Coronavirus update for 3.5.2021 – Unemployment Proposal Hold Up, Feb. Job Growth, and Taxes on Gig Workers

Chamber Members:   What a nice day and weekend ahead. It is an unusually busy day of news for a Friday so make sure to read below for all of the updates.   A couple of reminders before you get into today’s update – we have a virtual conference next Thursday...

Coronavirus update for 3.8.2021 – New Aid Details Up for Final Vote, CDC New Guidelines if Vaccinated, and IL Senate Returns

Chamber Members: A big vote went down over the weekend sending the covid relief aid back to the House for final approval. The update looks at all involved, as well as the last-minute changes. Additionally, the CDC released new guidelines for those that have been...

Coronavirus update for 3.4.2021 – Senate Vote on Covid Aid, Illinois Pension Debt Rises, and the Extension of a Program & Loss of Another

Chamber Members: A few things first about some upcoming opportunities. We have a virtual conference next Thursday March 11 at 11:00 AM with John Ferguson, Senior Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager with Northern Trust. Please join us! Economic Trends &...

Coronavirus update for 3.3.2021 – Stimulus Check Cutoff Shift, Another White House Budget Delay, and Tips to Promote

Chamber Members: Our State of the City Address with Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk is back on the calendar for Monday, March 22 at 11 AM. Make sure to sign up here. Today’s update contains information on a new cutoff amount for stimulus checks, mask protocol reminders,...

Coronavirus update for 3.2.2021 – Vaccine for All by June, Saliva Test Ok’d, and County Lines Up Funds

Chamber Members: With the major announcement of the J&J vaccine entering the mix, projections on when the majority of adults could be vaccinated has jumped tremendously. A usual competitor will be jumping in to assist in the vaccine rollout, a saliva test has been...