First Choice Credit Union and Illinois State Credit Union are merging.
The board of directors from both operations says the unions have mutually agreed that the partnership is a perfect opportunity to create more value for the combined membership.
After the merger the First Choice Credit Union location in Ottawa will become Illinois State Credit Union.
Both banks say some benefits of the merger include better membership service, expanded products and services, better technology, more competitive loan and deposit rates for members, and employment opportunities.
The merger starts on October 4th.