It started in November 1834, in a one-room building on a bend of the Ohio River. Now headquartered in Evansville, Ind., Old National Bank has locations across nine states – 81 in Illinois.
“We believe a commitment to ethical business and social responsibility strengthens not only our company, but also our communities,” the regional bank said in an email. “It also gives our team members the freedom to grow and excel in an open, ethical and highly transparent environment.”
According to Old National Bank, its team members donated more than 67,000 volunteer hours to over 1,500 organizations.
The bank and its team provided $13.6 million in total grants and sponsorships, supporting over 2,100 nonprofit and community-minded organizations. About $721 million was awarded in community development loans supporting affordable housing and services for low to moderate income people and areas.
“Whether we’re helping small businesses grow, expanding access to financial literacy or advancing inclusion, we are focused on creating meaningful, lasting change in the communities we serve,” said Kathy Schoettlin, Old National’s chief communications, culture and social responsibility officer.
NuMark Credit Union, which has branches in Tinley Park and New Lenox, is known for personable staff and offering various financial services that meet the personal and business needs of its customers.
The roots of NuMark go back to those of two other credit unions:
In 1942, Diesel Credit Union was formed in Countryside. Earthmovers Credit Union opened in 1954 in Joliet.
Diesel became Dynamic Credit Union, and Earthmovers was known as Members Equity Credit Union when both merged in 1996, as NuMark Credit Union.
NuMark opened more branches, including Tinley Park in 2011 and New Lenox in 2016. Pioneer State Bank merged with NuMark in 2023.
Since 1963, Bobbie Noonan’s has helped children thrive in a supportive environment. It is named for founder Dr. Roberta Noonan, an advocate for young children.
With locations in Frankfort, Tinley Park and other communities, Bobbie Noonan’s has programs for day care, toddlers, 2- and 3-year-olds, pre-K and kindergarten and summer camp.
Staff at Bobbie Noonan’s are passionate, as the website’s blog shows, with entries on how to prepare children for a smooth transition into kindergarten, keeping kids safe in summer heat and encouraging creativity.
Individualized learning, multisensory curriculum, parent partnerships and experienced educators are all part of the care that children receive at Bobbie Noonan’s.
Through the website, people can schedule a tour of a facility and learn more about programs and services.
For 36 years, the mother/daughter duo at Heather’s Haus Florist has been the go-to florist and gift shop in Tinley Park.
The family-owned and -operated small business creates beautiful floral arrangements and handmade crafts. They encourage customers to participate in their Random Name promotion. Each day they pick a name. When a person comes into their store with that name and spelling, they receive a small bouquet. Word-of-mouth recommendations and customer loyalty are what keep their clients and neighbors coming back again and again.
These Tinley Park residents also give back to their community. They collect donations for PAWS and help other local groups. Heather’s Haus Florist makes Tinley Park beautiful through their arrangements and their actions.
Heather’s Haus Florist also was votes Best Boutique/Gift Shop.
For 50 years, Colonial Chapel has served the area one family at a time.
With a focus on individualized care and compassion, Colonial Chapel offers traditional funeral or cremation services, with room for personalization and other special accommodations.
Edward Damstra II opened Colonial Chapel in December 1976, the first funeral home in Orland Park, according to Colonial Chapel’s website.
“Since then, our family has served thousands of families from Orland Park and surrounding areas,” the website states.
Old sayings like “honest work for an honest buck” still mean something at King Heating-Cooling-Plumbing.
Striving to provide exceptional service at a fair price is nothing new for King, which opened in 1968 at 159th Street and Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest.
The business also donates to worthwhile charitable causes throughout Chicagoland.
“We are deeply grateful for the community’s ongoing support and are committed to giving back to the people and organizations that have helped us thrive,” states the website.
Boasting fast response times, upfront pricing and certified technicians, King can handle any air conditioning, heating, plumbing and refrigeration issues.
Michael Del Galdo says there’s no magic formula for the Del Galdo Law Group’s success, but he believes its municipal clients most appreciate his team’s accessibility and expertise.
He says clients like knowing they can reach any of the firm’s more than 30 attorneys just as easily and quickly on a Saturday night as on a Monday morning, because crises don’t always arise during “regular” business hours. He also says clients like knowing that they’ll get good legal advice that accounts not only for their current challenge, but for future ones as well.
“Our partners, associates, paralegals and administrators have earned our reputation case by case, win by win, serving the interests of our clients with integrity,” he says.
“We gain most of our valued customers through referrals, which is a true testament to our quality workmanship,” states the website for Military Veteran Plumbing.
Owner Jeremy Bauer served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. Every day, customers who are veterans receive 10% off labor fees.
Military Veteran Plumbing has more than 20 years of experience behind it, too. Areas of expertise include sewer repair, bathroom/kitchen remodels, water heater repair and installation, and sump pumps.
The plumbing business will also install faucets, toilets and urinals, garbage disposals, appliances, water heaters, expansion tanks and more.
Houdek Transportation & Logistics has an active presence on Facebook, where it recently announced its 12th anniversary.
The company also shares photos from the road, announcements of new drivers and in general a trucker’s perspective on life — opinions on rates and gas prices, calls to hire and even the occasional bit of inspiration.
For special vacations such as resorts and cruises, Aileen Mullee DiTuri and her staff know how to “just add magic.”
The team at Just Add Magic Travel focuses on making memories and takes the stress out of planning for vacations such as Disney Destinations, Universal Orlando and Hollywood, Sandals, Beaches and other all-inclusive resorts, hotels and cruise lines.
“We are incredibly proud and grateful to our clients for their loyalty over the years, demonstrated not only through their business but also through their referrals of friends, family and colleagues”, says owner and travel adviser Mullee DiTuri. “Like any small business, referrals and word of mouth are essential to our growth, and it means so much to us to have our clients' trust.”
