January 2019 is a month that will go down in Chicago history. Record-breaking low temperatures struck the Midwest, and even Chicagoans—known for their tough resistance to severe winters—were not immune to the frigid temps. It felt like the entire city and surrounding suburbs shut down, bracing ourselves for windchills in the -50s. Chicago gave in
The city seems to sparkle a bit more around this time of year. As Chicago’s Bank®, we’ve put together a list of “must-do’s” for anyone who finds themselves in the city this holiday season. There are so many seasonal traditions that make this area unique. Let’s go! 24th Annual Christkindlmarket This is a classic
Growing up in Argentina, Maria Soledad Zitzewitz remembers good banks having a strong presence in their communities. It was that type of commitment and service Soledad was looking for in a bank when she started Soledad Zitzwitz Interiors, Inc. in 2006. And it’s why, today, she continues to bank with Lake Forest Bank & Trust,
Tech-related employment in the Chicago metropolitan area increased by 5,971 new jobs in 2018, according to Cyberstates 2019(TM), the definitive guide to tech sector and workforce analytics released this week by CompTIA, the leading technology industry association. Net tech employment in the Chicago market grew by 1.8 percent last year to an estimated 344,146 workers
If you were born in the last 75 years, you are a March of Dimes baby. We’re proud to support March of Dimes with our 2018 Bankers for Babies campaign. This spring, we collected financial donations for March of Dimes at all of our Chicagoland bank locations and participated in multiple walks in the area,
Habitat for Humanity believes every child should have a home, and we do, too. That’s why we’re so proud to support our local Chicago chapter’s vision of seeing our city thrive. As Chicago’s community bank, we’re invested in the continued growth and betterment of our area. And, Habitat for Humanity shares in that belief, too,