Why Local Decisions Matter: Navigating Commercial Lending in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin Applying for a local business loan in northern Illinois doesn’t have to be an ordeal. It helps to work with a local banker who has deep roots in the community, experience with commercial lending, and will take the time to help you… Read More
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Best of Ogle County Voting 2026 As a local, independent community bank, we are honored to be nominated in ELEVEN categories in this year’s Ogle County Life and Rochelle News Leader “Best of Ogle County” Contest! ✔️ Best Bank ✔️ Best Financial Planning Services ✔️ Best Mortgage Lending ✔️ Best Customer Service ✔️ Best Local Business… Read More
Ed Munguia Inducted into the Illinois Bankers Association 50-Year Club Congratulations to Ed Munguia, Stillman Bank Executive Vice President, on his recent induction into the Illinois Bankers Association‘s 50-Year Club! The 50-Year Club recognizes and celebrates bankers who have achieved 50-plus years of service in the industry and Ed’s incredible career is certainly worth celebrating…. Read More
What Rocks in Rockford Voting 2026 As a local, independent community bank, we are honored to be nominated in THREE categories in this year’s Rockford Register Star’s “What Rocks” Community’s Choice Awards contest! ✔️ Best Bank ✔️ Best Financial Planning Services ✔️ Top Employer (101-500 employees) Please take a moment to click the button below and vote for… Read More
Books of Interest Part 14: 2026 Summer/Fall Reading Recommendations Since 2018, we have been curating lists of our employees’ favorite reads. In celebration of National Book Lovers Day (August 9), we are excited to be back again with Part Fourteen of our “Books of Interest.” If you are looking to be captivated by a story… Read More