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...

Chamber Members: It was a busy weekend for news as we now have the green light for a third covid vaccine. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine received two ok’s over the weekend meaning shipments could get out as fast as today. The next round of pandemic relief aid...

Chamber Members: Happy Friday everyone! Some big announcements today. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is one step away from final approval and shipping possibly as early as Monday. Federal minimum wage has hit a roadblock, the United Center opens up as a vaccine...

Chamber Members: It’s Thursday so that means the latest jobs report is out. We’ll also look at the latest vaccine announcement from the state and how Will County will proceed with those eligible for the vaccine currently. Finally, news about a do-it-yourself covid...

Chamber Members: Today we hear some new and encouraging news about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as well as a new entry into the vaccine game, Novavax. Also, information below covers the new PPP opening and a webinar opportunity, a new FedEx grant, and finally a...

Chamber Members: As the new pandemic relief aid bill passes through Congress, movement begins behind the scenes on the “Build Back Better” plan. Additionally, today’s update looks at a court victory for restaurants, continuing fraudulent unemployment claims, and what...

Chamber Members: So it begins – the House will begin this week to push through President Biden’s pandemic relief aid. An outlook runs below. Additionally, there is a snapshot of where things stand with the virus cases, vaccines, and its variants. Finally, a feel-good...

Chamber Members: Today’s update takes a look at the beginning of the push for the new covid relief bill and recaps the specifics of what has been proposed. News about President Biden’s immigration bill emerges, Pfizer has a good update to share, and don’t forget about...

Chamber Members: Happy Thursday! It is job report day and also an exciting news day with NASA’s rover “Perseverance” landing on Mars this afternoon – so exciting that Krispy Kreme has created a special Mars doughnut that is only sold today. Additionally, President...

Chamber Members: Today we will take up the space with two main topics. The first being the combined State of the State and Budget address notes from Governor Pritzker. It was certainly a different setting than usual considering the pandemic departing from a live...

Chamber Members: Good news to share today as newly reported covid cases in the U.S. hit their lowest level in nearly four months. Locally, we’re below 5% on the rolling seven-day average for the first time since the middle of July. The bad news is the continuation of...

Chamber Members: We’ll start off today wishing everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day and maybe this will serve as a reminder for those that may have forgot! Before I forget, the update will take a day off on Monday in observance of Presidents’ Day. Today however, we report...

Chamber Members: Happy Thursday! Today we share the weekly jobs report and it’s not horrible. Additionally, there is information about mortgage relief, eviction bans, new state partners for vaccines, an unfortunate report on the Mainstreet Lending program, and some...

Chamber Members: Today’s big news hints at what will be delivered next Wednesday during the combined Illinois Budget address & State of the State address. There is so much news circulating on vaccines it is hard not to get it out right away, so today’s update is...

Chamber Members: We have some interesting news coming out of our state and federal capitols today regarding budgets, rules, aid, and of course vaccines. In addition, the Will County Health Department will be getting some needed financial assistance to help with the...

Chamber Members: In addition to the Super Bowl itself yesterday, Verizon also hosted a concert for small business aid and has opened a truly short window for applications. See information below for your opportunity to secure a grant in the amount of $10,000. Today’s...

Chamber Members: Here’s the wrap to the weekend as we get ready for the Super Bowl. Not sure if you can even say that anymore, but we all know what the “Big Game” is.  The SBA has announced a name change for one of their programs so read below about the Targeted EIDL...

Chamber Members: In addition to the arrival of the weekly jobs report, we’ve been greeted by some more snow (yay?!?!). Today begins the process to start a reconciliation vote on the Biden administration coronavirus aid package, relief for gig workers and the...

Chamber Members: Well, the good news may have slowed down as it’s been predicted that we’re in for six more weeks of winter. Of course that comes from a groundhog and we certainly have many other issues to keep an eye on. Today we share a variety of vaccine related...