Community Involvement

As a local community bank, we are committed to supporting the communities we serve throughout Ogle, Winnebago, and Boone Counties. That is why you’ll see us getting involved and actively supporting a variety of area organizations, agencies, activities and events. We strive both as a bank and as individuals to do our part to help make our communities better places to live and work—and that benefits all of us!

At our core, we are a local bank sharing the narrative we have been promoting for 142 years: the importance of bringing the “community” to community banking.

Purchase with a Purpose Debit Card Campaign

In July 2024, we held our fifth “Purchase with a Purpose” Debit Card campaign in which a $1.00 donation was made to local charities with every Stillman Bank Debit Card transaction up to $15,000! We were excited to be able to present checks for $2,500 to 6 non-profit organizations throughout the Rock River Valley!

Pictured here is Stillman Bank Retail Office Manager Ryan Spradlin (center), Universal Banker Jasmin Galvan (second from right), and Teller Colleen Roberts presenting the $2,500 check to Foundation for Focus House Treasurer Lance Charnock (left), Foundation for Focus House Vice President Russell Crull (second from left) and Foundation for Focus House Executive Director Jeni Hardin (center).

Rock River Valley Blood Center Hosts Two Successful Blood Drive at Stillman Bank

We partnered with the Rock River Valley Blood Center and hosted two successful mobile blood drives – one at our Roscoe office and one at our Byron office.

We are excited to share that between the two drives, 58 people stopped by the bus and donated blood, whether by appointment or walk-in! RRVBC is the sole supplier of blood products and services to 14 hospitals in the Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin regions so every donation matters! As up to 3 lives are saved by one pint of blood, 150 local lives were saved from these drives!

Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services Awarded $15,000 Grant

As a locally owned and headquartered community bank, Stillman Bank values every opportunity to give back to their communities. In partnership with FHLBank Chicago and its Community First® Program, they are honored to award Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services an Accelerate Grant for Small Businesses, totaling $15,000.

Pictured here is Stillman Bank Executive Vice President Ed Munguia (right), Senior Vice President Mortgage Banking Bryan Markham (center), and Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer Chris Agnitsch (second from right) presenting the $15,000 FHLBank Chicago Accelerate Grant check to Whispering Willow Pet Funeral & Cremation Services owners Nick & Kate Capriola (left).

Little Hubs Learning Center Awarded $15,000 Grant

As a locally owned and headquartered community bank, Stillman Bank values every opportunity to give back to their communities. In partnership with FHLBank Chicago and its Community First® Program, they are honored to award Little Hubs Learning Center an Accelerate Grant for Small Businesses, totaling $15,000.

Pictured here is Stillman Bank Senior Vice President Mortgage Banking Bryan Markham (second from left) and Retail Office Manager Ryan Spradlin (left) presenting the $15,000 FHLBank Chicago Accelerate Grant check to Little Hubs Learning Center owners Ron and Joni Spartz (right).

Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity Twenty-Three in '23 Sponsor

We are honored to partner with the Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity for their Twenty-three in ‘23” program! As 1 of the 23 sponsors of this program, we contributed $7,000 and have employees on site throughout the summer & fall to help with the building of the home.

Being a local bank, we love being able to collaborate with wonderful organizations like Habitat for Humanity! Together, we can help build hope, homes, and community.

Over 60,000 Pounds of Paper Recycled at Annual Shred Days

Stillman Bank is proud to sponsor annual shred days throughout Ogle and Winnebago County. Since the event's debut in 2012, over 60,000 pounds of paper have been recycled during our shred days.

Ogle County Habitat for Humanity Rochelle Lot

We were proud to contribute $2,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County in June 2023 to assist in purchasing a lot in Rochelle for their next home build.

Pictured here is Stillman Bank President & CEO Tom Hughes (second from left) and Stillman Bank Vice President Retail Banking Kathy Yocum (right) presenting our contribution check to Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County Executive Director Sheri Anspaugh (center), Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County Board President Gail Tuttle (second from right), and Mayor John Bearrows from the City of Rochelle (left).

Doing Our Part To Support Local Students

With the help and generosity of our customers, employees, and community members we were able to donate 12 large totes and 3 bags FULL of various school supplies to Remedies Renewing Lives!

These totes consisted of numerous school items including 26 backpacks, 129 folders, 170 notebooks, 1,154 pencils, 113 boxes of crayons, 164 glue sticks, and much more!

Remedies, the only domestic violence shelter in Winnebago and Boone counties, provides a variety of domestic violence program services to around 2,000 adult and child survivors of domestic violence, approximately 25% of which are children. With these donations, children who utilize Remedies will have access to the supplies they need to have a successful school year!

Bank Employees Build Bikes For A Good Cause

Stillman Bank is honored to be involved in Build-A-Bike, an event run by Hamblock Ford Lincoln, in which local businesses, organizations, and individuals sponsor bikes to donate to kids in need throughout Boone County.

For more information on the Build-A-Bike event, visit buildabikebelvidere.com.

Stillman Bank Graciously Donates to United Way

Stillman Bank is proud to be the second largest United Way contributor in Ogle County. In 2024, we donated over $16,000 to United Way. This monetary gift came from a variety of bank-wide initiatives including individual employee donations, Casual Days, and a corporate contribution. Over the past 20+ years, Stillman Bank and its employees have contributed over $465,000 to United Way.

In 2020, we were honored as a "Centennial Club" member, which symbolizes the founding of United Way of Rock River Valley 100+ years ago and recognizes organizations for making a big impact from collective contributions.

Rockford Symphony Orchestra Concert Sponsor

We were happy to sponsor of one of the 2022-2023 Rockford Symphony Orchestra concerts at the Coronado Performing Arts Center.

Over 15,000 Pounds of Food Collected For Families In Need

Each year, the bank holds a Christmas Food Drive to benefit area families. Over 15,000 pounds of food has been collected since 2008. Food is donated to local food pantries. Thank you to all who have contributed!

ByronFest Parade

Stillman Bank is proud to be a Festival Sponsor of ByronFest in Byron.

For more information on ByronFest, visit byronfest.org .

Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival

Stillman Bank is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for the Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival in Rochelle.

For more information on the festival, visit lincolnhighwayhertiagefestival.org .

Stillman Valley Fall Festival Parade

Stillman Bank is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the Stillman Valley Fall Festival.

For more information about SVFF, visit stillmanvalleyfallfestival.com.

City of Rochelle Haybale Trail

Stillman Bank is proud to be a part of the City of Rochelle's annual Haybale Trail. This event involves nearly fifty local businesses, schools, and organizations around Rochelle.

Pictured here is our 2024 "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" themed haybale.