Springfield, Ill.-based Prairie State Bank & Trust recently expanded into the western Illinois city of Quincy. .According to the bank, the expansion is intended to expand banking options for local residents who have fewer choices than before. As of the end of last year, the $805 million Prairie State Bank & Trust had $555 million in net loans and leases, $701 million in deposits and 18 branches. Tim Woodward was named market president for Quincy. He had been vice president and a commercial lender in the Springfield metro area since December 2023. “We’re not here to blend in,” he said. “We’re building relationships, supporting local growth and offering a level of service that stands out.”
