Commerce finishes Illinois acquisition.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Commerce Bancshares Inc. of Missouri said it completed the acquisition of First Peoria Corp. of Illinois for $65 million in stock and cash.

Commerce Bancshares, whose $6.7 billion in assets make it the third-largest banking company based in Missouri, said it foresaw no need for external funding for the $32.5 million cash part of the transaction.

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