Vicinity Credit Union

Vicinity Credit Union At Vicinity Credit Union, we are proud to be community champions. Savings Bonds. During our history we have served thousands of members and their families.

Every day, we serve our members, like the neighbors they are, with warmth, familiarity and dedication. In September, 1930, a small group of 15 teachers met at Calumet High School in Chicago, and pledged $165.00 to start a cooperative financial institution that would help teachers and their families to save their money and provide loans to each other at low interest rates. Setting forth their goals

and objectives of the Credit Union, they received Charter #84 on February 2, 1931, from the Department of Financial Institutions, State of Illinois, to be known as Union Teachers Credit Union. The next six years brought about amalgamation of the Men’s High School Teachers Union, Women’s High School Teachers Union and Elementary School Teachers Union into the present Chicago Teachers Union, Local 1, which was the original common bond of our organization. By 1940, membership had grown by 34 times that of 1931, borrowers increased by 250 times, loans by 345 times, and shares were 358 times as great as 1931. During the World War II years, government Regulation “W” restricted the purchase of many listed articles and resulted in a decrease in loans to members. The Board of Directors believed that the safest and most desirable investment for their idle funds was U.S. During the 1950’s, the Union Teachers Credit Union continued to grow in members and the period of 1952 to 1961 witnessed a 100% increase in membership. Many significant improvements and changes marked the decades of the 1960’s and 70’s. We implemented the 1st Automatic On-Line Data Processing System, which is the forerunner of our present Electronic Data Processing System. Our By-Laws were amended in 1977 to include all locals of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, AFT, AFL-CIO, who requested affiliation with Union Teachers Credit Union for services. Since 1980, we affiliated or merged-in a number of credit unions and select employee groups to avail themselves of the quality services we provide to our members. Currently, your UNITED CREDIT UNION has in excess of 20,000 members and assets, well over $140.0 million. Our services have grown with time, along with our convenient locations in the Metropolitan Chicagoland area.

Friendly reminder: we will be closed Monday, September 7th in honor of Labor Day.While we're away, online and mobile ban...
09/02/2026

Friendly reminder: we will be closed Monday, September 7th in honor of Labor Day.

While we're away, online and mobile banking remain available.

The best savings plan is the one you don't have to think about. 🌿Set up a payroll deduction into your CPS Deferred Savin...
08/31/2026

The best savings plan is the one you don't have to think about. 🌿

Set up a payroll deduction into your CPS Deferred Savings account this fall, and it builds quietly all school year. No transfers to remember, no willpower required.

Just a little each paycheck — and a lot by June.

08/29/2026

We love it when you stop by in branch 💙

(Especially when you bring a good story with you😉)

We'll go first: a very long nap. 😴Your turn 👇Happy Friday, Cook County educators. You made it through week one.
08/28/2026

We'll go first: a very long nap. 😴

Your turn 👇

Happy Friday, Cook County educators. You made it through week one.

If you're looking at storm damage and doing math in your head, come talk to us. Every storm leaves a different situation...
08/27/2026

If you're looking at storm damage and doing math in your head, come talk to us.

Every storm leaves a different situation behind, and there's no single right answer — but there are options, and we'll walk you through the ones that fit.

Your credit score isn't just a number — it's what stands between you and the next thing you're working toward. 🚪A home. ...
08/20/2026

Your credit score isn't just a number — it's what stands between you and the next thing you're working toward. 🚪

A home. A car. Sometimes even a job.

With Credit Score & More, you can:
🌿 See your score anytime, for free
🌿 Read your full credit report
🌿 Set goals and track your progress
🌿 Turn on credit monitoring and alerts

And checking it won't affect your score. Log in to Online Banking and tap the Credit Score widget to get started.

08/19/2026

So much of a good life is free. We're here to help with the parts that aren't 💙

08/18/2026

Some things are worth every penny.

Between school terms, summer break, and back-to-school season, the Spark Your Future Loan helps Cook County educators stay steady — because your focus belongs on your students, not your budget.

It was a hat-tastic day at the office! 😄 Our team really nailed the challenge with their fun headwear! 👒🎩
08/14/2026

It was a hat-tastic day at the office! 😄 Our team really nailed the challenge with their fun headwear! 👒🎩

August is Family Fun Month, and Cook County has more free family adventures than most people realize — especially if you...
08/13/2026

August is Family Fun Month, and Cook County has more free family adventures than most people realize — especially if you're an educator!

Save this for the next "I'm bored" 💙

Free days and passes change seasonally, so check before you go.

Address

4444 S Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL
60632

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+17733766000

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