First Midwest Bank

First Midwest Bank (Now Old National Bank): The 2026 Midwestern Commercial Banking Anchor Formerly headquartered in Chicago and once a dominant independent player, First Midwest Bank enters 2026 fully integrated into Old National Bank following their "Merger of Equals" completed in 2022. Operating as a top-25 U.S. bank with over $71 billion in assets, the brand serves as a primary commercial and retail anchor for Level-1 Regional Malls, high-traffic Mixed-Use developments, and Commercial Business Districts. Under the leadership of CEO Jim Ryan, the bank has successfully combined First Midwest's Chicago-centric commercial strength with Old National's extensive footprint across nine states. In 2026, the bank is focusing on "Hyper-Local Relationship Banking," particularly within the Chicagoland metro—the region's #1 market for Hispanic population growth—by deploying culturally responsive services and AI-driven digital platforms. For landlords, Old National represents an institutional-grade "Triple-A" credit tenant that drives consistent B2B and consumer traffic through high-tech "Banking Centers" and specialized commercial lending divisions.