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Our History
As one of the five largest privately held banks in Chicago, our business with you is personal. We focus on building long term relationships with Clients who are making decisions that work for the current fiscal year and the next generation. Our mission is simple - experienced bankers providing customized solutions while serving our community.
Our Story
First Bank Chicago is one of the top five privately held banks in Chicago. With consistent family ownership since 1980 and decades of strong growth, the bank continues to expand throughout the Chicagoland area.
Backed by over 70 years of banking history, we have worked alongside our clients for generations to combine practicality with creativity, while always remaining a consistent and steady financial advisor.
No business is too large or too small. Every client is important and gets our full attention along with a full suite of exceptional products and services.
With a bank-wide culture of caring and giving, we share in the vision of our nonprofit clients to shape, define, and strengthen the community. Most of our officers serve on a nonprofit Board of their choosing, which matches their interests and passions. Our bankers have first-hand knowledge of what it takes for a nonprofit to succeed.
Our Relationship Banking and Private Banking teams take the time to understand your personal goals as well as your unique family dynamic to craft a plan to meet your financial objectives.
As a steady and reliable financial partner, your interest is our priority. I invite you to visit one of our convenient locations to experience our outstanding five-star service and start a banking relationship that will grow with us for years to come.
With friendly regards,
Eric Ephraim
Chief Executive Officer & President
Impact Statement
We have developed a bank-wide culture of caring by giving our time, talent and resources as well as financial education and charitable contributions. Improving our communities has been our priority since day one. Click here to read our Impact Statement.
Best Places to Work in 2025
For the eighth consecutive year, Crain’s Chicago Business has recognized First Bank Chicago as one of Chicago's 100 Best Places to Work. The award program, which surveys hundreds of employees across Chicagoland, identifies and recognizes the Chicago area’s best employers and provides organizations with valuable employee feedback.