Federal Issues: On November 21st, Congress passed and the President signed into law a bill that cancels an impending cut of $7.6 billion in federal highway funds. If the previously scheduled rescission had gone into effect, Illinois would have been subject to a $452...
Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: New rules have been released regarding a federal tax credit for scholarship that the state will need to decide if will become involved with, new...
Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: As we move into the month of October, that means the November general election will only be a month away. Early voting is already open here in Will...
Illinois Credit Union Women’s Leadership Group Donate $25,000 to Sarah’s Circle Local credit union collective, the Galena Girls, donate to local homeless shelter for women Joliet, ILL – The Illinois credit unions’ Women’s Leadership Group, better known as Galena...
Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: A light read today, but there is important information to share regarding the recent interest rate hike, the continually interesting topic of AI, and...
Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: I mentioned a few weeks back about a partnership we’ve developed with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Today I’m sharing an opportunity to provide...
Joliet, Ill. – (August 18, 2026) – The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry and its Council for Working Women announced today that Greater Joliet Area YMCA President & CEO Katy Leclair is the 2026 recipient of The ATHENA Award. Katy will be honored at...
Current Interim Chief brings 29 years of service and extensive leadership experience within the Joliet Police Department Post Date: 08/28/2026 2:05 PM JOLIET, Ill. — The City of Joliet is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Brown as the City’s next Chief of...
Post Date:09/02/2026 9:47 AMThe Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild the interchange at Interstate 80 and Chicago Street (U.S. 52/Illinois 53), in Joliet, ramp closures are scheduled to begin, weather...
Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: A quick and easy update to share with you today. First, make sure you take note of the most recent detour due to the I80 work as major closures have been...
Government Affairs Roundup “Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates” Chamber members: Today’s roundup features more information on storm relief for those in need as well as a new grand opportunity through Verizon. Additionally, see below...
