Business of the Month

April 2009

State Bank of Prairie du Rocher

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The State Bank of Prairie du Rocher started in business on October 2, 1906 when it received a charter from the State of Illinois. Throughout the years the bank has been in three different buildings, all within the same block. The bank operated in their first building next to Conner’s Store from 1906 to 1939 which then was converted into a post office. The second bank building located at the corner of Market & DuClos was used from 1939 to 1986 and is currently the library and offices for Pensoneau Construction. The third bank building was built during 1985-86 and was moved into on April 26, 1986. The current building serves as the main office and operations center for the bank. A branch facility was built in Red Bud and opened its doors in December 1999.

The Prairie du Rocher location currently has seven employees and the Red Bud facility has eight employees. The Board of Directors consists of five local individuals. The bank is very proud of its employees for their loyal service, and dedication. Customers can always expect to receive a friendly greeting and professional service. The bank offers several types of checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposits, safe deposit boxes, IRA’s and various loan products. We offer internet banking, bill pay, 24 hour voice access to account information, web-site at pdrbank.com, license sticker renewals, car title and license ordering, savings bonds, fax service. Also, both locations have ATM’s for customer convenience.

The bank feels the newly formed Chamber of Commerce will be a great asset for the Village of Prairie du Rocher and surrounding area. It is very important for a community to have devoted individuals, organizations and businesses to promote the growth and development of our small community.

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