Exhibit 23.1 [Letterhead] The Board of Directors Agro Bancorp, Inc.: We consent to the use of our report dated March 24, 1998 included herein and to the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the registration statement. /s/ KPMG Peat Marwick L.L.P. - ---------------------------------- KPMG Peat Marwick L.L.P. Chicago, Illinois October 7, 1998