[goldylady]

Hi! a newbie here trying to learn the ropes. Lots to see. Glad to find this site. And I'm from AR (not Arizona as most would say).

[lizmolik]

So are you from AZ, AR, or IL?

[jessasuesiv]

i am peoria, il area also.... nice to hear there are others from the midwest

[jessasuesiv]

Originally Posted by lizmolik

Hey, I am from Eldorado, IL (Bet ya never heard of it), I have been all over IL though...From N to S! Rockford is my city!

up by rockford a fair amount... my best friend lives in freeport!

[lizmolik]

Originally Posted by jessasuesiv

up by rockford a fair amount... my best friend lives in freeport!

I love it there! I wish I could move back there!!! Freeport is an okay town, I have a few friends that live there too! And a bunch that live in Loves Park

[caseyrusso]

lincoln, il. i'm surprised to see people from clinton on AFC! awesome.

[jessasuesiv]

Originally Posted by lizmolik

I love it there! I wish I could move back there!!! Freeport is an okay town, I have a few friends that live there too! And a bunch that live in Loves Park

wish i could be up there more, my friend keeps trying to get me to move closer.... don't think i can convince the hubby, though harder to make the trips with 2 little ones.... we each (my friend and i) have 1 and 3 yr. olds!!! makes for lots of fun shopping trips....

[jessasuesiv]

Originally Posted by acapie

So many people on here from Central Illinois - I can't wait to get started with this!!

wow... glad you joined! hope you are finding AFC helpful.... i am still learning lots about the site.... want to figure out the auction/wishlist thing. might be a great idea.

[lizmolik]

Originally Posted by jessasuesiv

wish i could be up there more, my friend keeps trying to get me to move closer.... don't think i can convince the hubby, though harder to make the trips with 2 little ones.... we each (my friend and i) have 1 and 3 yr. olds!!! makes for lots of fun shopping trips....

If you can get by Rockford...There are TONS of great jobs out there! And I think the people out there are great! I understand about having kids and all of that, I am getting ready to try to relocate, and have 1, I could not imagine having 2 or more!

[babynatesmom]

Peoria, IL for this newbie! :-)

[deeanne]

I have no idea what I'm doing, so everyone please be patient with me. Dee from Chicago

[jessasuesiv]

Originally Posted by deeanne

I have no idea what I'm doing, so everyone please be patient with me. Dee from Chicago

i think you will find everybody so very willing to help with any question or need that you might have. there is sooo much info on this site, it will keep you busy and you will keep finding more and more great money-saving ideas and suggestions all the time!

[firstchapter]

I live in Herrin, shop CVS in Marion, Carbondale, and West Frankfort. I think they are preparing to build one here in Herrin, sure hope so!

[armybrat]

I'm in Belleville, southern part of Illinois, on a good day we can see the St.Louis Arch. I work at a local hospital, and a mom of 6, 3 mine 3 his.

[cylina]

Yorkville Il here

[lizmolik]

Originally Posted by firstchapter

I live in Herrin, shop CVS in Marion, Carbondale, and West Frankfort. I think they are preparing to build one here in Herrin, sure hope so!

Have you tried the one in Benton? There are some nice people over there...We also have one in Harrisburg if that is not too far of a drive for you! I am going to have to check out the one in Marion sometime when I go to pay Mediacom there monthly cable bill! LOL!

[kuponkrazimom]

Hello from Fairfield, a hole in the road in Southern Illinois. I am the mother of a teenage boy and the wife of a hard working husband. I have become addicted to saving money by way of couponing. I think you guys are awsome!I cant wait to learn some new couponing ideas.

[shelby1232]

Hey, newbie from Sycamore Illinois (about 60 miles west of Chicago)

[bluejean43]

From Machesney Park, Illinois.

Just returned from Target and they have 75% off of
Easter.

Still working my was around the site

[mamakate]

Bloomington/Normal area here.

[bekefam]

Hi, I live in central Illinois. We are expecting our eighth child and love to be

[bipolarbabe]

Streamwood, Il here!

[kdyates77]

Granite City, IL here

[spellbinded2004]

Chicago, IL checking in....

[Kathy72864]

Hi everyone! I am from Galesburg Illinois. I love to coupon but I could sure use a bunch of tips on getting better at it. I am a Nurse and I have a lot of free time for finding good deals. This looks like a friendly group of people and I can not wait to get started in here.