Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The information contained in this Item 7.01 and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On January 22, 2007, Taylor Capital Group, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that the Company has formed a relationship with Chicago-based Mesirow Financial to provide sub-advisory investment management services for wealth management clients and retirement plans. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Taylor Capital Group, Inc. press release dated January 22, 2007.

 

 

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: January 22, 2007

 

 

TAYLOR CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

 

By:

/s/ ROBIN VANCASTLE

 

Robin VanCastle

 

Chief Accounting Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

99.1

 

Taylor Capital Group, Inc. press release dated January 22, 2007.