Vision
Community First Bank ­ Chicago is a recently chartered, full service financial institution focused on bringing financial solutions to individuals, owner-operator businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

We are an FDIC-insured, community oriented commercial bank, whose focus is on the economically vibrant, racially diverse, northern most Chicago neighborhoods including greater Rogers Park, West Ridge, North Park and Edgewater as well as the surrounding suburbs of Evanston, Lincolnwood and Skokie.

Our philosophy is in our name: Community First. We believe our advantage is a solutions-based, no hassle, high personal touch approach to banking. Since most of us at Community First live or have worked in the area for many years, we clearly understand the needs of the neighborhood, its people and businesses. We fill these needs through a combination of traditional and non-traditional financial products and services, utilizing leading edge delivery systems.

Investing for the Long Haul
We are building a new, 9,000 square foot banking facility at 7555 N. Western, Chicago at the intersection of Western and Howard. This state of the art facility will have a spacious, roomy interior, a community room, 3 drive-ups, an ATM and plenty of free client parking. Not only are we creating jobs but also through our new building we are demonstrating our commitment for a long-term investment in the neighborhoods we serve. Currently Community First is located in full service temporary quarters at 7425 N. Western Ave. between Birchwood and Jarvis streets in Chicago.

People and Execution
Our officers and staff have years of urban banking experience but what sets us apart is that we know how to execute to help our clients solve their financial needs and challenges ­ quickly, privately and with an extraordinary degree of high touch, relationship driven service.

Community Leadership
We have fully engaged ourselves in the community having met with business and civic leaders and organizations throughout the area. Community First has and will continue to support the communities we serve with our personal time and financial investment and reinvestment.

read Interview with Steve Olson: Chairman, President & CEO