Media Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

To the Editor:

Villa Grove State Bank:

Rated 5-Stars by Bauer

Two Names You Can Trust

March 2013: Villa Grove State Bank, Villa Grove, Illinois is honored to be recognized once again as a 5-Star rated bank by BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm. Bauer’s highest 5-Star rating indicates that Villa Grove State Bank excels in areas of capital, asset quality, profitability and much more. What’s more, Villa Grove State Bank has earned a recommended rating (either 5-Stars or 4-Stars) from Bauer for the most recent 94 consecutive quarters.

“Since 1983, BauerFinancial has been rating the nation’s financial institutions”, reflects Karen L. Dorway, president of the rating firm, “In all that time, one thing has remained constant: top performing institutions maintain strong policies, prudent underwriting and responsible investment. Villa Grove State Bank is a bank you can put your trust in.”

Financial strength has been the priority for Villa Grove State Bank since its inception in 1919. Through its conveniently located branch office on Main Street in Villa Grove, Villa Grove State Bank has been a source of pride for its local community for 94 years (www.villagrovestatebank.com). Villa Grove State Bank is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

Villa Grove State Bank: “Your Hometown Community Bank Since 1919.”

BauerFinancial, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating and research firm, has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983. No institution pays BauerFinancial to rate it, nor can any choose to be excluded. Consumers may obtain free star-ratings by visiting www.bauerfinancial.com.

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BauerFinancial, Inc. P.O. Box 143520, Coral Gables, FL 33114.