Bank History

Who We Are

WE ARE the strongest, most innovative, and most responsive financial institution in the area, serving DeKalb County, Illinois for more than a quarter of a century. We are powered by over $220 million in assets, with almost all of our deposits held by local individuals & institutions. We are the leader in developing creative products & services to meet our customers' needs. We boast a Full-service staff, with a decidedly local touch that comes from being connected to a community we love, that relishes in making every customer experience the best it can be.

WE HAVE the deepest and most experienced group of people in the community, employing nearly 90 associates in three branches. Spearheaded by President Richard Willey, each of our vice presidents has 20+ years of banking experience behind them, plus an intimate knowledge of the special qualities that make DeKalb County such a great place to live and work. We have hired and trained highly motivated and dedicated employees to staff every position in the bank, from the cheerful voice you hear at our switchboard to the friendly face you see at our teller line, to give you the customer the best banking experience possible.

WE LOCATE our branches in the most convenient parts of your world, so that banking is never a burden. From our main branch at 1985 DeKalb Avenue, to our Sycamore location on 124 S. Main St., to our DeKalb facility at 913 S. 4^th St., you will find our services easy to access and consistently focused on you, the customer.

WE DEVELOP products and services to meet your needs. We were the FIRST to bring you high-yield interest rates to a secure, FDIC-insured checking account, in the form of our amazing American Eagle Investment Account. We were the FIRST to supply a globally-accepted credit card tool, complete with convenient local service and the ability to earn free travel and gifts.

WE ENVISION the changing face of your world and technology. Now, we are the FIRST to bring the on-line experience (including full-service banking) to you, the customer, through a safe, secure, and exciting portal that can take you anywhere you want to go. Shop on-line, pay your bills directly from your desk without writing a single check, update your investment account balances...we give you the power of a FOURTH LOCATION, right at your PC.

WE UNDERSTAND the pride you have in your community. We understand what you have built in your life. We want to continue to provide the financial foundation for you and your family, for all of us who live and work here. That's why we take pride in loaning monies to grow new small businesses, to build homes, to finance the family farm, to buy buses for local schools. That's why we offer the broadest range of products and services, from mortgage lending to investment services, from debit cards to living trusts, that you can find. That's why we continually seek to improve, to be better, to be YOUR BANK.

That's why WE ARE: The Bank for ALL of US!





		Bank History Who We Are WE ARE the strongest, most innovative, and most responsive financial institution in the area, serving DeKalb County, Illinois for more than a quarter of a century. We are powered by over $220 million in assets, with almost all of our deposits held by local individuals & institutions. We are the leader in developing creative products & services to meet our customers' needs. We boast a Full-service staff, with a decidedly local touch that comes from being connected to a community we love, that relishes in making every customer experience the best it can be. WE HAVE the deepest and most experienced group of people in the community, employing nearly 90 associates in three branches. Spearheaded by President Richard Willey, each of our vice presidents has 20+ years of banking experience behind them, plus an intimate knowledge of the special qualities that make DeKalb County such a great place to live and work. We have hired and trained highly motivated and dedicated employees to staff every position in the bank, from the cheerful voice you hear at our switchboard to the friendly face you see at our teller line, to give you the customer the best banking experience possible. WE LOCATE our branches in the most convenient parts of your world, so that banking is never a burden. From our main branch at 1985 DeKalb Avenue, to our Sycamore location on 124 S. Main St., to our DeKalb facility at 913 S. 4^th St., you will find our services easy to access and consistently focused on you, the customer. WE DEVELOP products and services to meet your needs. We were the FIRST to bring you high-yield interest rates to a secure, FDIC-insured checking account, in the form of our amazing American Eagle Investment Account. We were the FIRST to supply a globally-accepted credit card tool, complete with convenient local service and the ability to earn free travel and gifts. WE ENVISION the changing face of your world and technology. Now, we are the FIRST to bring the on-line experience (including full-service banking) to you, the customer, through a safe, secure, and exciting portal that can take you anywhere you want to go. Shop on-line, pay your bills directly from your desk without writing a single check, update your investment account balances...we give you the power of a FOURTH LOCATION, right at your PC. WE UNDERSTAND the pride you have in your community. We understand what you have built in your life. We want to continue to provide the financial foundation for you and your family, for all of us who live and work here. That's why we take pride in loaning monies to grow new small businesses, to build homes, to finance the family farm, to buy buses for local schools. That's why we offer the broadest range of products and services, from mortgage lending to investment services, from debit cards to living trusts, that you can find. That's why we continually seek to improve, to be better, to be YOUR BANK. That's why WE ARE: The Bank for ALL of US! Back to Top