UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 13, 2011
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF CHICAGO
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Federally chartered corporation | 000-51401 | 36-6001019 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
200 East Randolph Drive Chicago, Illinois | 60601 | |
(Zip Code) | ||
| (Address of principal executive offices) | ||
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(312) 565-5700
Former name or former address, if changed since last report:
Not Applicable
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On October 13, 2011, Johnson Bank informed the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (the “Bank”) that Russell C. Weyers' employment with Johnson Bank will terminate, effective November 15, 2011. The Bank's member directors are required by regulation to be an officer or director of a member of the Bank. As a member director, Mr. Weyers will no longer be eligible to serve on the Bank's Board of Directors upon the termination of his employment with Johnson Bank. Therefore, effective November 15, 2011, Mr. Weyers will no longer be a member of the Bank's Board of Directors.
For more information about the rules governing the election of Federal Home Loan Bank member directors specified in the Federal Home Loan Bank Act and the related regulations of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, see “2010 Director Election” on page 83 in the Bank's 2010 Form 10-K.
Signature(s)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago | ||
| Date: October 19, 2011 | By: /s/ Peter E. Gutzmer | |
Peter E. Gutzmer Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | ||