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First Financial Bancorp is expanding its presence in the Chicago area, led by Archie Brown, as part of its broader Midwest growth strategy.

5 reports, 4 independent Updated Aug 19

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First Financial Bancorp is expanding its presence in the Chicago area, led by Archie Brown, as part of its broader Midwest growth strategy.

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First Financial Bancorp
American bank holding company
- First Financial Bancorp and First Financial Bank are providing services in multiple states, including Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, and trade on the Nasdaq exchange.Fri 09:18
Archie Brown
British political scientist

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Chicago
city and county seat of Cook County, and largest city in State of Illinois, United States of America
- The Chicago City Council governs the city of Chicago.Mon 16:49
- The Chicago City Council requires council approval for appointments.Mon 16:49

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Aug 14ZacksFirst Financial to Acquire BankFinancial, Expands Chicago Presence First Financial Corporation Indiana THFF has entered into an agreement to acquire BankFinancial Corporation BFIN, a Chicago-based fi
Aug 12Banking DiveOhio’s First Financial expands Chicago footprint in $142M deal This story was originally published on Banking Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Banking Dive newsle
Aug 12Chicago TribuneBankFinancial and its 18 mostly suburban Chicago branches sold for $142 million to First Financial Cincinnati-based First Financial has agreed to buy BankFinancial, a century-old Burr Ridge-based ban
Aug 12PR NewswireFirst Financial Bank to Strategically Expand Presence in Chicago with the Complementary Acquisition of BankFinancial CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Financial Bancorp ("First Fi