Community banks play a crucial role in building strong, resilient local economies. Unlike large national institutions, ...

When Black business owner Jennifer Kelly applied for an emergency loan for small businesses through a major bank last spring, she found herself shut out. Kelly, who runs a clinical psychology practice ...

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Community banks consistently outperform big banks in customer satisfaction, scoring 83 out of 100 compared to 79 for national banks in 2025. Local banks often offer better deposit rates and lower fees ...

in Normal, Illinois, one of Heartland Bank and Trust's 68 branches helps the bank have the highest market share in the area. While most businesses are grappling with a tidal wave of changes brought on ...