Forest Park Bank

09/01/2026

Old bank statements, canceled checks, credit card offers... if it's got your account number or personal info on it, it shouldn't just go in the trash. Identity thieves count on people tossing this stuff without a second thought.

Don't have a shredder at home? Many banks (including us!) offer free shredding events, and as it turns out… we’ve got one coming up quick 👇

Saturday, September 12th between 8am - noon.

Bring your old documents, we'll take care of the rest. See you there!

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08/31/2026

We've got the online banking, mobile app, and 24/7 access you expect, and we keep investing in it. But we also believe some things are better with a real conversation: talking through your goals, working with a banker who knows your name, getting a decision made by someone right here in town instead of stuck in a queue somewhere else.

That's the kind of banking we believe in.

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08/28/2026

A great day at Cog Hill connecting with bankers from across the state at the Polish-American annual golf outing. ⛳️

Good conversations, new connections, a few mulligans, and plenty of reasons to enjoy a day out of the office. Always a great time getting together with others in our industry!

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08/25/2026

Your credit score matters, but not everything you do with your money changes it.

👉 Checking your own credit score? Nope.
👉 How much money you have in your checking or savings account? Nope.
👉 Your income? Also nope.

Your credit score is primarily based on how you manage credit meaning your payment history, how much of your available credit you’re using, the age of your accounts, new credit inquiries and your mix of credit accounts.

Knowing what actually counts can make managing your credit feel a whole lot less confusing.

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08/24/2026

Shred it. Forget it. 🔒

Forest Park Bank’s Annual FREE Community Shred Event is back! Bring those old statements, outdated documents and papers with personal information you’ve been meaning to get rid of, and we’ll help you dispose of them securely.

📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, or until the trucks fill up
📍 Municipal Parking Lot south of the Forest Park Bank Drive-Up Facility — 7348 W. Madison St., Forest Park

Bring up to two 12” x 12” x 18” boxes at no charge. Staples are welcome, but three-ring notebooks and binders with large metal rings cannot be shredded.

Clear the clutter AND help keep your personal information out of the wrong hands. We’ll see you there!

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08/18/2026

Heading off to college often means managing money on your own for the first time. A few habits that make the transition easier:

Track your spending so you always know where your money is going

Set a monthly budget for food, textbooks, and everything in between

Build a small savings cushion for the unexpected, even $20 a month adds up

Use mobile banking to check balances and avoid overdrafts before they happen

Forest Park Bank Mobile gives you the tools to manage it all from your phone, so you can focus on the rest of college life.

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08/17/2026

Saving 💰 is trending, and we’re here for it!

Have you heard of “moneymaxxing”? It’s the latest social media money trend, and this one might actually be worth paying attention to. It’s all about being more intentional with where your money goes: cutting back on what doesn’t matter to you so you have more for what does.

Watch here 👉 https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/mom-4-shares-moneymaxxing-helps-save-135572072

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More people are jumping onto the viral "moneymaxxing" trend that's spreading on social media including a mom of four who shares her money-saving journey on TikTok.

08/17/2026

Manage your money on your schedule with Forest Park Bank Mobile. Check balances, transfer funds, and pay bills right from your phone, wherever you are.

Need to deposit a check? Mobile Deposit lets you do it in seconds using your phone's camera. No branch visit needed.

Download Forest Park Bank Mobile from the App Store or Google Play and take control of your accounts today.

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08/16/2026

Got a name worthy of a Forest Park snowplow? Now’s your chance. Head to ForestPark.net and submit your idea for one of the four plows keeping our streets clear this winter!

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08/14/2026

A great mortgage lender brings a lot more to the table than an interest rate.

They’re there to help you understand your options, prepare before you start shopping, anticipate potential roadblocks and keep you informed from application to closing.

Sandy Wasiliauskis

NMLS #453952

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