First Bank & Trust

First Bank & Trust was established on September 6, 1995, originally operating under the name First Bank & Trust of Evanston. The institution underwent a change in its operational capabilities on September 3, 1999, when it expanded its trust powers to full status. Subsequently, on January 3, 2000, the bank changed its name to First Bank & Trust. After nearly two decades in operation, the bank merged with Byline Bank on May 31, 2018, becoming part of Byline Bank in Chicago, Illinois.

Below is a list of some important events in banks history, including mergers and acquisitions.

1995-09-06Institution established. Original name: First Bank & Trust of Evanston.

1999-09-03Changed Trust Powers to Full.

2000-01-03Changed Institution Name to First Bank & Trust.

2018-05-31Merged and became part of Byline Bank in Chicago, IL.