Government Affairs Roundup

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Final election results were counted and confirmed yesterday. Below is a rundown of the winners. Congratulations to each of them as we wish them well in fulfilling...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: We will announce and congratulate all of those who officially won their races next week as part of our roundup. This week, unofficial election results show no seats...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: It’s a quick roundup today as we’re less than one week away from election day. The information and link to the podcasts of our candidate forum on WJOL radio remains...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Early voting in Illinois is on track to potentially break records this year, reflecting a nationwide trend. Swing states like Georgia and North Carolina have already...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Since the last update, major announcements have been made concerning vital transportation projects here in the region. Read more about below concerning the I-80 and...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: In Congress’ last action before Election Day, the Senate cleared a stopgap funding bill that heads off a government shutdown. President Biden signed the three-month...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: After last week’s update the question on the federal level became “how will Congress avert a shutdown now?” Speaker Johnson’s funding gamble didn’t pay off after a...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Another great celebration day, this time we honored Kelly Rohder-Tonelli with the ATHENA Award – Congratulations Kelly! At the time that I scheduled this message,...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Thanks to those that were able to join us yesterday for our 110-year anniversary celebration. It was nice to see so many familiar faces and great supporters of our...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Today’s focus will be on pro-growth tax policies that are scheduled to end in 2025. *Government Affairs Roundup brought to you by CITGO* The Urgent Need for...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Exciting events are around the corner for the chamber in September as we host our 110 Year Anniversary celebration and our ATHENA Award recognition. Congratulations...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Thanks to all that participated as a sponsor, volunteer, attendee, vendor, or in any other capacity for our annual New Orleans North festival. Once again, a good...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The roundup is back with a full report this week covering some bills signed by Governor Pritzker as well as Quantum Computing, PBM, and Carbon Capture news....

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates"   Chamber members: Two weekends now with shocking news events on the Presidential campaign trail. I don’t think we need to cover either as there is more than enough news out...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Another short report this week as things are quiet for the summer policy wise, but certainly not quiet on the election cycle front as we have the Republican National...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: A short report for this week, but still important information to share. See below for information on where the state of Illinois finished financially for fiscal year...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Happy 4th of July a day early! Thank you to not only our five local legislators that were able to join us last Thursday for our June member breakfast, but also to...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Your government affairs roundup is back in your email inbox after a week off in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Our office is looking forward to our June...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Governor Pritzker made the FY ’25 budget official last Wednesday, downplaying Democratic divisions as he signed a sweeping $53.1 billion budget that relies on $1.1...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: We’re a week removed from the wrap up of the spring session in Illinois. Last week’s roundup provided a full recap of the state budget passage. All in all, more than...