Government Affairs Roundup for 10.22.25

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: For the 11th time, legislation failed once again on Monday evening to reopen and fund the federal government. Only two other shutdowns have lasted longer...

Government Affairs Roundup for 10.15.25

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: The Senate returned yesterday as the shutdown rolls into a third week with no end in sight. An eighth vote was held yesterday with yet the same outcome....

Government Affairs Roundup for 10.8.25

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: The shutdown continues with the Senate failing to pass competing bills last Friday to fund the government, thereby extending the shutdown into this week....

Government Affairs Roundup for 10.1.25

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: The federal government has officially shut down (partially), and there’s no sign it will reopen anytime soon. Congressional leaders are reminded today...

National Civics Bee Partnership

JOLIET CHAMBER FOUNDATION AND U.S. CHAMBER FOUNDATION PARTNER TO BRING THE 2026 NATIONAL CIVICS BEE® TO JOLIET REGION Calling all middle school students to share their ideas, showcase their civics knowledge, engage in their communities, and compete for prizes and...