Beecher, IL (June 2020) – We want to make our local community aware that our June Shredding Day will still be held as scheduled. This event will take place on Saturday, June 20th from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at 1111 Dixie Highway in Beecher, IL. The health and safety of our customers and employees is very important to us. Therefore, we will have some additional guidelines in place to promote proper social distancing. Please be aware of the following new procedures: Enter off of Chestnut Read More

Peotone, IL (June 2020). . . The Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI) Foundation for Community Banking has selected its 2020 Annual Scholarship Program winners. Now in its 34th year, the program offers $21,000 to 24 high-school seniors via an essay‑writing contest; $500 is also awarded to the first‑place winner's high school. This year, 90 CBAI member banks representing 246 students statewide, participated in the contest. First Community Bank and Trust is very Read More

Beecher, IL (April 1, 2020)—In honor of ICBA Community Banking Month in April, First Community Bank and Trust and the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) are shining a spotlight on community banks’ role in fostering economic prosperity and meeting the needs of consumers and local communities through expansion and innovation. “As a local small business invested in building a legacy of prosperity for our customers, First Community Bank and Trust invites Read More

When asked to identify the quintessential ingredient that makes community banking special, we don’t hesitate to answer, “Relationships.” First Community Bank and Trust focuses exclusively on delivering the products and services our customers want, while our local roots and accountability ensure our interests remain tied to our neighbors. At First Community Bank and Trust, we work with our customers to help them realize their financial dreams, whether opening a business, Read More

On Friday, September 14th, First Community Bank and Trust hosted its annual Homecoming Tailgate Party in the parking lot of the bank’s Peotone Financial Center. The much anticipated, free event provides hot dogs, brats, chips, and pop for attendees as well as music, Blue Devil tattoos and a raffle. This year, rain was nowhere in sight and the Blue Devils experienced perfect weather for their homecoming festivities. The ideal weather made this year’s tailgate party one of the most highly Read More