Marquette Bank, a locally-owned neighborhood bank, recently held a Chili Cook-Off where employees faced off with their best chili recipe to help benefit local shelter organizations. Kevin McCarthy, Fraud Analyst at the Corporate Center, was awarded first place by a panel of judges in charge of deciding the best chili. The Cook-Off raised $395 for local shelter organizations and included donations from employees to sample the different chili recipes.

The Chili Cook-Off is part of Marquette Bank’s Neighborhood Commitment, where each quarter the bank focuses on a different area of need: shelter, hunger, education and health/wellness. To learn more about Marquette Bank and its Neighborhood Commitment, visit www.emarquettebank.com/neighborhood or call 1-888-254-9500.

Photo Caption: Several employees participated in the Chili Cook-off that raised $395.00 for local shelter organizations. Front Row (left to right): Anne Eckroth (Oak Lawn), Phillip Engstrom (Hoffman Estates), Judie Pacius (Burbank), Teresa Yanez (Bridgeview), Susan Erlain (Orland Park); Back row: Paul Eckroth (Oak Lawn), Kevin McCarthy (Chicago Ridge), Vickie Ellis (Frankfort), Jerry Magold (Orland Hills).