http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/rss/ News Releases issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. http://chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/legal_notices.cfm 2013-06-12T19:07:00-06:00 en-us Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/publications/nfci/index.cfm The NFCI and ANFCI were -0.80 and -0.49, respectively, in the week ending June 7. 2013-06-12T13:00:00-06:00 National Financial Conditions Index for May 31. 2013-06-12T13:00:00-06:00 NFCI Economic Index Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2013/06.03_aos.cfm The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago today announced the outlook from the Automotive Outlook Symposium. Solid and improving economic growth is expected. 2013-06-03T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed Automotive Outlook 2013-06-03T13:00:00-06:00 Automotive Forecast Economy Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/publications/cfmmi/2013/april2013.cfm The Chicago Fed Midwest Manufacturing Index (CFMMI) decreased 0.5% in April, to a seasonally adjusted level of 95.9 (2007 = 100). Revised data show the index was up 0.3% in March. 2013-05-28T15:03:00-06:00 Midwest Manufacturing Index for April. 2013-05-28T15:03:00-06:00 CFMMI Economic Index Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Print Version http://www.chicagofed.org/digital_assets/publications/cfmmi/2013/cfmmi_april2013.pdf PDF version of April 2013 CFMMI. http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/publications/cfnai/2013/may2013.cfm Led by declines in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) decreased to -0.53 in April from -0.23 in March. 2013-05-20T13:00:00-06:00 CFNAI Economic Activity for April. 2013-05-20T13:00:00-06:00 CFNAI Economic Index Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Print Version http://www.chicagofed.org/digital_assets/publications/cfnai/2013/cfnai_may2013.pdf PDF version of April 2013 CFNAI. http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2013/4.11_adboard.cfm The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago today announced 15 new members and five returning members of its Advisory Council on Agriculture, Small Business and Labor. 2013-04-04T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed New Agriculture, Small Business and Labor Advisory Council Members 2013-04-16T13:00:00-06:00 Advisory Council Agriculture Small Business Labor Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2013/3.20_cdiac.cfm The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago today announced four new members of its Community Depository Institution Advisory Council: Craig M. Dwight of Horizon Bank, NA, Michigan City, Ind, Alan D. Martin of Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association, Watseka, Ill, Frank P. Novel of Metropolitan Capital Bank and Trust, Chicago, Ill and Thomas R. Sullivan of Firstbank Corporation, Alma, Mich. 2013-04-04T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed New Community Banking Advisory Council Members 2013-04-04T13:00:00-06:00 Advisory Council Community Bank Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2013/1.18.detroit_blog.cfm Paul Traub, a business economist at the Detroit Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, recently unveiled a new blog on the Michigan economy. 2013-01-18T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed Announces Michigigan Economy Blog 2013-01-18T13:00:00-06:00 Michigan Economy Detroit Branch Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2012/12.18.detroit.director_2013_release.cfm The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Detroit Branch today announced a new member of its board of directors, the reappointment of its current board chair, and the reappointment of two current directors. 2012-12-18T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed Detroit Branch Names New Director 2012-12-18T13:00:00-06:00 Board of Directors Detroit Branch Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2012/12.05.mswkid_tips.cfm The holidays are here, and the Money Smart Kid is offering some tips for children on gift-giving and helping others without spending a lot of money. 2012-12-04T13:00:00-06:00 Money Smart Kid Tips 2012-12-04T13:00:00-06:00 Money Smart Week Financial Literacy Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2012/12.03.director_2013_release.cfm The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago today announced three new members of its board of directors, a new board chair, the re-election of a current director, and the reappointment of its Federal Advisory Council representative. 2012-12-03T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed Names New Directors 2012-12-04T13:00:00-06:00 Board of Directors Federal Advisory Council Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2012/11.19.leed_release.cfm The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago received recognition earlier this month from the U.S. Green Building Council when it became the second oldest in Illinois to receive an LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification on November 1, 2012. 2012-11-19T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed Reserve Center LEED Certified 2012-11-19T13:00:00-06:00 Environment Award Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2012/9.6.vanmeter_release.cfm Chief Financial Officer Valerie Van Meter will be honored September 20 by the Chicago State University (CSU) Foundation for her stellar business career and her passion for education and ensuring the growth of minority professionals in the field of banking. 2012-09-06T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed Executive Honored by Foundation 2012-09-06T13:00:00-06:00 Diversity Award Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2012/7.13.hands_release.cfm Diversity MBA Magazine named Mark Hands of the Chicago Fed as one of its 2012 Top 100 Under 50 Diverse Executives and Emerging Leaders on July 13. 2012-07-13T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed Manager Named Top 100 under 50 of Diverse Execs 2012-07-13T13:00:00-06:00 Diversity Award Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2012/2.15.promo_release.cfm The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (FRBC) announces a promotion in the Customer Relations and Support Office (CRSO), which is based at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and serves the entire Federal Reserve System. 2012-02-15T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed Announces Customer Relations Office Promotions. 2012-02-15T13:00:00-06:00 Promotions Customer Relations and Support Office Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2012/2.1.msw.essay.contest_2012_release.cfm The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (FRBC) and its partner organizations are sponsoring the Money Smart Kid Essay Contest. Students in grades 5 to 8 are encouraged to write an essay of 300 words or less on an announced topic. 2012-02-01T13:00:00-06:00 2012 Money Smart Kid Contest 2012-02-01T13:00:00-06:00 Financial Literacy Education Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2011/12.30.detroit.director_2012_release.cfm The Detroit Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago today announced a new member of its Board of Directors and a new board chairman as well as the re-appointment of a current director. All are effective January 1, 2012. 2011-12-30T13:00:00-06:00 2012 Detroit Directors 2011-12-30T13:00:00-06:00 Board Detroit Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2011/12.07_diversity_release.cfm Representatives of roughly 50 minority- and women-owned businesses gathered November 30 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (FRBC) to discuss the current economic landscape and how to grow their companies in the coming year. 2011-12-07T13:00:00-06:00 Business Development Forum 2011-12-07T13:00:00-06:00 Business Development Diversity Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2011/12.07_promo_release.cfm The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago announced officer promotions in the Financial Markets Group, as well as in Central Bank Services and Supervision and Regulation departments 2011-12-07T13:00:00-06:00 Promotions Announced. 2011-12-07T13:00:00-06:00 Promotions Officers Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2011/12.07.Director_2012_release.cfm The Chicago Fed announces Board and Advisory Council election effective January 1, 2012. 2011-12-07T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed 2012 Board and Council Members. 2011-12-07T13:00:00-06:00 Board of Directors Advisory Council Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2011/11.21_CDIAC_release.cfm The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (FRBC) today announced the appointment of Timothy G. Marshall, president and CEO of Bank of Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Mich., to serve a one-year term as the local chairman of the FRBC Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council. 2011-11-21T13:00:00-06:00 New CDIAC member. 2011-11-21T13:00:00-06:00 CDIAC Advisory Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2011/09.19_app_release.cfm An iPad app that offers links to news releases, speeches, websites and videos for the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Reserve Banks. 2011-09-19T13:00:00-06:00 The Fed iPad App. 2011-09-19T13:00:00-06:00 iPad The Fed Federal Reserve System http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2011/07.26_chart_release.cfm An infographic is now available from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago that illustrates the national regulatory structure for payments, clearing and settlement systems. 2011-07-26T13:00:00-06:00 Infographic: U.S. Regulators and Payments, clearing and Settlement. 2011-07-26T13:00:00-06:00 Settlements Regulators Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2011/06.09_collateral_release.cfm Software is now available from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago for use by national authorities, central banks and interested parties to estimate the aggregate amount of collateral that may be needed to implement financial reform initiatives in any jurisdiction. 2011-06-09T13:00:00-06:00 Software Estimation of Derivatives Collateral. 2011-06-09T13:00:00-06:00 Derivatives Regulators Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2011/05.25_diversity_award_release.cfm The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Procurement Manager Robert Bohaty was recently awarded the Chicago Minority Supplier Diversity Council (CMSDC) Buying/Contracting Executives Award. 2011-05-25T13:00:00-06:00 Procurement Manager wins Chicago Diversity Business Award. 2011-05-25T13:00:00-06:00 Diversity Robert Bohaty Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2011/05.18_hs_fed_challenge_release.cfm The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago announced the winners of the Midwest High School Fed Challenge. 2011-05-19T13:00:00-06:00 Midwest Fed Challenge Winners. 2011-05-19T13:00:00-06:00 Fed Challenge St Joseph South Bend Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2011/05.12_new_director_release.cfm The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago announced Nelda J. connors as a new Director to its chicago Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2011. 2011-05-12T13:00:00-06:00 New Chicago Board Director Announced. 2011-05-12T13:00:00-06:00 Board of Directors Nelda J. Connors Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2011/05.02_promo_release.cfm The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago announced a promotion in the Economic Research Department, and a new assistant vice president in the Human Resources and Internal Communications Department. 2011-05-02T13:00:00-06:00 Promotion and New Vice President Announced. 2011-05-02T13:00:00-06:00 Economic Research VP Human Resources VP Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2011/04.05_nfci_release.cfm The National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) measures risk, liquidity and leverage in money markets and debt and equity markets as well as in the traditional and shadow banking systems. 2011-04-12T13:00:00-06:00 National Financial Conditions Index Launch Date. 2011-04-12T13:00:00-06:00 National Financial Conditions Index Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2011/03.22_msw_release.cfm The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and more than 250 partner organizations announced today that the tenth-annual Chicago Money Smart Week will be held April 2-9. 2011-03-21T13:00:00-06:00 Money Smart Week 2011 Dates. 2011-03-21T13:00:00-06:00 Money Smart Week Financial Literacy Events Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2011/02.07_promo_release.cfm Deborah (Deb) Baldwin, 49, joined the Office of Diversity and Inclusion as a new AVP and Kelly Emery was promotoed to AVP in Central Bank Services. 2011-02-07T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed Announces New Hire and Promotion. 2011-02-07T13:00:00-06:00 New Hire Promotion Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2011/01.31_cdiac_release.cfm Chicago Fed Announces New Community Banking Advisory Council. 2011-01-31T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed New Community Banking Advisory Council. 2011-01-31T13:00:00-06:00 Community Banking Advisory Council Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2011/01.05_sumit_award_release.cfm Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago senior financial economist Sumit Argawal and two co-authors were recently awarded a certificate of excellence by TIAA-CREF Institute. 2011-01-05T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed Economist Awarded Certificate of Excellence 2011-01-05T13:00:00-06:00 TIAA-CREF Institute Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2010/12.03_chicago_board_release.cfm The Chicago Board of Directors was announced at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. 2010-12-03T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed Announces Chicago Board of Directors for 2011 2010-12-03T13:00:00-06:00 Detroit Board of Directors Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2010/12.03_detroit_board_release.cfm 2011 Board of Directors for Detroit announced at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. 2010-12-03T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed Announces Board of Directors for 2011 2010-12-03T13:00:00-06:00 Detroit Board of Directors Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2010/11.16_promo_release.cfm Four promotions were announced at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. 2010-11-16T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed Announces Promotions 2010-11-16T13:00:00-06:00 Promotions Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2010/11.02_fed_challenge_college_release.cfm Northwestern University was announced the 2010 Regional Fed Challenge winners at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. 2010-11-02T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed Announces Regional Fed Challenge Winners 2010-11-02T13:00:00-06:00 Board of Directors Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2010/10.12_msw_indy_release.cfm 2010 Money Smart Week Indiana dates were announced at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. 2010-10-12T13:00:00-06:00 2010 Money Smart Week Indiana Dates 2010-10-12T13:00:00-06:00 Money Smart Week Indiana 2010 Dates Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2010/09.28_msw_wisc_release.cfm Money Smart Week Wisconsin Dates for 2010 were announced at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. 2010-09-28T13:00:00-06:00 2010 Money Smart Week Wisconsin Dates 2010-09-28T13:00:00-06:00 Money Smart Week Wisconsin Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2010/07.19_chair_dep.chair_release.cfm Board Chair and Deputy Chair were announced at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. 2010-07-19T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed Announces Re-Designation of Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors for 2011 2010-07-19T13:00:00-06:00 Board of Directors Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2010/06.21_promo_release.cfm Six promotions were announced at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. 2010-06-22T13:00:00-06:00 Chicago Fed Announces Six Promotions 2010-06-22T13:00:00-06:00 Promotions Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2010/05.19_fed_challenge_release.cfm A team of six studens from South Bend, Ind. won the High School Fed Challenge national competition. 2010-05-19T13:00:00-06:00 Saint Joseph's High School from Indiana Wins Fed Challenge National Competition. 2010-05-19T13:00:00-06:00 Fed Challenge National Champions Saint Joseph's High School http://chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2010/04.07_msw_michigan_release.cfm Money Smart Week Michigan will take place April 17-24, 2010. 2010-04-07T10:20:00-06:00 Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Detroit Branch Announces Seventh Annual Michigan Money Smart Week, April 17-24, 2010. 2010-04-07T10:20:00-06:00 Money Smart Week Michigan http://chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2010/04.07_msw_chicago_release.cfm Money Smart Week Chicago will take place April 17-24, 2010. 2010-04-07T10:15:00-06:00 Upcoming Money Smart Week April 17-24. 2010-04-07T10:15:00-06:00 Money Smart Week Chicago http://chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2010/03.30_euro_challenge_release.cfm Lake Forest High School wins Euro Challenge. 2010-03-30T13:00:00-06:00 Lake Forest High School from Illinois Wins District Euro Challenge Competition. 2010-03-30T13:00:00-06:00 Euro Challenge Lake Forest High School http://chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2010/03.04_ce_letter_release.cfm FRB Chicago President Charles L. Evans discusses financial reform. 2010-03-03T09:45:00-06:00 Letter from Chicago Fed President Outlines Critical Elements of Financial Reform. 2010-03-03T09:45:00-06:00 Financial Reform Senators http://chicagofed.org/webpages/utilities/newsroom/news_releases/2010/01.19_promo_release.cfm Bogdan Acamovic named Assistant Vice President at FRB Chicago. 2010-01-19T14:30:00-06:00 New Assistant Vice President Announced in Chicago Fed's Finance Department. 2010-01-19T014:30:00-06:00 Promotion Assistant Vice President Bob Acamovic Bogdan Acamovic