PeopleFirst Bank is having a grand opening special with a 2.75% APY 13-month CD. Minimum deposit on this certificate is $2,500. This rate is current as of 5/15/2009. It appears that a branch visit is required to open an account. Branches are located in Joliet and Shorewood, Illinois which are about 40 miles southwest of [...]

Access Credit Union is listing very competitive yields on its share and IRA certificates. These include a 4.26% APY 6-month CD, 4.51% APY 12-month CD, 4.71% APY 30-month CD and a 4.85% APY 60-month CD. The minimum deposit is $10,000. Yields are 15 basis points lower for a minimum deposit of $500. Membership is open [...]

Bridgeview Bank of Illinois (IL) is offering a special 7.77% APY 7-month CD. The minimum is $2,500, and the maximum is $7,777.77 per household. It’s only for new customers, and a qualified checking account is required with direct deposit. Direct deposit must be established within 45 days or CD will be penalized by reducing the [...]

Alliant Credit Union is offering 5.15% APY on its 12 and 24 month certificates. The minimum deposit is $1,000. This is also available as an IRA certificate and a Coverdell ESA Certificate. Membership is open to those who live or work in several Chicagoland communities. National PTA members are also eligible. There’s a $25 membership [...]