Chicago, Illinois-based First Eagle Bank was one of three banks awarded the Illinois Bankers Association Community Service Award. The Illinois Bank Community Service awards honor financial institutions in the state that demonstrate a strong commitment to community service. First Eagle Bank has maintained an “Outstanding” CRA rating since 2009 and has undertaken a number of community development initiatives, including providing an $850,000 subsidy to Mercy Housing Lakefront through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Affordable Housing Program. First Eagle has also partnered with the Chicago Housing Authority on its Student Internship Program, designed to provide job readiness training and placement opportunities for CHA residents.