love this bank. everyone is so helpful snd great personnel. Nick Bufford is awesome.read more

From the owner: When it comes to banking, you’ve got plenty of choices—right here in your neighborhood or just a…read morefew taps away on your smartphone. So why choose Peoples Bank of Kankakee County? Because we offer the best of both worlds. We’ve been locally owned since 1962, with three convenient locations across Kankakee County. Walk into any branch and get the same great service from our experienced team. Prefer digital? You can manage your accounts anytime, anywhere—from your phone or computer. Whether it’s personal or business banking, we have the accounts, tools, and services to make managing your finances easier. • Buying a house? You need a Mortgage Expert. • Paying too many fees? You need RewardsPLUS Checking. • Growing a business? You need a Business Banking Expert. • Planning for retirement? See our banking professionals. You need it. We’ve got it. Let’s Make It Happen… together. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

I wish I had something many good things to say about Midland. But other than the fact that they…read morehave some very nice employees, I don't. First, let me give you a little background. I'm in the real estate business. I've dealt with more banks than I can count in my reasonably long career, ranging from the very largest (nine-digit loans) to the smallest (say, fit e-digit loans). I stumbled into doing business with Midland via a previous lender for my clients. The original lender, a small and service-oriented community bank, was sold first to a mediocre regional bank and then sold again to Midland. I held out some hope that, because it was based in downstate Illinois, it might be okay. Boy, was I wrong. Don't believe the stories about regional autonomy and solutions, because everything we wanted to do or every problem we needed to solve seemed to have to come from Effingham. Clients' commercial bank accounts had constant problems. Loan issues were regular annoyances. None of the issues -- which should not have arisen in the first place -- could be solved promptly. Dealing with Midland was a constant struggle. Fed up after years of awesome local customer service, my clients moved their business to another local bank. They are happy and so am I. On a personal level, my mortgage with them was transferred to another servicer, so hopefully I'm done with these folks. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.

I opened a new checking account here & was told I would be sent a bank/debit card in 7-10 business…read moredays. Almost a month later of not receiving it, I went in there to be told that a card was Never even sent out for me. I have an online business that I cant run without a debit card, so my business is still on Hold while they try to get it together. Now I wait another 7-10 business days to see if I get this card.. Not happy. If I don't get a card this time, I will gladly Close my account, because I cant run my business if they cant manage to run theirs correctly.

I am sure that there are less professional banks in existence, but if so, I have not seen or heard…read moreof them yet. I have a hard-working student in my family, working in the area and banking at this bank. This bank has made a series of very unfair and unprofessional decisions which have taken advantage of our student. My spouse confirms same unprofessional management practices and decisions when living in area and banking there. Shame on them, and good luck to you, should you choose to do business at this bank. I would suggest one of the many other better options nearby.

I have never had anything negative to say about Municipal Bank. They have always treated me with…read morerespect even though I don't have a lot of money there (or in general). My experience with both the mortgage side and private client side have been great. I know that I can get any person who works at the bank from the top down if I had a problem but I have never had a problem. I never turn my documents in timely and they always let me know but aren't overly agitating and yet always professional.

I come from a small town, when a bank says its a community bank and serves the community, you…read moreexpect that. I should tell you that this bank wouldn't notarize a document for my wife, whom even offered to pay because she didn't hold an account there (they were not busy). I should also let any potential garage salers from the local community know that they won't change big bills of US currency into smaller bills of US currency if you do not have an account ( again not busy ). I understand if people are busy or if you have frequent requests to use a service that takes away from other paying customers, but neither of these requests were that. What you should have done was let me know you don't normally do these things for non account holders, then sell me on your services, the benefits of banking there and make me feel like my business should be at your bank. You did none of these things, in fact you did the opposite. My opinion above may not reflect the experience of others, however, these two separate interactions made me decide to keep my business elsewhere.

I would never bank here. Charging a check cashing fee and then an additional fee for every $100 on…read morea check written off there bank...their customer...ridiculous!

Everyone in this bank is so warm & welcoming! It's like a family oriented neighborhood bank.read more

From the owner: Banking Is A Matter Of Trust…read more First Trust Bank serves the greater Kankakee County area and specializes in all kinds of loans, including conventional as well as FHA, VA and mortgages. First Trust also gives excellent service and rates on other personal loans and business loans. Loan decisions are made right here, and First Trust loans are closed fast. First Trust checking, savings, CDs, online banking and cash management products are great values and come with the help of friendly, knowledgeable bankers committed to serving you. Youll rest easy knowing you are in good hands. Our Bauer Five-Star Rating ranks us among the strongest banks in the nation!