reminder that cut through the celebration.“An endowed chair isn’t simply a recognition of past accomplishments,” he said. “It’s an investment in the future.” That pay-it-forward philosophy echoed throughout the ceremony, reflecting the deeply rooted culture at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. The June 29 investiture ceremony at the Memorial Learning
LLCC announces spring 2026 Dual Credit President’s and Vice President’s lists
Lincoln Land Community College has announced its Dual Credit President’s and Vice President’s lists for the spring 2026 semester. Students who earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) are noted with an asterisk and achieved President’s list honors. Students who earned a GPA of 3.5-3.99 achieved Vice President’s list honors. LLCC partners with area high schools to provide college-level classes through Dual Credit (taught by teachers in high schools) and College Now (taught by LLCC instructors at one of the
LLCC announces spring 2026 part-time President’s and Vice President’s lists
Lincoln Land Community College has announced its part-time President’s and Vice President’s lists for the spring 2026 semester. Part-time students, enrolled in six to 11 credit hours, who earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) are noted with an asterisk and achieved President’s list honors. Part-time students who earned a GPA of 3.5-3.99 achieved Vice President’s list honors. AlexanderAvery G. Blackorby, Baylie L. Colwell* ArenzvilleKaylee Z. Beck*, Jeris A. Wankel AshlandSamantha J. Hill, Bella
LLCC announces 2026 graduates
AltonAssociate in Arts – Kendall A. Lavender ArenzvilleAssociate in Applied Science – Kendrick J. BeckAssociate in Arts – Seth M. Burchard*, Kimberly GallegosCertificate of Achievement – Desiree L. CoilCertificate of Completion – Jace C. Beck, Anna J. Isringhausen AshlandAssociate in Applied Science – Kashton D. Henrick Parker*, Heidi Lyn Sipes, Allyson E. WhitakerAssociate in Science – Andrew Eugene WeisCertificate of Achievement – Camden L. Hays AssumptionAssociate in Applied Science – Shea D.
