Advocacy in Action

Stories of convening our members and thought leaders to align on policy enhancements
  • Advocacy
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Aug 18, 2026
Congressman Brad Schneider Joins FHLBank Chicago for Roundtable on Housing and Financial Services Issues in Illinois’ 10th Congressional District
Group Photo inside Taylor Place Apartments
  • Advocacy
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Jul 09, 2026
Congressman Bill Foster Tours Affordable Housing Development in Illinois' 11th District, Leads Roundtable Discussion on Housing Challenges
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  • Advocacy
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Jul 01, 2026
New Federal Focus Could Reinvigorate Community Banks’ Role in the Mortgage Market
Green Bay RMIF
  • Advocacy
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Mar 12, 2026
Congressman Tony Wied Joins FHLBank Chicago for Roundtable on Housing and Economic Development in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District
  • Advocacy
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Aug 15, 2025
Congressman Mike Bost Joins FHLBank Chicago to Discuss Rural Housing Solutions for Southern Illinois with Midland States Bank, C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation and Local Officials
  • Advocacy
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Jul 18, 2025
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald Tours Former Grade School Transformed Into Housing, Leads Discussion on Challenges for Seniors and Our Workforce
Randy Hultgren, President and CEO of the Illinois Bankers Association, joins Dave Feldhaus, SVP, Director of External Affairs at FHLBank Chicago in the studio, Small Version
  • Advocacy
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Nov 18, 2024
Episode 3: Post-Election Analysis and Impact on the Banking Sector With Randy Hultgren
Ryan Donovan, President and CEO of the Council of FHLBanks, sits in studio with Dave Feldhaus, Director of External Affairs at FHLBank Chicago, Small Version
  • Operational
  • Advocacy
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Oct 28, 2024
Episode 2: Demystifying the Council of FHLBanks With CEO Ryan Donovan
  • Advocacy
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Aug 29, 2024
FHLBank Chicago Convenes IFF, Illinois Housing and Development Authority, and Rep. Sean Casten to Discuss Housing Solutions for Illinois 6th District
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  • Advocacy
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Sep 23, 2022
FHFA’s Review is a Chance to Chart the Federal Home Loan Banks’ Next 90 Years
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  • Advocacy
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Sep 02, 2022
FHLBank System at 100: Focusing on the Future Initiative