Our Prairie State Bank & Trust employees in Mt. Zion are stepping up to support local students this season by collecting donations for the Mt. Zion Junior High’s Braves Closet — a wonderful program that provides clothing and essential hygiene items to students in need throughout the Mt. Zion Community Unit School District #3.

Helping Families Achieve the Dream of Homeownership – Meet Tyler Ott Buying a home is one of life’s biggest milestones, and having the right partner in the mortgage process makes all the difference. That’s why Prairie State Bank & Trust is excited to welcome Tyler Ott to our Mortgage Lending team.

Prairie State Bank & Trust is excited to share that Jason Burgener, currently serving as a Treasury Sales Officer, will be expanding his role to also include Commercial Lending in our Eastern Region. Based out of our Mattoon office, Jason will continue to support business customers with treasury services while also working with businesses, municipalities, and individuals on their lending needs.

Prairie State Bank & Trust is excited to announce that Jerry Boster is stepping into a new role as Commercial Lender serving the Southern Virden and Girard region. Many in the community already know Jerry from his years as a trusted Mortgage Lender in the Springfield area, and now he’s bringing his experience, customer-first approach, and passion for helping people to businesses and families closer to home.

At Prairie State Bank & Trust, your safety and the security of your financial information are our highest priorities. We want to make you aware of an ongoing scam where fraudsters are spoofing our 1-800 number and posing as Prairie State Bank & Trust employees. These callers claim there is fraudulent activity on your account or debit card and then attempt to collect sensitive personal or financial information.

As back-to-school season kicks off, many families are preparing for big changes — whether it's sending a child off to college, starting a new job in a new city, or simply managing life on the go. But while a new chapter might mean new routines, one thing should always stay the same: trusted, reliable banking. That’s why we created our Bank Anywhere Checking Account — the perfect companion for students, young adults, or anyone who needs the freedom to manage their finances wherever life takes them.