Since breaking ground on our first branch in Milan, Illinois, in 1961, Blackhawk Bank & Trust has been dedicated to serving the Quad Cities community. Today, our branch network spans Rock Island, Mercer, and Henry counties in Illinois, as well as Scott County in Iowa. With 18 branch locations and a team of nearly 240 employees, we pride ourselves on being small enough to make swift local decisions, yet large enough to address almost any customer need. Blackhawk Bank & Trust is a locally owned and operated financial institution with privately held stock and decisions made by our local Board of Directors. Our mission is simple yet profound: “”At Blackhawk Bank & Trust, we are very cognizant of both our ethical and financial commitment to our customers, employees, and shareholders. Therefore, we adhere to a simple mission statement which forms the basis of our business plan: to serve the needs of our customers, employees, and shareholders while maintaining local ownership. We Are Safe, Solid and Secure.