First Illinois Bank

First Illinois Bank was established on May 9, 1934, under the original name First National Bank at East St. Louis. The institution underwent several significant changes throughout its history. On November 14, 1977, it acquired The National Stock Yards National Bank of National City, Illinois. In 1980, the bank changed its name to First Illinois Bank and transitioned its chartering agency to the state level while withdrawing from membership in the Federal Reserve System on the same day. Subsequently, on January 31, 1995, First Illinois Bank became a member of the Federal Reserve System again. Ultimately, on April 1, 2017, First Illinois Bank merged with and became part of Lindell Bank & Trust Company, based in St. Louis, Missouri.

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

1934-05-09Institution established. Original name: First National Bank at East St. Louis.

1977-11-14Acquired The National Stock Yards National Bank of National City in National City, Il.

1980-02-14Institution withdraws from membership in the Federal Reserve System.

1980-02-14Changed Chartering Agency to State.

1980-02-14Changed Institution Name to First Illinois Bank.

1995-01-31Institution becomes member of the Federal Reserve System.

2017-04-01Merged and became part of Lindell Bank & Trust Company in St. Louis, Mo.