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Extension of Banking Services Contract with Wheaton Bank & Trust

Original title: Banking Services Contract Extension - Wheaton Bank & Trust Company Motion to waive bids and approve a three-year extension of the banking services contract with Wheaton Bank & Trust Company, a Wintrust Community Bank, through April 30, 2029.

May 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The village will continue using Wheaton Bank & Trust for its financial services for an additional three years without seeking alternative bids from other financial institutions.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Wheaton Bank & Trust Company

The bank retains the village's banking services contract for an additional three-year term.

Village Residents

Residents are affected by the continuity of the village's financial management and the specific banking institution handling public funds.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Village Board of Trustees approved a three-year extension of their existing banking services contract with Wheaton Bank & Trust Company. This extension bypasses the standard competitive bidding process and keeps the current provider through April 30, 2029.

Key Facts

  • The Village Board of Trustees approved a three-year extension for banking services.
  • The contract extension is with Wheaton Bank & Trust Company (a Wintrust Community Bank).
  • The competitive bidding process was waived for this contract extension.
  • The new contract expiration date is April 30, 2029.
  • The motion was officially passed.
  • The request was introduced on May 7, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why didn't the village seek other bids for banking services?
The Village Board of Trustees passed a motion to waive the competitive bidding requirement for this specific contract extension.
How long is the new contract extension?
The contract is extended for three years, lasting until April 30, 2029.

Why It Matters

The village will continue using Wheaton Bank & Trust for its financial services for an additional three years without seeking alternative bids from other financial institutions.

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Bidding Waiver

The village opted to bypass competitive procurement for banking services, which is a common but notable administrative decision for long-term service contracts.

Wheaton Bank & Trust CompanyVillage Board of Trustees

Connected Entities

organizationWintrust Community Bank“The parent company or brand associated with Wheaton Bank & Trust.”Map →
organizationVillage Board of Trustees“The governing body that approved the contract extension.”Map →
organizationWheaton Bank & Trust Company“The banking service provider for the village.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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