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Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Government Affairs Roundup

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Our update took a week off last week as I traveled to Springfield with our Community Leadership School group. We had a fun filled day seeing some action in the...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 2.28.24

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Congratulations to all of our award recipients last night as part of our Annual Dinner & Celebration of Success: Pritz Family, Rod Tonelli, IKEA, Heritage...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 2.21.2024

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Today Governor Pritzker delivered his Illinois Constitution required budget address for the upcoming fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. This now begins the...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 2.14.2024

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Happy Valentine’s Day to all reading this! We’re one week away from Governor Pritzker delivering his Budget & State of the State addresses. It will be...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 2.7.2024

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Illinois legislators returned to the state capitol Tuesday for the spring session. Governor Pritzker will deliver his budget and State of the State address on...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 1.31.24

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Nothing has been completed yet regarding a federal deal as reported a few weeks ago. House Republicans on Tuesday evening mulled a compromise that would pair state...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 1.24.2024

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: A number of concerning topics are in today’s roundup for your review. Read on for information about independent contractor rules, main street lending, and a ban on...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 1.17.2024

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Illinois legislators convened in Springfield on Tuesday to kick off the second year of the 103rd General Assembly. Building on the momentum of numerous bills signed...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 1.10.2024

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The new year is off to a start with what seems to be the same old story … federal government funding and a looming shutdown. More information on the reemergence of...

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Government Affairs Roundup for 1.3.2024

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Welcome to 2024! I hope you all enjoyed the holidays and are ready to tackle a new year. We start off this year with a list of new laws that are interesting. Also,...

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