First Community Bank of Homer Glen & Lockport

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First Community Bank Tied to Community
Sunday, February 28, 2010

“At First Community Bank of Homer Glen & Lockport, our name truly identifies and defines who we are and what we do. We know that our community’s strength lies within its people, which is exactly the founding idea our bank is built upon”, states Dennis Tonelli, the bank’s Chairman.

“Move Your Money” Campaign
Huffington Post January 4, 2010

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NEW NEIGHBOR IN LOCKPORT AS FIRST COMMUNITY BANK OPENS DOORS
October 30, 2009

Lockport, Illinois— “Today my banking family joins my family in Lockport in starting a new era of banking. Watching a business grow is similar to watching your family grow. The family at First Community Bank of Homer Glen & Lockport continues to grow - now fourteen Bankers strong and ready to work for everyone in Lockport ,” said Patrick K. O’Neil. O’Neil joins fourteen additional Directors of First Community Bank of Homer Glen & Lockport as the branch office at 1035 E. 9 th Street in Lockport opened October 6, 2009 . O’Neil and his family have a long history in Lockport , as do a number of other Directors, and are eager to introduce the Bank to the Lockport community.

Homer Township Chamber of Commerce Community Business Expo
September 19, 2009

First Community Bank Employees Michael Carbery and Karen Nottoli at Homer Township Chamber of Commerce Community Business Expo and Health Fair.

Lockport Chamber Business Expo
April 18, 2009

First Community Bank Employees, Michael Carbery, Molly McCann, DaleAnn Kania, Vickie Janisky, Megan Kosek, and Glenn Kelley at Lockport Chamber’s Business Expo on April 18, 2009.

First Community Bank of Homer Glen & Lockport puts community bank in the banking world

Homer Glen, Illinois— “Despite facing the toughest economic climate in decades, the local business community and our neighbors stood together with our Directors last year to purchase all available common stock in order to open our doors as a true locally owned community bank,” said Dennis Tonelli, Chairman of First Community Bank of Homer Glen & Lockport. “This represents a common sense approach to banking; an approach where customers actually know and interact with their bankers. This doesn’t happen in our global world but should; especially during these challenging times,” Tonelli went on to say.

Stability of Community Banks Overlooked
By James Mazzarisi, CFA

In the midst of historic turmoil involving commercial and investment banks, one sector of the banking industry largely has been overlooked by the media: community banking. As smaller banks that are typically more engaged with their customers, most community banks will not have subprime mortgages on their balance sheets.

Where Raising Capital Remains Neighborly
October 10, 2008
by Robin Sidel for The Wall Street Journal

Big banks that want more capital usually turn to institutional investors, private-equity firms and sovereign-wealth funds. Some small U.S. banks are going door to door in their hometowns.

Community Banks Insulated From Financial Crisis
NPR October 7, 2008 from All Things Considered

First Community Bank of Homer Glen & Lockport unveils initial stock offering
Homer Glen, IL- The organizers and the proposed officers of First Community Bank of Homer Glen & Lockport (in organization) have proudly announced the commencement of the bank’s initial stock offering. The new bank’s organizers are currently awaiting approval for a state banking charter from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Homer Glen Bank Hosts Barbeque
First Community Bank, located at 13963 S. Bell Road, celebrates their 1 st anniversary in Homer Glen this month. FCB opened its doors on June 18, 2007 at Homer Glen Crossings, in front of Home Depot and across from Menards.

First Community Bank Employees, Vickie Janisky, Mary Ann Murphy, and Molly McCann at Lemont’s Relay for Life. “Thanks to our directors we were able to reach our goal of raising $2,000 for the American Cancer Society,” says Vickie Janisky.

July 11-12, 2008

News Archives

First Community Bank of Homer Glen and Lockport announces the promotion of John O’Brien as Chief Credit Officer.

Cold-Blooded Creatures owner Jim Nesci and program sponsors

First Community bankers open doors on Bell Road IN, Homer Glen

New Community Bank to Open in Homer and Lockport
Homer Sun-
Wed., Oct. 25th, 2006
Sun Staff

Surveying the Bank Scene
Herald News-
Sept 24, 2006