Government Affairs Roundup for 5.18.2022

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: We’re getting closer to the June primaries here in Illinois as June 28 is the official date. You can begin now to cast your vote as in-person voting...

Government Affairs Roundup for 5.11.2022

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: Congress returns this week to debate access to abortion, more U.S. aid to Ukraine and new funding to combat Covid-19, taking up high-stakes domestic and...

Government Affairs Roundup for 5.4.2022

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: United States Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in town today to visit the new Joliet Gateway Center Bus Station. The visit will...

Government Affairs Roundup for 4.29.2022

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: Thanks to our five state legislators that joined us for lunch yesterday to talk about what happened in Springfield during the last session. Today’s...

Government Affairs Roundup for 4.26.2022

Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: Congress is back to work in Washington D.C. so some updates are shared below in today’s Roundup. A reminder about the downtown Joliet parking survey....