News & Events

BCU Members speed down the aisles just in time for the holidays in Credit Union Magic Minute™

A lucky BCU member enjoyed a “grab-all-you-can-in-60-seconds” shopping cart dash through a warehouse filled with free, high-end merchandise as part of the Credit Union Magic Minute™.

BCU Members Surpass $2 million in HomeAdvantage™ Savings

A year after hitting the $1 million mark in six years of partnership, BCU announced that it has now doubled that amount, generating more than $2 million in mortgage Cash Rewards for members through the HomeAdvantage program.

Disaster Recovery in Puerto Rico: Establishing Contact and Sending Aid

BCU works to provide cash and information for its 37 employees and 30,000 members in Puerto Rico as the island faces down a crisis after Hurricane Maria.

BCU President and CEO Mike Valentine Inducted to CUES® Hall of Fame

Valentine was honored during the awards ceremony at the CUES CEO/Executive Team Network event in Las Vegas on October 10.

BCU Launches New Digital Banking Platform

Transforming the Digital Banking experience for the Credit Union’s more than 200,000 members.

News regarding the Equifax Data Compromise

It has been reported that national credit reporting agency Equifax recently experienced a significant compromise of consumers’ personal data. 

Your Credit Union is Here for You

As Hurricane Irma approaches, we hold you and your community close in our hearts

We Stand Ready to Support You

Our thoughts continue to be with all those affected by the devastation in the Houston area. Your Credit Union is here for you.

Computerworld Names BCU to 2017 List of 100 Best Places to Work in IT

IDG’s Computerworld announces BCU as a 2017 Best Places to Work in IT, one of 100 top organizations that challenge their IT staffs while providing great benefits and compensation.

Departing BCU Board Members Leave Legacy of Progress, Innovation

BCU announced two members of its board of directors have concluded their service in 2017. Stepping down are board members Michael J. Baughman and Ron K. Labrum.

New BCU Board Members Bring Strong, Diverse Credentials

BCU announced the two newest members of its board of directors will begin their volunteer service to the Credit Union membership in 2017. Bob Hombach and David Strauss were elected at BCU’s annual meeting on February 28.

BCU joins elite Million Dollar Club with CU Realty Services’ HomeAdvantage program

BCU Hits Milestone; Saves Members $1.3 Million.

BCU Named Top 100 Workplace for Fifth Consecutive Year by Chicago Tribune

A Better Way To Bank. A Top Place to Work.

BCU honored with MMRF Spirit of Hope Award

The Campbell Family and BCU have been named as 2016 MMRF Spirit of Hope Award recipients, the highest honor presented by the Foundation.

BCU Members Surpass $1 Million in HomeAdvantage™ Savings

BCU Partners with Alkami Technology to Develop Re-Imagined Digital Banking Experience

Departing BCU Board Members Leave Legacy of Growth, Innovation

BCU announced three members of its board of directors will conclude their service in 2016. Stepping aside will be board members Robert Benziger, Thomas Abate and David Drohan. Their advocacy on behalf of Credit Union members spanned a combined 60 years.

New BCU Board Members Bring Strong, Varied Backgrounds

BCU announced the four newest members of its board of directors will begin their volunteer service to the Credit Union membership in 2016. Yu-Ping Kao, Paul Martin, Christine McCauley and Ola Snow were elected at BCU’s annual meeting on March 10.

Recruitment Open House

Can you think on your feet? Do you get excited about technology? Are you willing to go above and beyond? Do you consider yourself a self-starter?

Spirit of Hope

BCU Celebrates 10 Years of Running for Multiple Myeloma Research

Richard Chambers Recognized with CFS Gold Pacesetter Award

CUSO Financial Services (CFS) Annual Conference in San Diego.

Make Your House the Perfect Home

BCU’S Home Improvement Campaign Gets a Big Thumbs Up from Members on Social Media.

BCU Celebrates Fifth Anniversary of HomeAdvantage™

BCU marks five years of its HomeAdvantage program in 2015. During that time, the Credit Union has helped 545 families save over $730,000 in real estate transaction fees.

200,000 Members Strong: BCU Celebrates Major Milestone

BCU had hundreds of thousands of reasons to celebrate today as the Credit Union announced its membership has surpassed the 200,000 milestone. The announcement comes less than a year after the Credit Union reached $2 billion in total assets.

BCU Employees Raise over $7,100 in Support of March of Dimes

BCU ($2.1 billion) Pennies for Preemies team has successfully raised more than $7,100 as part of the Credit Union's 2015 fundraising efforts in support of the March of Dimes "Save the Babies" campaign.

BCU is Giving Away Up to 20 Scholarships to College Bound High School Seniors

As part of an ongoing commitment to expanding educational opportunities for the members we serve, BCU ($2.1 billion) is partnering with Scholarship America to provide up to 20 scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each to college bound high school seniors.

BCU Expands Mobile Payment With Introduction of Apple Pay®

BCU ($2.1 billion) has announced its formal introduction of Apple Pay, offering BCU cardholders an easy and secure way to pay with their mobile device at contactless merchants in stores and directly within participating apps.

New Updates to Protect your Account Security

Recently the media has been reporting the discovery of a new global online security vulnerability, nicknamed “POODLE”. This vulnerability has been identified to affect web browsers using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) 3.0, and has the potential to compromise computers using outdated browsers, such as Internet Explorer versions 9 and lower.

BCU Named Top 20 Workplace by Chicago Tribune

BCU has been selected as one of the Chicago Tribune Top 100 Workplaces for 2014, moving up 5 places to become the #20 mid-size company in the Chicago area. This marks the third consecutive year the organization has been recognized as a top Chicagoland employer.

Mayor Attends BCU Gurnee Grand Opening

Gurnee Mayor, Kristina Kovarik, joined the BCU team at the official grand opening of the Gurnee Service Center this morning. Mayor Kovarik says she is thrilled to welcome the new community access branch to the area, pledging the support of the local community and local businesses.

A Decade of Excellence: BCU Named to Companies That Care Honor Roll for 10th Consecutive Year

BCU has been named to the 2014 Companies That Care (CTC) Honor Roll, it was announced today, marking the tenth consecutive year that the Credit Union is recognized by the CTC for its outstanding workplace practices and active community involvement.

BCU opens new community access Service Center in Gurnee, Illinois

The highly anticipated Gurnee Service Center opened its doors this week to a warm welcome from the local community. Of the more than 40,000 members in the Chicago market, the new full-service, community access Service Center location will help provide more convenient access to Credit Union services for BCU members across several Northern Illinois and Wisconsin communities.

BCU CEO Mike Valentine Featured in Profile Magazine

Mike Valentine, BCU’s CEO, is featured in the April/May/June 2014 issue of Profile Magazine. In the article, “Be Who You Are,” Mike shares his management philosophy and the importance of being true to yourself, in business and in life.

BCU Donates $25,000 to the Sage YMCA Vision

Presenting the first of two donations, BCU is providing $25,000 in financial support to the Sage YMCA (Crystal Lake, IL) renovation and expansion project in 2014 – but what the Credit Union is giving back to the local community is far greater.

BCU Closely Monitoring Target's Card Data Breach

In a recent retail data security breach, Target® confirmed that their payment system database was compromised resulting in unauthorized access to payment card data that may have impacted certain customers making credit and debit card purchases in its U.S. stores. Approximately 40 million credit and debit card accounts may have been impacted between November 27 and December 15, 2013.

BCU Announces TV and Radio Personality, Lou Manfredini, as New Spokesman

BCU has announced local television/radio personality and nationally recognized DIY home improvement expert, Lou Manfredini , will assume the role of spokesperson for the Credit Union.

Employee Approved: BCU named Top 100 Workplace for Second Consecutive Year by Chicago Tribune

BCU has been selected as one of The Chicago Tribune Top 100 Workplaces 2013. Ranked among the top 25 companies named to the list, today’s announcement marks the second consecutive year the organization has been recognized as a top Chicagoland employer. The Top Workplaces are determined solely on employee feedback through a survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement.

BCU Announces Successful Mid-Summer Fundraisers for the Creation of a Classroom Library for local North Chicago School

Baxter Credit Union (BCU) raises nearly $4,000 from its annual “Jeans in June” and 50/50 raffle fundraisers. Each year, BCU donates the proceeds of the two fundraisers to create a classroom library for a school in one of the communities that it serves.

BCU Announces Successful "Jeans in June" Fundraiser to Create a Classroom Library for Local North Chicago School

Baxter Credit Union (BCU) successfully raised $2,245 as part of its 2013 “Jeans in June” fundraiser to create a classroom library for a selected school from one of the communities that BCU serves. 

BCU Supports Initiatives of Ecofriendly Charitites

BCU donates to two top rated environmental charities, the Wildlife Conservation Network and Ecotrust, as a result of a recent BCU Earth Day Promotion to reduce paper statements and bills

BCU Marketing Named Double MAC Winners

Baxter Credit Union (BCU) was honored with two MAC awards at the annual Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) conference in Las Vegas, NV. This year’s conference received 338 award entries in 18 different categories.

BCU Named to the Companies That Care 2013 List

BCU has been named to the Center for Companies That Care (CTC) Honor Roll for the ninth consecutive year.

BCU #1 in Mortgage Originations in Illinois, Top 20 in US for 2012

BCU took the top spot in Illinois and ranked #19 in the nation for first mortgage loan origination among credit unions for 2012, it was confirmed yesterday.

BCU named Top 100 Workplaces by Chicago Tribune

BCU and TD Ameritrade Team up to Provide Self Directed Online Investing

BCU has teamed up with TD Ameritrade® to provide self-directed online investing services at special preferred rates to members who feel comfortable with, and want to make their own investment decisions. This serves to provide members who are self-directed with a premium in trading with stock and options trading commissions at only $8.00—a 20 percent discount from the retail trading rate

Why We Walk: BCU's Team Pennies for Preemies raises more than $10,000

BCU’s Team Pennies for Preemies successfully raised over $10,000 walking for the March of Dimes “Save the Babies” campaign. Along with family and friends, BCU employees joined hundreds of other March of Dimes supporters to walk the 5k route as part of the Lake County March for Babies on Sunday, April 29th. The event marks BCU’s continued support of the March of Dimes Foundation.