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Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Today we wrap up the government shutdown discussion (for now) while taking a look at how healthcare insurance rates are still uncertain. Last week information was...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: On day 43 of the federal government shutdown, the House is expected to vote this evening on the Senate-approved funding package aimed at reopening the government. It...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: It was a busy last day of the General Assembly veto session in which lawmakers passed bills to expand clean-energy projects and fund public transit systems across...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Thanks to Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant for sharing her “State of the County” address with us today at our October luncheon. It is always good to...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: For the 11th time, legislation failed once again on Monday evening to reopen and fund the federal government. Only two other shutdowns have lasted longer than this...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The Senate returned yesterday as the shutdown rolls into a third week with no end in sight. An eighth vote was held yesterday with yet the same outcome. Some tactics...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The shutdown continues with the Senate failing to pass competing bills last Friday to fund the government, thereby extending the shutdown into this week. The failure...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The federal government has officially shut down (partially), and there’s no sign it will reopen anytime soon. Congressional leaders are reminded today that it’s much...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Familiar topics included in today’s update. The threat of a government shutdown looms around the corner once again. Tariffs also continue to make news as well as a...