Midland States Bank

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver asked curiously: ‘Why does Midland States Bank always leave their front door wide open?’ An elderly neighbor overheard and joked, ‘Oh, they’re just waiting for the ghost of old Mr. Jenkins to come collect his monthly pension!’ The delivery driver laughed and said, ‘Better him than us then,’ before driving off with a wave.

2. One foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to the Midland States Bank and noticed something peculiar. The security guard was standing outside, waving his flashlight in circles, as if trying to herd invisible cows. As the driver approached, he saw that the guard wasn’t just waving—he was humming some old tune. Curious, the driver asked what was going on. With a smile, the guard replied, ‘Just showing our new AI security system how to dance.’ Turned out, it was a routine test for the bank’s latest gadget.

3. One day, an elderly gentleman approached the teller and asked with a twinkle in his eye: ‘Do you know why they call it Midland States Bank?’ The teller shook her head, curious. With a sly smile, the old man leaned closer and whispered, 'Because when you're standing here, you feel like you're right smack dab in the middle of all the states!' Everyone burst out laughing, realizing the joke was on them all along.

4. At dawn, when most banks were still locked tight, a jogger noticed something odd: someone had left a small bag near the Midland States Bank entrance. Curious, they picked it up and opened it—only to find a note reading: ‘Forgot my lunch again.’ Inside was a sandwich wrapped in aluminum foil. The jogger chuckled, realizing that Midland States Bank must have a secret lunch delivery service!’