Impact Stories

Celebrating the work our members and partners do every day to support affordable housing, economic development, and stronger communities across Illinois and Wisconsin.
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Jun 17, 2025
FHLBank Chicago Releases 2024 Impact Report, Highlighting Growing Contributions to Housing and Community Development Across Illinois and Wisconsin
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Nov 19, 2024
FHLBank Chicago Invests over $27 Million to support Small Businesses in Illinois and Wisconsin
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Oct 30, 2024
FHLBank Chicago Awards over $47 Million in Affordable Housing Grants to Strengthen Communities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin
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Oct 10, 2024
FHLBank Chicago Awards $3 Million for Developer Program to Empower Emerging Leaders in Affordable Housing
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Sep 25, 2024
Community First Accelerate Grants: Small Business Stories From Around the District - Part Two
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Sep 16, 2024
Community First Accelerate Grants: Small Business Stories From Around the District
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Aug 27, 2024
FHLBank Chicago Increases Funding for Housing Counseling Resource Program
Mom and Dad swinging their daughter in front of apartment buildings
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Jun 28, 2024
Federal Home Loan Banks Publish 2023 Impact Report
Mom and Dad swinging their daughter in front of apartment buildings
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Jun 18, 2024
Expanding Housing Access and Strengthening Communities: FHLBank Chicago Launches Impact Report
Mom and Dad swinging their daughter in front of apartment buildings
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May 22, 2024
2024 Community First® Accelerate Grants for Small Business Opening on June 3
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Apr 10, 2024
Providing Pathways to Homeownership
Several Small Midwest Businesses
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Dec 11, 2023
Season of Giving Reaches Small Businesses through $4.3 Million in Accelerate Grants
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Dec 04, 2023
Affordable Housing Grants Strengthen Communities with Over $33 Million Awarded from Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
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Jun 30, 2023
The Federal Home Loan Banks Publish 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
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Jun 20, 2023
FHLBank Chicago Publishes Inaugural 2022 Impact Report
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Dec 06, 2022
FHLBank Chicago Featured in Banking and Realtor Publications