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NewsOctober 14, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Looks to Expand into Chicago’s West Side

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NewsSeptember 30, 2022

Brian Gawin Promoted to VP of Business Banking at GLCU, Establishing GLCU as ‘Preferred Banking Service Provider’

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NewsSeptember 27, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Supports Adopt-a-Beach Program, Removes 734 Pieces of Litter from Forest Park Beach

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CalendarNewsSeptember 13, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Welcomes Tim Lukomski as new CFO

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Coffee BreakSeptember 8, 2022

Explore Fun Fall Activities in Chicago

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NewsAugust 31, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union’s Promotional 18-month Certificate Offers Competitive APY, Provides Members Low-risk Means to Multiply their Funds

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NewsAugust 29, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Supports Chicago Area Students with Donation of 14,000+ Needed School Supplies

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NewsAugust 23, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Provides Accessible and Affordable Investment Opportunities with EasyVest Launch

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NewsAugust 9, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Provides Opportunity to Rebuild Financial History with Fresh Checking, Reduces Fees for Members

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Money SmartsAugust 3, 2022

2022 Fee Changes

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Money SmartsAugust 2, 2022

Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping

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NewsJuly 28, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Expands Service to Members with Innovative Digital-first Libertyville Branch, Celebrates New Location’s Grand Opening

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NewsJuly 22, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Launches ‘Back-to-school Giveaway’ for Members

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Money SmartsJune 27, 2022

Making homeownership more accessible and affordable

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NewsJune 16, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Awards a Total of $20K in Scholarship Aid to Members Pursuing Higher Education

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NewsJune 16, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union and Alliance for the Great Lakes’ Beach Cleanup Helps Conserve Coastline, Removes 33 lbs. of Litter from Waukegan North

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NewsJune 3, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Recognized as an Industry Leader with 2022 MAC Community Engagement Award

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NewsMay 31, 2022

Secondary Capital Helps Boost Financial Well-Being for Credit Union Members, Communities

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NewsMay 24, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Partners with Alliance for the Great Lakes to Spearhead Beach Cleanup in Waukegan

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Money SmartsMay 20, 2022

Small businesses are big business for local economies

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NewsApril 28, 2022

Website Refresh Coming Soon!

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NewsApril 28, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Hosts DBR Chamber of Commerce Event

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NewsApril 25, 2022

Digital Online & Mobile Banking Enhancements – Spring 2022

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NewsMarch 22, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Makes $10k Donation to Ukraine Relief Fund

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NewsMarch 17, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Opens New, Digital-First Branch in Libertyville

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Money SmartsMarch 16, 2022

What is a CD Ladder (and Should You Have One)?

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Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022

Complete Online Car Buying Guide

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NewsMarch 11, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Celebrates National Random Acts of Kindness Day

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NewsMarch 11, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Announces New Branch Opening in Libertyville

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Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022

What Is An IRA Account and Why Choose One?

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NewsMarch 11, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Announces Expanded Scholarship Opportunities

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NewsMarch 11, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Announces 2021 Winners of GREAT Job Sales and Service Awards

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NewsMarch 11, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Expands Field of Membership to Include all of Cook County and Chicago

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NewsMarch 11, 2022

40th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration in Uptown Chicago

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NewsMarch 11, 2022

GLCU Virtually Reads & Donates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Books to Zion Students

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Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022

Buying a Vehicle from a Dealership vs. a Private Seller: What You Need to Know

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NewsMarch 11, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Finalizes Deal for Secondary Capital

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Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022

Money Market vs. Certificates of Deposit : Which is better for your savings goals?

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Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022

5 Reasons to Consider a Credit Union Auto Loan

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Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022

2022 Tax Season: Everything You Need to Know to File Taxes This Year

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Money SmartsMarch 11, 2022

Understanding Different Types of Debt

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NewsMarch 11, 2022

Great Lakes Credit Union Sponsors “Who Am I”, Inaugural Youth Summit in Bolingbrook, IL

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NewsMarch 11, 2022

GLCU Union Board Director Receives Once in a Lifetime 2022 “Drum Major for Justice” Award

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Money SmartsDecember 27, 2021

How Online Bill Pay Can Save You Time & Money

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NewsDecember 16, 2021

Great Lakes Credit Union Gives Back – With Toys for Tots Donations

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Money SmartsDecember 3, 2021

Identifying and Preventing 5 Holiday Shopping Scams

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SecurityNovember 24, 2021

Cybersecurity: A Key Ingredient in the Recipe for Safe Holiday Shopping

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Money SmartsNovember 16, 2021

15 Steps to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

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Money SmartsNovember 11, 2021

How Much Car Can I Afford?

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Money SmartsNovember 3, 2021

How to Keep from Blowing Your Budget Around the Holidays

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NewsNovember 3, 2021

Great Lakes Credit Union Wins CUES’ First Ever “DEI: Catalyst for Change” Award

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NewsOctober 8, 2021

Great Lakes Credit Union Announces Organizational Changes, New Executive Leadership

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NewsSeptember 21, 2021

Great Lakes Credit Union Introduces More Rewarding Free Checking Account

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NewsSeptember 15, 2021

Great Lakes Credit Union Gives Away Over $8,000 to Members and Employees During its “Summer Celebration”

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NewsSeptember 9, 2021

GLCU Commits $3k to supporting Children's Literacy in Lake County

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Money SmartsAugust 19, 2021

Tips to help better protect yourself from fraud

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Money SmartsAugust 16, 2021

Avoiding Debt Relief Scams

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NewsAugust 13, 2021

GLCU Announces New Chief Operations Officer

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NewsJuly 16, 2021

GLCU Welcomes New Leadership

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Coffee BreakCommunityMay 24, 2021

Affordable Homeownership Programs

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CommunityMoney SmartsApril 19, 2021

Things to Know About Condo Ownership

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NewsApril 2, 2021

GLCU Presents Youth Savings Month

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Money SmartsMarch 26, 2021

3 Ways to Earn

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Money SmartsMarch 5, 2021

Appealing Your Property Taxes

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CommunityYouth & MoneyFebruary 11, 2021

2021 GLCU Scholarship

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February 3, 2021

Dealing with Debt

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NewsJanuary 4, 2021

GLCU's Steve Bugg Appointed to Lake County Community Foundation Board

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NewsDecember 31, 2020

GLCU to Participate in SBA Paycheck Protection Program

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Youth & MoneyDecember 31, 2020

Second Stimulus On The Way

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NewsDecember 29, 2020

Business View Magazine Article

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NewsDecember 24, 2020

Bunny Nixon Honored as Emeritus Board Member

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NewsDecember 22, 2020

GLCU Gives Back

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Money SmartsDecember 1, 2020

Tips for Holiday Spending

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CommunityMoney SmartsYouth & MoneyNovember 6, 2020

Down Payment Assistance Programs

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Money SmartsNovember 1, 2020

Now is time to review your auto and home insurance

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CommunityOctober 21, 2020

Virtual Volunteering

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CommunityMoney SmartsOctober 13, 2020

Is now a good time to refinance your home and auto?

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Money SmartsSeptember 25, 2020

Increasing Income

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August 21, 2020

Avoid Scams: Online Shopping During COVID-19

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CommunityAugust 10, 2020

COVID Relief Fund

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CalendarCommunityMoney SmartsYouth & MoneyAugust 5, 2020

Upcoming Virtual Financial Reality Fair

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July 30, 2020

Credit for Beginners

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July 23, 2020

Remodeling Your Home for Accessibility

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NewsJuly 19, 2020

Great Lakes Credit Union encourages all small-business owners to apply for the SBA PPP loan before Aug 24, 2020

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NewsJuly 15, 2020

Great Lakes Credit Union invests $90,000 into local community in support of COVID-19 relief

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NewsJuly 1, 2020

2020 Scholarship Winners

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CommunityMoney SmartsYouth & MoneyJune 22, 2020

Teaching Financial Literacy during Covid-19

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CommunityJune 18, 2020

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Video Message from GLCU’s President and Board Chair

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Money SmartsYouth & MoneyJune 11, 2020

Helpful Student Loan Information during Covid-19

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NewsJune 3, 2020

Importance of DEI Addressed to GLCU Staff

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CommunityMay 19, 2020

Tenant Rights and Responsibilities During COVID-19

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May 12, 2020

Homeownership Rights and Responsibilities During COVID-19

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May 5, 2020

Using Financial Products During a Hardship

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Money SmartsApril 21, 2020

Credit as an Asset

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Money SmartsApril 14, 2020

Are You Worried About a Financial Emergency?

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CommunityMoney SmartsApril 7, 2020

Resources to Supplement Your Income

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Money SmartsMarch 26, 2020

How To Avoid Fees With A Free Online Checking Account

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Money SmartsMarch 12, 2020

Checking Accounts: 5 Benefits to Improve Your Finances

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Money SmartsFebruary 27, 2020

7 Reasons Why Credit Unions Have Better Free Checking Accounts

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Money SmartsFebruary 13, 2020

What Is A Checking Account & Why You Need One

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Money SmartsJanuary 30, 2020

6 Ways To Get The Most For Your Money With No Fee Checking Accounts

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CommunityMoney SmartsJune 18, 2019

Should You Refinance Your Home?

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CommunityMoney SmartsMay 15, 2019

VA Loans 101

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SecurityApril 26, 2019

Add an Extra Level of Protection to Your Account

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CommunityApril 17, 2019

What is a Home Equity Loan?

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CommunityNewsApril 16, 2019

FHA Loans 101

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Coffee BreakMoney SmartsMarch 25, 2019

Tax Return Not What You Expected?

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Coffee BreakMarch 19, 2019

How to Choose the Right Paint Colors for your Home

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Money SmartsFebruary 20, 2019

Essential Improvements to Make Before Listing Your House

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Money SmartsFebruary 18, 2019

Factors That Influence Your Home's Value

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Money SmartsJanuary 16, 2019

Overlooked Tax Deductions

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NewsDecember 18, 2018

We Are Crushing Fees at GLCU!

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Money SmartsDecember 3, 2018

Holiday Spending

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Money SmartsSeptember 11, 2018

Saving On Home Renovations

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Money SmartsSeptember 5, 2018

Retire Comfortably

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Money SmartsAugust 27, 2018

Considering Refinancing Your Home Mortgage?

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NewsMay 10, 2018

GLCU's Random Acts of Kindness in 2018

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CommunityMoney SmartsMay 8, 2018

Finding Legitimate Financial Advice

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Coffee BreakMoney SmartsApril 26, 2018

Is Unlimited Data Actually a Deal?

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Money SmartsYouth & MoneyApril 26, 2018

Avoid Skimmers at Fuel Pumps

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CommunityMoney SmartsSecurityApril 26, 2018

Beware of Medical Scams

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Money SmartsApril 3, 2018

Entrepreneurship: The New Retirement

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March 28, 2018

Celebrate the Science of Saving During Youth Savings Month

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Coffee BreakSecurityMarch 27, 2018

Gardening Tips for Springtime

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NewsMarch 6, 2018

Website Refresh

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NewsFebruary 23, 2018

GLCU's Extremely Free Checking Account

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SecurityFebruary 12, 2018

Social Media Scams

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NewsNovember 30, 2017

NEW Ratings & Reviews

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