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New Bank On Illinois Link

NEW BANK ON ILLINOIS LINKPartners, when referring clients outside of the Chicago greater area to open bank accounts please direct them to this site.

New Bank Locator!

BANKERS! We are developing a NEW bank locator! Help us gather your Bank On Account details and branch locations for this map!! Please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/vSaVWkC96uWmrbrZ6  If you have any

Chicago Banking Desert App – Woodstock Institute

Visit https://woodstockinst.org/banking-desert-app/ to find banks in the Chicago Community Areas!

City Colleges of Chicago: EARLY COLLEGE

Get ahead by earning college credit for free through City Colleges. What is Early College? What Are the Benefits? Join the Early College program and you can enroll in college-level

CHICAGO STAR SCHOLARSHIP

CPS high school seniors who graduate with a 3.0 GPA and who test completion-ready in math and English are able to pursue a degree or certificate at City Colleges at

Bank on Illinois: Banking & Direct Deposit for Benefits Payments

Learn how banking & direct deposit into Bank On Illinois and Bank On Chicago accounts can help you to better manage benefits payments or direct deposit of your payroll.

FREE TAX HELP

Free tax help available January 29, 2022 to April 18, 2022 for households earning up to $58,000 or single fliers earning up to $32,000 annually.

Make the Most of Your Money: Safe, Affordable Bank Accounts through Bank On Chicago

By   Ivon Guzman Nov. 30, 2021 Prior to having my first job, I was not banked. I carried my money in my wallet all the time, even though I knew

Help For Illinois Families: Relief For Households Across the State

Help for Illinois Families: Relief for Households Across the State The Pritzker Administration, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), is leveraging federal ARPA funds

Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Benefits Counseling

MOPD’s Benefit’s Counseling is back! Benefits Counseling will help alleviate your fear of losing SSA cash benefits and access to healthcare when you work. Take this opportunity for a one-on-one

WORRIED ABOUT EVICTION?

City of Chicago Reminds Residents of Available Resources for Renters and Landlords ahead of the end of the Eviction Moratorium The eviction moratorium ends on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, but Chicago

Economic Awareness Council Chosen for 2021 Bank On Greater Milwaukee Champion Award!

Every year BOGM chooses individuals or organizations that have been instrumental in helping BOGM increase banking access to our community.The Economic Awareness Council has been chosen to receive the Innovation

Bank On – Illinois Comptroller’s Office

Welcome to Bank On Illinois The goal of Bank On Illinois is to ensure that residents have access to a safe and affordable bank or credit union account. Bank On

WE PROSPER: Affordable Alternatives to Predatory Loans

The WeProsper initiative was created to help tackle predatory lending in Black and Brown communities in Chicago. The pandemic has left many Illinois families struggling to make ends meet. In

I-PASS Assist Reduces Costs for Qualified Individuals

Everything You Need To Know About I-PASS Assist The Illinois Tollway is expanding the I-PASS Assist program to help individuals and families realize the benefits of I-PASS. Customers who have

With a #BankOn certified account, you can get your stimulus money safer and with no fees – open an account online now!

It’s not too late! You can still get your missing stimulus check and tax refunds even if you don’t normally file taxes. Learn more at http://getmypaymentil.org. #stimuluschecks #money Open a

Bank On Chicago Newsletters

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Financial Wellness for College Students

  Student Loan Repayment     Meet with a Peer Educator     Need some help making your student loan repayment plan? Meet with a Financial Wellness Peer Educator to get