Government Affairs Roundup for 12.3.25

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: I hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. The roundup took a week off as there wasn’t much to catch up on. We’ll publish today and two more weeks...

Government Affair Roundup for 11.19.25

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: Today we wrap up the government shutdown discussion (for now) while taking a look at how healthcare insurance rates are still uncertain. Last week...

Government Affairs Roundup for 11.12.25

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: On day 43 of the federal government shutdown, the House is expected to vote this evening on the Senate-approved funding package aimed at reopening the...

Government Affairs Roundup for 11.5.25

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: It was a busy last day of the General Assembly veto session in which lawmakers passed bills to expand clean-energy projects and fund public transit...

Government Affairs Roundup for 10.29.25

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: Thanks to Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant for sharing her “State of the County” address with us today at our October luncheon. It is...