History

On March 1, 1928, Peoples State Savings Bank opened its doors at the corner of Tremont and Second Streets. In recognition of its growing strength and stability, the bank was accepted as a member of the Federal Reserve System in November of 1933. On February 26, 1934, Peoples State Savings Bank moved to 207 N. Tremont Street in Kewanee, IL, where it is still operating today as Peoples National Bank of Kewanee (PNB) after converting to a national charter on June 30, 1939.

Throughout the years, PNB has displayed leadership through the recognition, acceptance, and use of new technologies. PNB established the first drive-up window in Kewanee in June of 1958, which was later followed by the opening of the Southtown drive-up facility in December of 1976. Peoples National Bank of Kewanee also established the first ATM in Kewanee in August of 1983, and the bank now has 21 convenient ATM locations throughout the local communities. PNB was also the first local institution to introduce mobile banking in December of 2010.

As Peoples National Bank of Kewanee continued to grow, the bank expanded by opening several branch locations. PNB opened the Bradford Banking Center in January of 1994, the Sheffield Banking Center in December of 1997, the Annawan Banking Center in September of 2007, the Manlius Banking Center and Tampico Banking Center in June of 2008, and the Dwight Banking Center and Seneca Banking Center in April 2018. The latest addition to PNB is the Reynolds Banking Center, which opened in March of 2021.

Peoples National Bank of Kewanee also prides itself on establishing the first local bank program exclusively for seniors. Knowing the importance of the senior population in the community, PNB established the Priority Plus Club in 1994. Priority Plus Club members receive a special package of financial products and services, as well as several travel and entertainment opportunities throughout the year.