Small Banks, Big Competition

Big banks have landed on the front pages of business sections with billion dollar writedowns and losses, while fears at smaller banks like IndyMac have also caused problems. So, given the current banking environment, does size really matter?

Click here for a video news story on the subject from First Business Morning News:
http://www.firstbusinessx.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=...

First Business Morning News airs in most US television markets and internationally before the market opens. It is a fast-moving, idea-packed half-hour that looks ahead at the coming day's trading.

Our community events

Sep 9

"The Wreck of the Lady Elgin" a presentation by Valerie Van Heest. Learn the fascinating story of this 1860 Lake Michigan shipwreck at the Evanston History Center, Thursday, September 9th at 7 p.m.
Sep 11

"Unforgettable -- Memories of the Emerson Street Branch YMCA" film screening. "Unforgettable" tells the story of the African American YMCA. Come to EHC on September 11 at 4 p.m. to view the film, celebrate the legacy and discuss the important history of this place in Evanston.
Sep 24

The Karen Dove Cabral Foundation Butterfly Ball. Butterfly Ball to support young mother's with breast cancer treated at NorthShore University HealthSystem Kellogg Cancer Centers.
Oct 8

Evanston Lions Club Vision Screening. COME SEE! COME SEE!

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