MIDLAND, Mich., Oct. 25, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chemical Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:CHFC) today announced 2010 third quarter net income of $8.9 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared to net income of $4.4 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2010 and $2.5 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2009. Net income was $15.6 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, compared to $7.5 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.