Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago facts for kids
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| Headquarters | 230 S LaSalle Street Chicago, IL, USA |
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| Established | May 18, 1914 |
| President | Charles L. Evans |
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| Website | www.ChicagoFed.org |
| The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is one of 12 regional banks that make up the Federal Reserve System | |
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (informally the Chicago Fed) is one of twelve regional Reserve Banks that, along with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the nation's central bank.
The Chicago Reserve Bank serves the Seventh Federal Reserve District, which encompasses the northern portions of Illinois and Indiana, southern Wisconsin, the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, and the state of Iowa.
Charles L. Evans is the president of the Chicago Fed. He took office on September 1, 2007 as the ninth president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Images for kids
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Map of the Seventh District
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The Money Museum traces the history of the Federal Reserve Bank and also displays currency used in the past.
See also
In Spanish: Banco de la Reserva Federal de Chicago para niños
