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The Puri Foundation, an affiliate of First Midwest Group, was founded in 2014 by Sunil Puri. Mr. Puri, who is also the CEO and Founder of First Midwest Group, was empowered by current global conversations on race and racism. Sunil and his son,...

LOCAL   First Midwest Group was proud to honor Rockford’s Italian heritage by sponsoring the 2nd annual Solo Italiano Festival this past Sunday, July 21st at Franchesco's Ristorante. “Grazie” to all who enjoyed this fabulous day of music,...

First Midwest Group was honored to give use of the land for the Veteran’s Memorial Circle Re-Beautification Headquarters. We are humbled as we remember a quote by Winston Churchill, “Never was so much owed by so many to so few.” Many thanks to...

First Midwest Group has donated to the Northwest Community Center, located in Rockford just west of the Downtown district. This donation will go towards upgrades in the kitchen. The Northwest Community Center helps “foster resilience and enrich...

Eight acres of land has been donated to Rockford Christian Schools by Sunil Puri. This land will be developed into housing opportunities for students joining Rockford from abroad or out of state. This new development will enrich the lives of all...

First Midwest Group Founder and CEO, Sunil Puri, donated $2.25 million to the YMCA of Rock River Valley to expand their facilities to the east side of Rockford. This location will provide opportunities for education, health, and fitness to the...

First Midwest Group founder, Sunil Puri, donated 4.4 acres of land to Remedies Renewing Lives, an organization that provides support to vulnerable members of our community. This land will be developed into a $5 million facility to aid in Remedies...

(RRStar, Jun 4, 2012, Cathy Bayer)-For years, Rockford College has owned Easton Parkway, a winding street that links the campus to the hustle and bustle of East State Street’s retail shops and restaurants.   The private college, in a financial...

(RRStar, Jun 4, 2012, Cathy Bayer)-For years, Rockford College has owned Easton Parkway, a winding street that links the campus to the hustle and bustle of East State Street’s retail shops and restaurants.   The private college, in a financial...

(RRStar, Aug 21, 2009, Corina Curry)-The United Way of Rock River Valley will contract with a local grant writing service this year to increase the amount of money the organization is able to dole out to its 48 partner agencies.   The contract...