Government Affairs Roundup for 6.4.25

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: Today’s roundup will be solely focused on what transpired over the last few days in Springfield concerning the state budget for fiscal year 2026 and...

Government Affairs Roundup for 5.28.25

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: Thanks to all that joined us today for Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy’s State of the City address. Mayor D’Arcy did a wonderful job of highlighting the many...

Government Affairs Roundup for 5.21.25

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: As of today, Illinois lawmakers have just 11 calendar days — and only 8 legislative days — remaining before their scheduled adjournment on May 31. As has...

Government Affairs Roundup for 5.14.25

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: Today’s highlights include yet another forecast for the state budget and on the federal side, a tax bill full of President Trump’s priorities. See below...

Government Affairs Roundup for 5.7.25

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: There was minimal floor activity of note in either the Illinois House or Senate for this roundup. However, the Senate did pass several bills that had...