Although this bank probably doesn't need help getting customers--go inside any location at any time of day and you're likely to see a line, although there are about a dozen people working--I have been with them for almost 10 years, and think that they're probably the best bank in the Chicago area. They have no weird hidden fees. No minimums. Real free checking with a Visa debit card. Free online banking. And the list goes on. Also the customer service is great. Most of their employees are bilingual and can speak English, Spanish, and/or Polish. This is the branch I go to because it's closer to my house, but they seem to have locations sprouting up everywhere. The only negative is that they do not have ATMs or branch locations downtown. But to make up for that MidAmerica will not charge any additional fees for using other banks ATMs. read more