Byline Bank

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Byline Bank’s drive-through and noticed something odd on the ground. A small envelope lay next to the cash slot, its contents unread. Curious, he picked it up and opened the flap—inside was just an old receipt for a cup of coffee from the nearby café. Turns out, someone had accidentally dropped it while getting their morning fix. The delivery driver smiled, thinking how nice it would be if every day started with such a simple mistake. From then on, whenever anyone mentioned Byline Bank, people would wink and say, ‘Oh, that place where they serve the best forgotten receipts!’

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Byline Bank’s drive-through and heard an eerie humming sound. Curious, he leaned closer to the speaker—only to realize it was coming from inside his own truck. The delivery driver looked around nervously but saw no one else nearby. He turned off the engine, got out of the truck, and peered inside—it was just his old radio, stuck on a spooky station. Relieved, he switched it off, laughed at himself, and drove away. From then on, whenever anyone mentioned Byline Bank late at night, everyone in town would smile and whisper, ‘Probably just that poor guy’s radio again.’

3. A few days ago, an early-morning jogger passed Byline Bank and noticed something unusual: the security guard was reading a book while standing duty. Curious, the jogger approached and asked what he was reading. The guard looked up with a smile, replying, ‘Just finishing “War and Peace.” Thought I’d finish it before my shift ends.’ A delivery driver overheard and shook his head, muttering, ‘Next time you read, maybe bring a chair?’

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Byline Bank's drive-through and smelled something peculiar—a sweet, almost floral scent that lingered in the air. Curious, he leaned closer and saw a small, smiling potted plant waving its leaves through the window. ‘Hello!’ it chirped. The driver laughed, shook his head, and drove off, muttering something about how sometimes plants are friendlier than people.’