Comcast Business 2026 Cybersecurity Threat Report
A new Comcast Business Cybersecurity Threat Report found that artificial intelligence is accelerating the speed and scale of attacks across organizations and businesses of all sizes. Based on an analysis of 79.3 billion cybersecurity events, the report identified...
Government Affairs Roundup for 10.14.26
Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: It is about 3 weeks until election day and we’re just over 30 days from the Illinois Legislative Veto Session. While some topics have been rumored, specific plans...
NuMark Credit Union & WJOL Join in the 11 Days of Kindness Movement
Joliet, ILL – Last month, NuMark Credit Union (NuMark) was excited to partner with 1340 WJOL (WJOL) to promote the “11 Days of Kindness” initiative, and invited community members to take part in eleven days of activities dedicated to spreading kindness within their...
Government Affairs Roundup for 10.7.26
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 information has been...
Government Affairs Roundup for 9.30.26
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 County before the...
Illinois Credit Unions’ Women’s Leadership Group Donates $25,000 to Sarah’s Circle
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 for 9.23.26
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 some...
Government Affairs Roundup for 9.16.26
Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Last week I shared the link for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s 2026 Small Business Credit Survey and received a good amount of feedback...
Government Affairs Roundup for 9.9.26
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 feedback as...
GREATER JOLIET AREA YMCA PRESIDENT & CEO KATY LECLAIR TO RECEIVE 2026 ATHENA AWARD
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...