In 2003, Northwestern University’s employee credit union became a part of First Northern Credit Union, taking advantage of our additional products and services to serve its members, and adding the ability to serve students and alumni in addition to faculty and staff.
In 2006, we outgrew our university location and made our first footprint in Evanston on Clark Street, and expanded our field of membership, allowing us to serve anyone who lives or works in Evanston. In 2013 we moved to our current branch at 1705 Sherman Avenue, a space five times bigger than the previous location. In 2017, we further expanded our field of membership to include those living or working in Lake County, Illinois and northern Cook County.
Find out why thousands of Evanstonians have chosen to “bank” with us for decades!
Evanstonians can earn up to $900!*
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Earn $150 for opening a checking account**
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Earn up to $250 for financing/refinancing a home equity loan***
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