First Midwest is the premier relationship-based banking franchise in the growing Chicagoland banking markets. As one of the Chicago metropolitan area's largest independent bank holding companies, First Midwest provides the full range of both business and retail banking and trust and investment management services through 67 offices located in 49 communities, primarily in northeastern Illinois. First Midwest is the 2004 recipient of the Illinois Bank Community Service Award and was honored by Chicago magazine in its September 2004 issue as one of the 25 best places to work in Chicago, the only bank to be so honored.

The Communities We Serve
First Midwest Bank serves many communities through northern Illinois and eastern Iowa. In the Chicago Metro Region, First Midwest Bank serves Lake, McHenry, Will, Grundy, DuPage, and portions of Cook County. In Central Illinois, First Midwest Bank serves Vermilion County and the city of Champaign; and in Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa, First Midwest Bank serves Rock Island and Knox County in Illinois and Scott County in Iowa.

Community Development Activities
First Midwest Bank plays an active role in developing and supporting many community programs and events. This support helps make each community a better place to live and conduct business. First Midwest Bank employees volunteer many hours to community organizations and the bank donates significant dollars to help fund projects.