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Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Final election results were counted and confirmed yesterday. Below is a rundown of the winners. Congratulations to each of them as we wish them well in fulfilling...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: We will announce and congratulate all of those who officially won their races next week as part of our roundup. This week, unofficial election results show no seats...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: It’s a quick roundup today as we’re less than one week away from election day. The information and link to the podcasts of our candidate forum on WJOL radio remains...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Early voting in Illinois is on track to potentially break records this year, reflecting a nationwide trend. Swing states like Georgia and North Carolina have already...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Since the last update, major announcements have been made concerning vital transportation projects here in the region. Read more about below concerning the I-80 and...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: In Congress’ last action before Election Day, the Senate cleared a stopgap funding bill that heads off a government shutdown. President Biden signed the three-month...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: After last week’s update the question on the federal level became “how will Congress avert a shutdown now?” Speaker Johnson’s funding gamble didn’t pay off after a...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Another great celebration day, this time we honored Kelly Rohder-Tonelli with the ATHENA Award – Congratulations Kelly! At the time that I scheduled this message,...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Thanks to those that were able to join us yesterday for our 110-year anniversary celebration. It was nice to see so many familiar faces and great supporters of our...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Today’s focus will be on pro-growth tax policies that are scheduled to end in 2025. *Government Affairs Roundup brought to you by CITGO* The Urgent Need for...