Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On August 18, 2009, Taylor Capital Group, Inc. will attend the Howe Barnes Hoefer & Arnett's 14th Annual Bank Conference in Chicago, Illinois. The presentation materials relating to the conference are available on the Company's website, www.taylorcapitalgroup.com, and are attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and are incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) and (b) are not applicable.

(c) Exhibit Index

99.1 Power Point presentation delivered by the Company's Chairman and President on August 18, 2009 (furnished herewith).

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