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Streator Onized Credit Union and ANCO announce merger · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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  Streetronized, Credit Union and ANCO announce merger. Written by Michael Urbanek.
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  This article is being read by an automated voice brought to you
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  by Everlett. Streeter Oney's Credit Union and Anko Community Credit Union
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  announced a merger last week, saying in a news release that the
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  merger provides a chance to enhance services, expand resources, and ensure long-term
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  strength, according to a news release. Anco members will gain access to
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  SOCU's broader range of financial products, expanded branch network and digital banking
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  tools once the merger goes through officially, according to a news release.
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  Anko was founded in 1955 and Soku was founded in 1939. This
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  partnership represents a natural fit between two organizations that share the same
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  core philosophy of people helping people, said Saku CEO Doug Pattersons. We
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  are honored to welcome ANCO members and expand our branch network to
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  the LaSalle Peru community. SakuQ remains committed to preserving the personal experience
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  they value while providing additional resources and conveniences. According to the news
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  release, ANCO members should expect a seamless transition that will maintain continuity
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  of service. The LaSalle location will remain and members will receive the
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  same attention they've grown to expect. After careful consideration, our Board of
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  Directors determined this merger
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  is in the best long term interest of our membership, said Juana
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  Bunzel, president and CEO of ANCO. Joining SOCU allows us to provide
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  enhanced services and greater financial opportunities while continuing our mission of serving
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  our members financial needs. Bunzel will continue her career managing this LaSalle
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  location. The merger is pending approval by ANCO's membership and regulatory authorities.