Bank reports net income drop in 2007

PARIS, Ill. – First BancTrust Corp., which has banking offices in Savoy and Rantoul, reported a drop in net income, not only for the fourth quarter of 2007 but also for the whole year.

"The year 2007 will linger in our memories as one of the toughest years we have experienced," said President Terry J. Howard, who noted First Bank & Trust recently closed one of its offices in Rantoul.

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