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SEC Filings
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April 23, 2013 DEF 14A

- NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORP DEF 14A 5-23-2013

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, For Use of

March 28, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 28, 2013 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Juri

March 28, 2013 15-12G

- FORM 15-12G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTION 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Commission File Number: 000-19300 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as

March 28, 2013 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION

EXHIBIT 99.1 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION For further information contact: Scott M. Yelvington, President and CEO Northern States Financial Corporation 847-244-6000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Northern States Financial Corporation to Deregister Common Stock with the SEC Waukegan, IL, March 28, 2013 – Northern States Financial Corporation (OTC Markets: NSFC) (the “Company”) announced today that

March 11, 2013 10-K

Annual Report - NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORP 10-K 12-31-2012

10-K 1 form10k.htm NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORP 10-K 12-31-2012 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period f

March 11, 2013 EX-14

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION CODE OF ETHICS NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND

EX-14 2 ex14.htm EXHIBIT 14 EXHIBIT 14 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION CODE OF ETHICS NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Your Personal & Business Conduct Policy BUSINESS CONDUCT – GENERAL To ensure orderly operations and provide the best possible work environment, Northern States Financial Corporation expects employees to follow rules of conduct that will protect the inte

March 11, 2013 EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

EX-99.1 7 ex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 TARP Principal Executive Officer Certification I, Scott Yelvington, certify, based on my knowledge, that: 1. The compensation committee of Northern States Financial Corporation (the “Company”) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with the senior risk officer every six months during the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period (the a

March 11, 2013 EX-99.2

EXHIBIT 99.2

EX-99.2 8 ex992.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 EXHIBIT 99.2 TARP Principal Financial Officer Certification I, Steven Neudecker, certify, based on my knowledge, that: 1. The compensation committee of Northern States Financial Corporation (the “Company”) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with the senior risk officer every six months during the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period (the a

March 11, 2013 EX-21

SUBSIDIARIES OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION NorStates Bank 1601 N. Lewis Avenue Waukegan, Illinois 60085 State of Organization - Illinois A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Northern States Financial Corporation NorProperties, Inc. 1601 N. Lewis A

EX-21 3 ex21.htm EXHIBIT 21 EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION NorStates Bank 1601 N. Lewis Avenue Waukegan, Illinois 60085 State of Organization - Illinois A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Northern States Financial Corporation NorProperties, Inc. 1601 N. Lewis Avenue Waukegan, Illinois 60085 State of Organization - Illinois A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Northern States Fi

March 8, 2013 S-8 POS

- POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT TO FORM S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 7, 2013 Registration No.

January 18, 2013 SC 13G/A

NSFC / Northern States Financial Corp. / Bertrand Theodore - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Rule 13d-102) Information to be included in Statements filed Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b), (c) and (d) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to Rule 13d-2 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2)* Northern States Financial Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 66

December 21, 2012 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): December 18, 2012 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other J

December 21, 2012 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION APPOINTS P. DAVID KUHL TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXHIBIT 99.1 Northern States Financial Corporation 1601 North Lewis Avenue P.O.Box 39 Waukegan, Illinois 60079-0039 847-244-6000 December 21, 2012 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION APPOINTS P. DAVID KUHL TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS WAUKEGAN, IL, December 21, 2012 – Northern States Financial Corporation (OTC: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, a FDIC-insured financial institution, today annou

November 8, 2012 EX-15.1

Exhibit 15.1

EXHIBIT 15.1 Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm’s Acknowledgement Letter To Board of Directors and Stockholders Northern States Financial Corporation We are aware of the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement (Form S-8: No. 333-170065) of our report dated November 6, 2012 related to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Northern States Financ

November 8, 2012 10-Q

Quarterly Report - NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION 10-Q 9-30-2012

form10q.htm United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000 - 19300 NOR

August 3, 2012 10-Q

Quarterly Report - NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION 10-Q 6-30-2012

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000 - 19300 NORTHERN STATES FINA

August 3, 2012 EX-15.1

Exhibit 15.1

EXHIBIT 15.1 Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm’s Acknowledgement Letter To Board of Directors and Stockholders Northern States Financial Corporation We are aware of the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement (Form S-8: No. 333-170065) of our report dated August 1, 2012 related to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Northern States Financia

May 18, 2012 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 17, 2012 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Jurisd

May 2, 2012 10-Q

Quarterly Report - NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORP 10-Q 3-31-2012

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000 - 19300 NORTHERN STATES FIN

May 2, 2012 EX-15.1

Exhibit 15.1

EXHIBIT 15.1 Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm’s Acknowledgement Letter To Board of Directors and Stockholders Northern States Financial Corporation We are aware of the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement (Form S-8: No. 333-170065) of our report dated May 1, 2012 related to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Northern States Financial C

April 17, 2012 DEF 14A

- NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORP DEF 14A 5-17-2012

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, For Use of

February 29, 2012 10-K

Annual Report - NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION 10-K 12-31-2011

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K T ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 OR £ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000 - 19300 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIA

February 29, 2012 EX-99.2

EXHIBIT 99.2

EX-99.2 9 ex992.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 EXHIBIT 99.2 TARP Principal Financial Officer Certification I, Steven Neudecker, certify, based on my knowledge, that: 1. The compensation committee of Northern States Financial Corporation (the “Company”) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with the senior risk officer every six months during the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period (the a

February 29, 2012 EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

EX-99.1 8 ex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 TARP Principal Executive Officer Certification I, Scott Yelvington, certify, based on my knowledge, that: 1. The compensation committee of Northern States Financial Corporation (the “Company”) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with the senior risk officer every six months during the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period (the a

February 29, 2012 EX-14

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION CODE OF ETHICS NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND

EX-14 2 ex14.htm EXHIBIT 14 EXHIBIT 14 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION CODE OF ETHICS NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Your Personal & Business Conduct Policy BUSINESS CONDUCT – GENERAL To ensure orderly operations and provide the best possible work environment, Northern States Financial Corporation expects employees to follow rules of conduct that will protect the inte

February 29, 2012 EX-21

SUBSIDIARIES OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION NorStates Bank 1601 N. Lewis Avenue Waukegan, Illinois 60085 State of Organization - Illinois A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Northern States Financial Corporation NorProperties, Inc. 1601 N. Lewis A

EX-21 3 ex21.htm EXHIBIT 21 EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION NorStates Bank 1601 N. Lewis Avenue Waukegan, Illinois 60085 State of Organization - Illinois A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Northern States Financial Corporation NorProperties, Inc. 1601 N. Lewis Avenue Waukegan, Illinois 60085 State of Organization - Illinois A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Northern States Fi

February 17, 2012 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 17, 2012 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other J

February 17, 2012 25

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February 14, 2012 SC 13G/A

NSFC / Northern States Financial Corp. / ABDULA FRED - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Rule 13d-102) Information to be included in Statements filed Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b), (c) and (d) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to Rule 13d-2 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Northern States Financial Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 66

February 7, 2012 8-K

Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Financial Statements and Exhibits - FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 2, 2012 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Ju

February 7, 2012 EX-99.1

Northern States Financial Corporation to Voluntarily Delist from NASDAQ; Common Stock Expected to be Traded in the Over-the-Counter Market

EXHIBIT 99.1 Northern States Financial Corporation 1601 North Lewis Avenue P.O. Box 39 Waukegan, Illinois 60079-0039 847-244-6000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Northern States Financial Corporation to Voluntarily Delist from NASDAQ; Common Stock Expected to be Traded in the Over-the-Counter Market WAUKEGAN, IL, February 7, 2012 – Northern States Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: NSFC) (the “Company”), holdin

February 6, 2012 SC 13G/A

NSFC / Northern States Financial Corp. / Bertrand Theodore - THEODORE BERTRAND SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Rule 13d-102) Information to be included in Statements filed Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b), (c) and (d) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to Rule 13d-2 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Northern States Financial Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 66

January 10, 2012 8-K

Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing - FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 9, 2012 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Jur

December 21, 2011 EX-99.1

Retirement of Fred Abdula as Director and Chairman Emeritus of Northern States Financial Corporation and NorStates Bank

EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED DECEMBER 21, 2011 EXHIBIT 99.1 Northern States Financial Corporation 1601 North Lewis Avenue P.O.Box 39 Waukegan, Illinois 60079-0039 847-244-6000 December 21, 2011 Retirement of Fred Abdula as Director and Chairman Emeritus of Northern States Financial Corporation and NorStates Bank WAUKEGAN, IL, December 21, 2011 – Northern States Financial Corporation (N

December 21, 2011 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): December 20, 2011 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other J

November 4, 2011 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000 - 19300 NORTHERN STATES

November 4, 2011 EX-15.1

Exhibit 15.1

EXHIBIT 15.1 Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm’s Acknowledgement Letter To Board of Directors and Stockholders Northern States Financial Corporation We are aware of the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement (Form S-8: No. 333-170065) of our report dated November 1, 2011 related to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Northern States Financ

August 10, 2011 EX-99.1

[NSFC LETTERHEAD]

EXHIBIT 99.1 [NSFC LETTERHEAD] TO: Executive Officers and Directors of Northern States Financial Corporation FROM: Scott Yelvington, President and CEO DATE: August 10, 2011 RE: Notice of Termination of Previously Announced Blackout Period and Suspension of Trading by Directors and Executive Officers of Northern States Financial Corporation As a director and/or executive officer of Northern States

August 10, 2011 8-K

Temporary Suspension of Trading Under Registrant's Employee Benefit Plans, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): August 10, 2011 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Jur

August 5, 2011 EX-15.1

Exhibit 15.1

EXHIBIT 15.1 Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm’s Acknowledgement Letter To Board of Directors and Stockholders Northern States Financial Corporation We are aware of the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement (Form S-8: No. 333-170065) of our report dated July 29, 2011 related to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Northern States Financial

August 5, 2011 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000 - 19300 NORTHERN STATES FINA

June 7, 2011 8-K

Temporary Suspension of Trading Under Registrant's Employee Benefit Plans, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): June 1, 2011 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Jurisd

June 7, 2011 EX-99.1

[NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION LETTERHEAD]

EXHIBIT 99.1 [NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION LETTERHEAD] TO: Executive Officers and Directors of Northern States Financial Corporation FROM: Scott Yelvington, President and CEO DATE: June 7, 2011 RE: Notice of Trading Blackout Period for Directors and Executive Officers As you may know, Northern States Financial Corporation (the “Company”) will be making certain changes under the Northern S

May 23, 2011 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 19, 2011 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Jurisd

May 2, 2011 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000 - 19300 NORTHERN STATES FIN

May 2, 2011 EX-15.1

Exhibit 15.1

EXHIBIT 15.1 Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm’s Acknowledgement Letter To Board of Directors and Stockholders Northern States Financial Corporation We are aware of the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement (Form S-8: No. 333-170065) of our report dated April 29, 2011 related to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements of Northern States Financial Corporat

April 19, 2011 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, For Use of

March 28, 2011 SC 13G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Rule 13d-102) Information to be included in Statements filed Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b), (c) and (d) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to Rule 13d-2 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Northern States Financial Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 665

March 2, 2011 EX-14

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION CODE OF ETHICS NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND

EXHIBIT 14 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION CODE OF ETHICS NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Your Personal & Business Conduct Policy BUSINESS CONDUCT – GENERAL To ensure orderly operations and provide the best possible work environment, Northern States Financial Corporation expects employees to follow rules of conduct that will protect the interests and safety of all employees and the Corporation.

March 2, 2011 EX-99.2

EXHIBIT 99.2

EXHIBIT 99.2 TARP Principal Financial Officer Certification I, Steven Neudecker, certify, based on my knowledge, that: 1. The compensation committee of Northern States Financial Corporation (the “Company”) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least once during any part of the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period (the applicable period), the seni

March 2, 2011 EX-10.9

FORM OF RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT 10.9 FORM OF RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT AGREEMENT dated as of the day of , 2011 (this “Agreement”) by and between Northern States Financial Corporation (the “Company” or “NorStates”), and (the “Director”). WHEREAS, NorStates deems it advisable to award to Director restricted shares of common stock of the Company, $0.40 par value, (“Restricted Stock”) on the terms and conditions set forth h

March 2, 2011 EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1 TARP Principal Executive Officer Certification I, Scott Yelvington, certify, based on my knowledge, that: 1. The compensation committee of Northern States Financial Corporation (the “Company”) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least once during any part of the most recently completed fiscal year that was a TARP period (the applicable period), the seni

March 2, 2011 EX-10.8

FORM OF RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT 10.8 FORM OF RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT AGREEMENT dated as of the day of (this “Agreement”) by and between Northern States Financial Corporation (the “Company” or “NorStates”), and (the “Executive”). WHEREAS, NorStates deems it advisable to award to Executive restricted shares of common stock of the Company, $0.40 par value, (“Restricted Stock”) on the terms and conditions set forth herein

March 2, 2011 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K T ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 OR £ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000 - 19300 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIA

March 2, 2011 EX-21

SUBSIDIARIES OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION NorStates Bank 1601 N. Lewis Avenue Waukegan, Illinois 60085 State of Organization - Illinois A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Northern States Financial Corporation NorProperties, Inc. 1601 N. Lewis A

EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION NorStates Bank 1601 N.

February 14, 2011 SC 13G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Rule 13d-102) Information to be included in Statements filed Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b), (c) and (d) and Amendments Thereto Filed Pursuant to Rule 13d-2 Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Northern States Financial Corporation (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 665

January 14, 2011 EX-24.1

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Kerry J.

January 14, 2011 EX-24.1

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Kerry J.

January 14, 2011 EX-24.1

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Thomas M.

January 14, 2011 EX-24.1

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Kerry J.

January 14, 2011 EX-24.1

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Kerry J.

January 14, 2011 EX-24.1

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Kerry J.

January 14, 2011 EX-24.1

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Kerry J.

January 14, 2011 EX-24.1

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Kerry J.

January 14, 2011 EX-24.1

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Kerry J.

January 14, 2011 EX-24.1

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Kerry J.

January 11, 2011 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 5, 2011 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Jur

November 4, 2010 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000 - 19300 NORTHERN STATES

November 4, 2010 EX-15.1

Exhibit 15.1

EXHIBIT 15.1 Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm’s Acknowledgement Letter To Board of Directors and Stockholders Northern States Financial Corporation We are aware of the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement (Form S-8: No. 333-170065) of our report dated November 4, 2010 related to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements of Northern States Financial Corpor

October 26, 2010 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Kerry Biegay, Thomas M.

October 21, 2010 EX-99.1

2009 RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION ARTICLE 1 PURPOSE AND EFFECTIVE DATE

EXHIBIT 99.1 2009 RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION ARTICLE 1 PURPOSE AND EFFECTIVE DATE 1.1 Purpose. The purpose of this 2009 Restricted Stock Plan of Northern States Financial Corporation is to promote the long-term financial success of Northern States Financial Corporation, increasing stockholder value by providing employees and directors the opportunity to acquire an

October 21, 2010 S-8

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 21, 2010 Registration No.

October 21, 2010 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 20, 2010 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Ju

October 21, 2010 EX-99.1

October 21, 2010 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION APPOINTS CHARLES WILLIAM SMITH TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EX-99.1 2 ex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 Northern States Financial Corporation 1601 North Lewis Avenue P.O.Box 39 Waukegan, Illinois 60079-0039 847-244-6000 October 21, 2010 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION APPOINTS CHARLES WILLIAM SMITH TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS WAUKEGAN, IL, October 21, 2010 – Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, a FDIC-

October 21, 2010 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Kerry Biegay, Thomas M.

September 27, 2010 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints each of Kerry Biegay, Thomas M.

September 22, 2010 EX-99.1

September 22, 2010 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION APPOINTS BARBARA J. MARTIN TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXHIBIT 99.1 Northern States Financial Corporation 1601 North Lewis Avenue P.O.Box 39 Waukegan, Illinois 60079-0039 847-244-6000 September 22, 2010 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION APPOINTS BARBARA J. MARTIN TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS WAUKEGAN, IL, September 22, 2010 – Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, a FDIC-insured financial institution, to

September 22, 2010 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 21, 2010 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other

September 16, 2010 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 10, 2010 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other

August 12, 2010 10-Q/A

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q/A (Amendment No. 1) ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010 ¨ TRANSITION

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q/A (Amendment No. 1) ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000 - 19300

July 29, 2010 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000 - 19300 NORTHERN STATES FINA

May 25, 2010 EX-99.1

May 25, 2010 Fred Abdula Retires as Chairman of the Board of Northern States Financial Corporation and NorStates Bank; Allan J. Jacobs, CPA, Named Chairman

EXHIBIT 99.1 May 25, 2010 Fred Abdula Retires as Chairman of the Board of Northern States Financial Corporation and NorStates Bank; Allan J. Jacobs, CPA, Named Chairman WAUKEGAN, IL, May 25, 2010 – Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, an FDIC-insured financial institution, today announced that Fred Abdula, the long-time Chairman of the Board of

May 25, 2010 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 20, 2010 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Jurisd

May 5, 2010 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000 - 19300 NORTHERN STATES FIN

April 22, 2010 8-K/A

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (AMENDMENT NO. 2) CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 16, 2010 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727

April 22, 2010 EX-10.2

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION WASHINGTON, D.C. STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION DIVISION OF BANKING SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS

EXHIBIT 10.2 FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION WASHINGTON, D.C. AND STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION DIVISION OF BANKING SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS ) In the Matter of ) STIPULATION AND CONSENT ) TO THE ISSUANCE OF A NORSTATES BANK ) CONSENT ORDER WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS ) ) (Illinois Chartered ) FDIC-10-116b Insured Nonmember Bank) ) DB NO. 2010-DB-33 ) Subject to th

April 22, 2010 EX-10.1

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION WASHINGTON, D.C. STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION DIVISION OF BANKING SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS

EXHIBIT 10.1 FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION WASHINGTON, D.C. AND STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION DIVISION OF BANKING SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS ) In the Matter of ) CONSENT ORDER ) NORSTATES BANK ) WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS ) FDIC-10-116b ) DB NO. 2010-DB-33 (ILLINOIS CHARTERED ) INSURED NONMEMBER BANK) ) ) NorStates Bank, Waukegan, Illinois (“Bank”), having been a

April 20, 2010 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

def14a Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 6, 2010 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 5, 2010 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Juris

March 26, 2010 EX-21

SUBSIDIARIES OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION

EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION NorStates Bank 1601 N.

March 26, 2010 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000 — 19300 NORTHE

March 26, 2010 EX-14

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION CODE OF ETHICS NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

EXHIBIT 14 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION CODE OF ETHICS NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES BUSINESS CONDUCT – GENERAL To ensure orderly operations and provide the best possible work environment, Northern States Financial Corporation expects employees to follow rules of conduct that will protect the interests and safety of all employees and the Corporation.

March 26, 2010 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION TARP Principal Executive Officer Certification

EXHIBIT 99.1 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION TARP Principal Executive Officer Certification I, Scott Yelvington, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of Northern States Financial Corporation (the “Company”) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during the period beginning on the later of September 14, 2009,

March 26, 2010 EX-99.2

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION TARP Principal Financial Officer Certification

EXHIBIT 99.2 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION TARP Principal Financial Officer Certification I, Brett Houston, certify, based on my knowledge, that: (i) The compensation committee of Northern States Financial Corporation (the “Company”) has discussed, reviewed, and evaluated with senior risk officers at least every six months during the period beginning on the later of September 14, 2009, or

March 18, 2010 8-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (AMENDMENT NO. 1) CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 16, 201

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (AMENDMENT NO. 1) CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 16, 2010 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727

March 17, 2010 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION KEY PERFORMANCE DATA ($ 000’s, except per share data) Year ended December 31: 2009 2008 Net Income $ (35,558 ) $ (9,273 ) Basic Earnings Per Share $ (8.94 ) $ (2.26 ) Return on Average Assets -5.55 % -1.43 % Retu

EXHIBIT 99.1 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION KEY PERFORMANCE DATA ($ 000’s, except per share data) Year ended December 31: 2009 2008 Net Income $ (35,558 ) $ (9,273 ) Basic Earnings Per Share $ (8.94 ) $ (2.26 ) Return on Average Assets -5.55 % -1.43 % Return on Average Equity -53.49 % -13.09 % Yield on Interest Earning Assets 4.91 % 5.74 % Cost of Interest Bearing Liabilities 1.99 % 2.68 %

March 17, 2010 8-K/A

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (AMENDMENT NO. 1) CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 16, 2010 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727

March 8, 2010 EX-99.1

Retirement of Fred Abdula as Chief Executive Officer of Northern States Financial Corporation and NorStates Bank

EXHIBIT 99.1 Northern States Financial Corporation 1601 North Lewis Avenue P.O. Box 39 Waukegan, Illinois 60079-0039 847-244-6000 Retirement of Fred Abdula as Chief Executive Officer of Northern States Financial Corporation and NorStates Bank WAUKEGAN, IL, March 8, 2010 – Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, an FDIC-insured financial institution

March 8, 2010 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 2, 2010 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Juris

February 24, 2010 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 24, 2010 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other J

February 24, 2010 EX-99.1

February 24, 2010 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL REPORTS 2009 FINANCIAL RESULTS

EXHIBIT 99.1 Northern States Financial Corporation 1601 North Lewis Avenue P.O.Box 39 Waukegan, Illinois 60079-0039 847-244-6000 February 24, 2010 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL REPORTS 2009 FINANCIAL RESULTS WAUKEGAN, IL, February 24, 2010 – Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, an FDIC-insured financial institution, reported a net loss for 2009 of $

February 16, 2010 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 10, 2010 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other J

January 20, 2010 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 19, 2010 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Ju

November 16, 2009 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000 - 19300 NORTHERN STATES

November 10, 2009 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): November 10, 2009 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other J

November 10, 2009 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

EXHIBIT 99.1 November 10, 2009 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS WAUKEGAN, IL, November 10, 2009 – Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, an FDIC-insured financial institution, today reported that several factors contributed to a net loss for the third quarter of 2009 of $17,742,000, or $4.42 per share. This compa

August 10, 2009 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000 - 19300 NORTHERN STATES FINA

August 3, 2009 EX-99.1

August 3, 2009 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

EXHIBIT 99.1 August 3, 2009 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS WAUKEGAN, IL, August 3, 2009 – Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, an FDIC-insured financial institution, today reports that the continuing faltering economy and the weakening of financial markets has resulted in a one-time charge of $9.5 million to

August 3, 2009 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): August 3, 2009 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Juri

May 8, 2009 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2009 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2009 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000 - 19300 NORTHERN STATES FIN

May 4, 2009 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL REPORTS - - REVISED FIRST QUARTER 2009 BOOK VALUE PER SHARE NUMBER

EXHIBIT 99.1 Northern States Financial Corporation 1601 North Lewis Avenue P.O. Box 39 Waukegan, Illinois 60079-0039 847-244-6000 May 4, 2009 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL REPORTS - - REVISED FIRST QUARTER 2009 BOOK VALUE PER SHARE NUMBER WAUKEGAN, IL, May 4, 2009 – Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, an FDIC insured financial institution, reports

May 4, 2009 8-K/A

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (AMENDMENT NO. 1) CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 30, 2009 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727

April 30, 2009 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 30, 2009 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Juri

April 30, 2009 EX-99.1

April 30, 2009 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

EXHIBIT 99.1 Northern States Financial Corporation 1601 North Lewis Avenue P.O.Box 39 Waukegan, Illinois 60079-0039 847-244-6000 April 30, 2009 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS WAUKEGAN, IL, April 30, 2009 – Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, an FDIC insured financial institution, today reported a first quarter 2009 loss

April 23, 2009 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registran

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ý Defin

April 10, 2009 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registran

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ý Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ¨ Defin

March 25, 2009 EX-14

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION CODE OF ETHICS

EXHIBIT 14 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION CODE OF ETHICS BUSINESS CONDUCT — GENERAL To ensure orderly operations and provide the best possible work environment, Northern States Financial Corporation expects employees to follow rules of conduct that will protect the interests and safety of all employees and the Corporation.

March 25, 2009 EX-3.3

CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION

EXHIBIT 3.3 CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION Pursuant to Section 242 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, the undersigned, NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation, hereby certifies that: FIRST: At a meeting held on December 24, 2008, the Board of Directors of the Corporation adopted a resolution setting fort

March 25, 2009 EX-10.3

Form of Senior Executive Officer Letter Agreement and Waiver Under the TARP Capital Purchase Program

EXHIBIT 10.3 Form of Senior Executive Officer Letter Agreement and Waiver Under the TARP Capital Purchase Program I, [NAME], an executive officer of Northern States Financial Corporation intending to be bound, hereby acknowledge and agree as follows: In consideration for the benefits I will receive as a result of my employer’s participation in the United States Department of the Treasury’s TARP Ca

March 25, 2009 EX-21

SUBSIDIARIES OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION NorStates Bank 1601 N. Lewis Avenue Waukegan, Illinois 60085 State of Organization — Illinois A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Northern States Financial Corporation Northern States Statutory Trust I 1

EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION NorStates Bank 1601 N.

March 25, 2009 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 000-19300 NORTHERN

March 25, 2009 EX-3.2

CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION

EXHIBIT 3.2 CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION Pursuant to Section 242 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, the undersigned, Northern States Financial Corporation, a Delaware corporation, hereby certifies that: First: At a meeting held on February 17, 1998, the Board of Directors of the Corporation adopted the following resolutions

March 6, 2009 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL REPORTS 2008 FINANCIAL RESULTS Despite growth in net interest income, Company reports loss; Bank continues to be well-capitalized

EXHIBIT 99.1 March 6, 2009 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL REPORTS 2008 FINANCIAL RESULTS Despite growth in net interest income, Company reports loss; Bank continues to be well-capitalized WAUKEGAN, IL, March 6, 2009 – Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, an FDIC-insured financial institution, reported that, despite a 15 percent increase to its net in

March 6, 2009 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 6, 2009 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Juris

February 23, 2009 EX-4.1

EX-4.1

EXHIBIT 4.1

February 23, 2009 EX-10.2

United States Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 February 20, 2009

EXHIBIT 10.2 United States Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 February 20, 2009 Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is made to that certain Letter Agreement incorporating the Securities Purchase Agreement – Standard Terms dated of as of the date of this letter agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) between United States Department of Treasury (“Inve

February 23, 2009 EX-3.1

CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS FIXED RATE CUMULATIVE PERPETUAL PREFERRED STOCK, SERIES A NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION

EXHIBIT 3.1 CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS OF FIXED RATE CUMULATIVE PERPETUAL PREFERRED STOCK, SERIES A OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION Northern States Financial Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), in accordance with the provisions of Section 151 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware thereof, does he

February 23, 2009 EX-10.1

UST Seq. No.: 747

EXHIBIT 10.1 UST Seq. No.: 747 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 1500 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW WASHINGTON, D.C. 20220 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: The company set forth on the signature page hereto (the “Company”) intends to issue in a private placement the number of shares of a series of its preferred stock set forth on Schedule A hereto (the “Preferred Shares”) and a warrant to purchase the

February 23, 2009 EX-99.1

Financial Corporation 1601 North Lewis Avenue P.O.Box 39 Waukegan, Illinois 60079-0039 847-244-6000 February 23, 2009 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION ISSUES SHARES IN U.S. TREASURY CAPITAL PURCHASE PROGRAM

EXHIBIT 99.1 Northern States Financial Corporation 1601 North Lewis Avenue P.O.Box 39 Waukegan, Illinois 60079-0039 847-244-6000 February 23, 2009 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION ISSUES SHARES IN U.S. TREASURY CAPITAL PURCHASE PROGRAM WAUKEGAN, IL, February 23, 2009 – Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, a FDIC-insured financial institutio

February 23, 2009 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 20, 2009 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Company as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 000-19300 36-3449727 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation

February 23, 2009 EX-4.2

UST Seq. No.: 747

EXHIBIT 4.2 UST Seq. No.: 747 WARRANT TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT WHILE A REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING THERETO IS IN EFFECT UNDER SUCH ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR PUR

January 2, 2009 CORRESP

JENNIFER DURHAM KING 312-609-7835 [email protected] January 2, 2009

JENNIFER DURHAM KING 312-609-7835 [email protected] January 2, 2009 VIA E-MAIL AND EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Mail Stop 4561 Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Mr. William C. Friar Mr. Jonathan E. Gottlieb Re: Northern States Financial Corporation Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A File No. 000-19300 Filed Nov

January 2, 2009 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

FORM DEF 14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

December 18, 2008 CORRESP

December 18, 2008

December 18, 2008 VIA E-MAIL AND EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Mail Stop 4561 Washington, D.

December 15, 2008 CORRESP

WILLIAM K. HADLER 312-609-7590 [email protected]

WILLIAM K. HADLER 312-609-7590 [email protected] December 15, 2008 VIA E-MAIL AND EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Mail Stop 4561 Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Mr. William C. Friar Mr. Jonathan E. Gottlieb Re: Northern States Financial Corporation Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A File No. 000-19300 Filed No

December 8, 2008 CORRESP

JENNIFER DURHAM KING 312-609-7835 [email protected] December 8, 2008

JENNIFER DURHAM KING 312-609-7835 [email protected] December 8, 2008 VIA E-MAIL, EDGAR AND FEDEX United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Mail Stop 4561 Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Mr. William C. Friar Mr. Jonathan E. Gottlieb Re: Northern States Financial Corporation Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A File No. 000-19300 F

November 24, 2008 CORRESP

November 21, 2008

FORM CORRESP November 21, 2008 VIA E-MAIL AND EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Mail Stop 4561 Washington, D.

November 14, 2008 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 File

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ý Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ý Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of

November 5, 2008 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name

October 29, 2008 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 29, 2008 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Ju

October 29, 2008 EX-99.1

October 29, 2008 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL REPORTS THIRD QUARTER LOSS AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES AND WRITE-DOWN OF SECURITIES CORE OPERATIONS STRONG: LOANS & DEPOSITS GROW BANK CONTINUES TO BE WELL CAPITALIZED

EXHIBIT 99.1 October 29, 2008 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL REPORTS THIRD QUARTER LOSS AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES AND WRITE-DOWN OF SECURITIES CORE OPERATIONS STRONG: LOANS & DEPOSITS GROW BANK CONTINUES TO BE WELL CAPITALIZED WAUKEGAN, IL, October 29, 2008 – Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, a FDIC-insured financial institution, today repor

September 22, 2008 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Peggy J.

September 17, 2008 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 16, 2008 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other

September 17, 2008 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL NAMES SCOTT YELVINGTON PRESIDENT OF NORSTATES BANK

EXHIBIT 99.1 September 17, 2008 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL NAMES SCOTT YELVINGTON PRESIDENT OF NORSTATES BANK WAUKEGAN, IL, September 17, 2008 – Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, a FDIC-insured financial institution, today reported that Scott Yelvington has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of NorStates Bank, effective Septe

September 17, 2008 EX-10.1

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT 10.1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, made and entered into as of September 16, 2008, by and between NorStates Bank (hereinafter called the “Bank”), and Scott Yelvington (hereinafter called the “Employee”). WHEREAS, the Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northern States Financial Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Holding Company”); WHEREAS, the Bank desires to employ E

September 17, 2008 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 17, 2008 NORTHERN STATE

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 17, 2008 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other

August 4, 2008 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT T

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Re

July 30, 2008 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL REPORTS MIXED SECOND QUARTER RESULTS NET INTEREST INCOME INCREASES, BUT PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES OFFSETS GAIN – BANK’S CAPITAL EXCEEDS REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS Loans at Record Level

EXHIBIT 99.1 Northern States Financial Corporation 1601 North Lewis Avenue P.O.Box 39 Waukegan, Illinois 60079-0039 847-244-6000 July 30, 2008 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL REPORTS MIXED SECOND QUARTER RESULTS NET INTEREST INCOME INCREASES, BUT PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES OFFSETS GAIN – BANK’S CAPITAL EXCEEDS REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS Loans at Record Level WAUKEGAN, IL, July 30, 2008 – Northern States Fin

July 30, 2008 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 30, 2008 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Juris

June 27, 2008 EX-24.1

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Peggy J.

May 12, 2008 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of R

April 17, 2008 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL REPORTS IMPROVED FIRST QUARTER RESULTS Net Interest Income Increases 35 Percent Dividend Yield Now 4.1 Percent Annualized

EXHIBIT 99.1 April 17, 2008 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL REPORTS IMPROVED FIRST QUARTER RESULTS Net Interest Income Increases 35 Percent Dividend Yield Now 4.1 Percent Annualized WAUKEGAN, IL, April 17, 2008 – Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, today reported earnings for the first quarter of 2008 of $1,201,000, or $.29 per share, compared with $

April 17, 2008 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

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April 17, 2008 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 17, 2008 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Juri

March 14, 2008 EX-13

Copy of Portions of the Company's Annual Report to Stockholders

exv13 EXHIBIT 13 PORTIONS OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 Selected Consolidated Financial Data ($ 000’s) except per share data As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 Income Statement Data: Interest income $ 38,421 $ 36,633 $ 35,056 $ 32,092 $ 27,007 Interest expense 20,060 20,695 15,372 9,859 9,4

March 14, 2008 EX-21

List of Subsidiaries

exv21 EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION NorStates Bank 1601 N.

March 14, 2008 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

e10vk Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 14, 2008 EX-14

Code of Ethics

exv14 EXHIBIT 14 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION CODE OF ETHICS NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Your Personal & Business Conduct Policy BUSINESS CONDUCT – GENERAL To ensure orderly operations and provide the best possible work environment, Northern States Financial Corporation expects employees to follow rules of conduct that will protect the interests and safety of all employees and the Corporation.

March 7, 2008 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 7, 2008 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Juris

March 7, 2008 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL 2007 EARNINGS INCREASE 42 PERCENT Growth in Net Interest Income and Loans Dividends Increased

EXHIBIT 99.1 March 7, 2008 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL 2007 EARNINGS INCREASE 42 PERCENT Growth in Net Interest Income and Loans Dividends Increased WAUKEGAN, IL, March 7, 2008 – Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, today reported earnings for 2007 of $4,388,000, or $1.05 per share, compared with $3,092,000, or $.72 per share for 2006, an increase

November 7, 2007 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name

October 19, 2007 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL NINE MONTH EARNINGS INCREASE 47 PERCENT Net Interest Income and Loans Rise Annual Dividend Increased

EXHIBIT 99.1 October 19, 2007 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL NINE MONTH EARNINGS INCREASE 47 PERCENT Net Interest Income and Loans Rise Annual Dividend Increased WAUKEGAN, IL, October 19, 2007 – Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, today reported net income of $3,157,000, or $.75 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared with

October 19, 2007 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 19, 2007 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Ju

August 8, 2007 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Re

July 26, 2007 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 26, 2007 NORTHERN STATES FIN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 26, 2007 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Juris

July 26, 2007 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL SECOND QUARTER NET INCOME INCREASES 14.8 PERCENT Improvement to Net Interest Income Assists Earnings Growth

EXHIBIT 99.1 July 26, 2007 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL SECOND QUARTER NET INCOME INCREASES 14.8 PERCENT Improvement to Net Interest Income Assists Earnings Growth WAUKEGAN, IL, July 26, 2007 – Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, today reported earnings for the second quarter of 2007 of $1,047,000, or $.25 per share, compared with $912,000, or $.2

May 10, 2007 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of R

April 30, 2007 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 30, 2007 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Juri

April 30, 2007 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL FIRST QUARTER NET INCOME INCREASES 182 PERCENT Reduction to the Allowance for Loan Losses Causes Much of Net Income Rise Dividend Yield Now 3.34 Percent Annualized

EXHIBIT 99.1 April 30, 2007 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL FIRST QUARTER NET INCOME INCREASES 182 PERCENT Reduction to the Allowance for Loan Losses Causes Much of Net Income Rise Dividend Yield Now 3.34 Percent Annualized WAUKEGAN, IL, April 30, 2007 - Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, today reported earnings for the first quarter of 2007 of $1,5

April 19, 2007 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

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April 6, 2007 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

EXHIBIT 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Peggy J.

April 6, 2007 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

EXHIBIT 24 POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Peggy J.

April 6, 2007 EX-24

POWER OF ATTORNEY

POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Peggy J.

March 28, 2007 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

e10vk Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 28, 2007 EX-13

Copy of Portions of the Company's Annual Report

exv13 EXHIBIT 13 PORTIONS OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 Selected Consolidated Financial Data ($ 000’s) except per share data As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 Income Statement Data: Interest income $ 36,633 $ 35,056 $ 32,092 $ 27,007 $ 30,934 Interest expense 20,695 15,372 9,859 9,403 12,0

March 28, 2007 EX-14

Code of Ethics

exv14 EXHIBIT 14 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION CODE OF ETHICS NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Your Personal & Business Conduct Policy BUSINESS CONDUCT – GENERAL To ensure orderly operations and provide the best possible work environment, Northern States Financial Corporation expects employees to follow rules of conduct that will protect the interests and safety of all employees and the Corporation.

March 28, 2007 EX-21

List of Subsidiaries

exv21 EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION NorStates Bank 1601 N.

March 16, 2007 NT 10-K

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 Commission File No. 000-19300 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One): x Form 10-K ¨ Form 20-F ¨ Form 11-K ¨ Form 10-Q ¨ Form 10-D ¨ Form N-SAR ¨ Form N-CSR For the Period Ended: December 31, 2006 ¨ Transition Report on Form 10-K ¨ Transition Report on Form 20-F ¨ Transition Report on Form 11-K ¨ Transition Report

January 17, 2007 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL 2006 EARNINGS INCREASE 46 PERCENT Reduction in Nonperforming Assets

EXHIBIT 99.1 January 17, 2007 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL 2006 EARNINGS INCREASE 46 PERCENT Reduction in Nonperforming Assets WAUKEGAN, IL, January 17, 2007 - Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, today reported earnings for 2006 of $3,060,000, or $.72 per share, compared with $2,087,000, or $.49 per share for 2005, an increase of 46.6 percent. In

January 17, 2007 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 17, 2007 NORTHERN STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 17, 2007 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Ju

November 7, 2006 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name

October 18, 2006 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL POSTS INCREASED THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS Dividend Increased

EXHIBIT 99.1 October 18, 2006 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL POSTS INCREASED THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS Dividend Increased WAUKEGAN, IL, October 18, 2006 - Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, today reported third quarter 2006 earnings of $.17 per share compared with $.03 per share for the same quarter last year. Third quarter 2006 earnings increased bec

October 18, 2006 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 18, 2006 NORTHERN STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 18, 2006 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Ju

August 7, 2006 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Re

July 19, 2006 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL REPORTS SECOND QUARTER NET INCOME INCREASE Nonperforming Lease Pools Reduced by $5.2 Million

EXHIBIT 99.1 July 19, 2006 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL REPORTS SECOND QUARTER NET INCOME INCREASE Nonperforming Lease Pools Reduced by $5.2 Million WAUKEGAN, IL, July 19, 2006 - Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, today reported that second quarter 2006 earnings were $.21 per share compared with $.14 per share for the same quarter last year, an i

July 19, 2006 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 19, 2006 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Juris

May 22, 2006 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 17, 2006 NORTHERN STATES FINA

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 17, 2006 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Jurisd

May 9, 2006 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006 ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of R

April 20, 2006 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

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April 19, 2006 8-K

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 18, 2006 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Juri

April 19, 2006 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 19, 2006 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Juri

April 19, 2006 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL FIRST QUARTER NET INCOME DECLINES Increased Semi - Annual Dividend Declared

EXHIBIT 99.1 April 19, 2006 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL FIRST QUARTER NET INCOME DECLINES Increased Semi - Annual Dividend Declared WAUKEGAN, IL, April 19, 2006 - Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for NorStates Bank, today reported earnings for the first quarter of 2006 of $543,000, or $.13 per share, compared with $1,025,000, or $.24 per share for the like quarte

April 14, 2006 8-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 31, 2006 NORTHERN STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 31, 2006 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Ju

April 14, 2006 EX-16.1

cc: Mr. Allan Jacobs, Audit Committee Chair Northern States Financial Corporation

EXHIBIT 16.1 April 12, 2006 Office of the Chief Accountant Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have read the comments made regarding us in Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of Northern States Financial Corporation (Commission File Number 000-19300) dated March 31, 2006 and filed April 6, 2006, and are in agreement with those statements. /s/ Cro

April 6, 2006 8-K

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 31, 2006 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Juri

March 31, 2006 EX-13

Copy of Portions of the Company's Annual Report to Stockholders

exv13 EXHIBIT 13 PORTIONS OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2005 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA ($000s, except per share data) As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 INCOME STATEMENT DATA: Interest income $ 35,056 $ 32,092 $ 27,007 $ 30,934 $ 36,691 Interest e

March 31, 2006 EX-21

List of Subsidiaries

exv21 EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION NorStates Bank 1601 N.

March 31, 2006 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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March 17, 2006 NT 10-K

FORM 12B-25

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates: PART I — REGISTRANT INFORMATION PART II — RULES 12b-25(b) and (c) If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense and the registra

March 17, 2006 NT 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 Commission File No. 000-19300 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 12b-25 Commission File No. 000-19300 NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING (Check One): ý Form 10-K ¨ Form 20-F ¨ Form 11-K ¨ Form 10-Q ¨ Form 10-D ¨ Form N-SAR ¨ Form N-CSR For the Period Ended: December 31, 2005 ¨ Transition Report on Form 10-K ¨ Transition Report on Form 20-F ¨ Transition Report on Form 11-K ¨ Transition Report

November 10, 2005 EX-99.1

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1 November 10, 2005 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION MERGES BANK OF WAUKEGAN AND FIRST STATE BANK OF ROUND LAKE AS NORSTATES BANK WAUKEGAN, IL, November 10, 2005 - Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for the Bank of Waukegan and First State Bank of Round Lake announced today that it has merged the two banks and has named the resulting combined bank

November 10, 2005 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION MERGES BANK OF WAUKEGAN AND FIRST STATE BANK OF ROUND LAKE AS NORSTATES BANK

EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.htm NORTHERN STATES EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 November 10, 2005 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION MERGES BANK OF WAUKEGAN AND FIRST STATE BANK OF ROUND LAKE AS NORSTATES BANK WAUKEGAN, IL, November 10, 2005 - Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for the Bank of Waukegan and First State Bank of Round Lake announced today that it has merged the t

November 10, 2005 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): November 10, 2005 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other J

November 10, 2005 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): November 10, 2005 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 000-19300 (Commission File Number) 1601 North Lewis Avenue P.O. Box 39 W

April 21, 2005 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

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March 16, 2005 EX-21

List of Subsidiaries

exv21 EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION Bank of Waukegan 1601 N.

March 16, 2005 EX-13

Copy of portionsof the Company's Annual Report to Stockholders

exv13 Exhibit 13 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA ($ 000s, except per share data) As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 INCOME STATEMENT DATA: Interest income $ 32,092 $ 27,007 $ 30,934 $ 36,691 $ 37,207 Interest expense 9,859 9,403 12,025 18,668 19,220 Net interest income 22,233 17,604 18,909 18,023 17,987 Provision for loan an

March 16, 2005 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

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April 22, 2004 DEF 14A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

def14a TABLE OF CONTENTS PROXY STATEMENT ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS DIRECTORS COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SUMMARY COMPENSATION

March 29, 2004 EX-31.A

302 Certification of Chairman of the Board & Pres.

exv31wa EXHIBIT 31-A NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION I, Fred Abdula, certify that: 1.

March 29, 2004 EX-21

List of Subsidiaries

exv21 EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION Bank of Waukegan 1601 N.

March 29, 2004 EX-14

Code of Ethics

exv14 EXHIBIT 14 YOUR PERSONAL AND BUSINESS CONDUCT 12/16/03 Page 1 of 7 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES BUSINESS CONDUCT - GENERAL The corporation expects all employees to provide prompt and efficient service, to conduct themselves in accordance with policy and to protect the interest of the corporation.

March 29, 2004 EX-31.B

302 Certification of Vice President & Treasurer

exv31wb EXHIBIT 31-B NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION I, Thomas M. Nemeth, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Northern States Financial Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which

March 29, 2004 EX-13

Copy of Portions of the Annual Report

exv13 Exhibit 13 ($ 000s, except per share data) As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 INCOME STATEMENT DATA: Interest income $ 27,007 $ 30,934 $ 36,691 $ 37,207 $ 32,778 Interest expense 9,403 12,025 18,668 19,220 15,005 Net interest income 17,604 18,909 18,023 17,987 17,773 Provision for loan and lease losses 1,030 300 100 0 0 Net interest income after provision for l

March 29, 2004 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SE

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August 8, 2003 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Quarterly Report Table of Contents United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

July 16, 2003 8-K

Current Report

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 16, 2003 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Commission File Number 0-19300 Delaware 36-3449727 (State

July 16, 2003 EX-99.1

NORTHERN STATES REPORTS SECOND QUARTER NET DECLINES Dividend Increased During Quarter

Exhibit 99.1 July 16, 2003 NORTHERN STATES REPORTS SECOND QUARTER NET DECLINES Dividend Increased During Quarter WAUKEGAN, IL, July 16, 2003 — Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for the Bank of Waukegan, today reported that second quarter 2003 earnings were 28.3 percent less than last year’s levels for the same period. Earnings were adversely affected by the dela

May 13, 2003 EX-99.1

Section 906 Certifications

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION EXHIBIT 99.1 Section 906 Certification We hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Report of Northern States Financial Corporation on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange A

May 13, 2003 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ending March 31, 2003 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CO

May 2, 2003 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 4 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Section 17(a) of the Public Utility Holding Company Ac

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April 16, 2003 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 16, 2003 NORTHERN STATES FI

e8vk UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 16, 2003 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Commission File Number 0-19300 Delaware 36-3449727 (State or other Jur

April 16, 2003 EX-99

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL NET INCOME DOWN AS NONPERFORMING LOANS RISE Board of Directors Declares Increased Dividend

EXHIBIT 99.1 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL NET INCOME DOWN AS NONPERFORMING LOANS RISE Board of Directors Declares Increased Dividend WAUKEGAN, IL, April 16, 2003 – Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for the Bank of Waukegan, today reported a decline in first quarter 2003 earnings. Despite record asset and loan levels, earnings were unfavorably impacted by increases

March 25, 2003 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0 - 19300 NORT

March 25, 2003 DEF 14A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS PROXY STATEMENT Committees of the Board of Directors of the Company REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE REPORT OF THE COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS OTHER BUSINESS Table of Contents SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

March 25, 2003 EX-21

List of Subsidiaries

List of Subsidiaries EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION Bank of Waukegan 1601 N. Lewis Avenue Waukegan, Illinois 60085 State of Incorporation — Illinois A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Northern States Financial Corporation 72

March 25, 2003 EX-99

Section 906 Certification

Certification EXHIBIT 99 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION Section 906 Certification We hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.

March 25, 2003 EX-13

Copy of the Company's Annual Report

Copy of the Company's Annual Report EXHIBIT 13 ($ 000s, except per share data) As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 INCOME STATEMENT DATA: Interest income $ 30,934 $ 36,691 $ 37,207 $ 32,778 $ 34,206 Interest expense 12,025 18,668 19,220 15,005 16,896 Net interest income 18,909 18,023 17,987 17,773 17,310 Provision for loan and lease losses 300 100 0 0 10 Net interest

February 19, 2003 EX-99

Fred Abdula, Chairman of the Board, (847) 244-6000 Ext. 238

Press Release dated 2/19/03 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM WAUKEGAN, IL, February 19, 2003 – Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for the Bank of Waukegan, today reported that its Board of Directors has approved an additional Stock Repurchase Program permitting the Company to repurchase up to 200,000 additional shares of its outstanding stock.

February 19, 2003 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 19, 2003 NORTHERN STATES

Current Report UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 19, 2003 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Commission File Number 0-19300 Delaware 36-3449727 (State

November 12, 2002 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ending September 30, 2002 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL

November 12, 2002 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1 Certification

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION Exhibit 99.1 Section 906 Certification We hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 0f 2002, that the Report of Northern States Financial Corporation on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchan

August 14, 2002 EX-99.1

We hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Report of Northern States Financial Corporation on Form 10-Q/A for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 fully complies wi

Exhibit 99.1 We hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Report of Northern States Financial Corporation on Form 10-Q/A for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such Report fairly

August 14, 2002 10-Q/A

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q/A

Table of Contents United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q/A QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ending June 30, 2002 OR TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION

August 2, 2002 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Northern States Financial Corporation Table of Contents United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 14, 2002 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Northern States Financial Corp Form 10-Q Table of Contents United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 17, 2002 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 17, 2002 NORTHERN STATES FI

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April 17, 2002 EX-99

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

ex99 Exhibit 99 April 17, 2002 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM WAUKEGAN, IL, April 17, 2002 — Northern States Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: NSFC), holding company for the Bank of Waukegan, today reported that its Board of Directors has approved a Stock Repurchase Plan Program enabling the Company to repurchase up to 200,000 shares of its outstanding stock.

March 26, 2002 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001 [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

Annual Report Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 26, 2002 EX-13

Copy of the Co. Annual Report to Stockholders

Annual Report to Stcokholders EXHIBIT 13 NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA ($ 000s, except per share data) As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 INCOME STATEMENT DATA: Interest income $ 36,691 $ 37,207 $ 32,778 $ 34,206 $ 32,759 Interest expense 18,668 19,220 15,005 16,896 15,615 Net interest income 18,023 17,987 17,773 17,310 17

March 26, 2002 EX-21

List of Subsidiaries

List of Subsidiaries EXHIBIT 21. SUBSIDIARIES OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION Bank of Waukegan 1601 N. Lewis Avenue Waukegan, Illinois 60085 State of Incorporation - Illinois A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Northern States Financial Corporation 67

March 26, 2002 DEF 14A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Definitive Notice and Proxy TABLE OF CONTENTS PROXY STATEMENT Committees of the Board of Directors of the Company REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE REPORT OF THE COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS OTHER BUSINESS Table of Contents SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.

November 13, 2001 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ending September 30, 2001 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

Quarterly Report Table of Contents United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

August 6, 2001 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Quarterly Report for Northern States Financial Table of Contents United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 11, 2001 10-Q

United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

e10-q Table of Contents United States SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 27, 2001 EX-13

Copy of the Company's Annual Report

NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA ($ 000s, except per share data) As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 INCOME STATEMENT DATA: Interest income $ 37,207 $ 32,778 $ 34,206 $ 32,759 $ 31,671 Interest expense 19,220 15,005 16,896 15,615 14,808 Net interest income 17,987 17,773 17,310 17,144 16,863 Provision for loan losses 0 0 10 480

March 27, 2001 EX-21

List of Subsidiaries

List of Subsidiaries EXHIBIT 21. SUBSIDIARIES OF NORTHERN STATES FINANCIAL CORPORATION Bank of Waukegan 1601 N. Lewis Avenue Waukegan, Illinois 60085 State of Incorporation — Illinois A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of Northern States Financial Corporation 65

March 27, 2001 10-K405

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 OR TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0 — 19300 NORTHERN STA

March 27, 2001 DEF 14A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Northern States Financial Corp. Notice & Proxy TABLE OF CONTENTS PROXY STATEMENT DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE REPORT OF THE COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMP

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