Government Affairs Roundup for 7.8.26
Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Last call for our member luncheon event on July 15 as we welcome in Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi as the featured speaker to talk about...
Government Affairs Roundup for 7.1.26
Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: July 1 is a significant date for state government, as it ushers in the start of the 2027 fiscal year and the implementation of a $55.9 billion state budget. Along...
Economics of Community Design – City of Joliet
For those that were unable to attend our lunch and learn on Wednesday, June 17, we are sharing not only the slide presentation, but also the video recording from that day. The presentation titled “Economics of Community Design” is now available, both video and pdf, on...
Government Affairs Roundup for 6.24.26
Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: We hosted a very informative breakfast this morning with Senators Loughran Cappel and Ventura, as well as Representatives Walsh Jr., Manley, and Avelar. They covered...
Government Affairs Roundup for 6.17.26
Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Today’s update is just a short one (topic wise) as the last two were info packed. One more reminder about hearing firsthand what happened in the most recent...
Government Affairs Roundup for 6.10.26
Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Today’s roundup has information that didn’t make the cut last week recapping the end of the state legislative session. A reminder as well about an invite to two...
Webb Auto Group Raises Over $20,000 for the USO at 5th Annual Ride for the Troops
For Immediate Release June 5, 2026 Webb Auto Group Raises Over $20,000 for the USO at 5th Annual Ride for the Troops More Than 100 Riders and 130 Classic Cars Gathered in Plainfield, Illinois to Honor the USO of Illinois PLAINFIELD, IL — June 5, 2026. Webb Auto Group...
Government Affairs Roundup for 6.3.26
Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: In Illinois, approaching the last hours of the legislative session with a number of important items still unresolved is not unusual. The May 31 deadline isn’t a...
Government Affairs Roundup for 5.27.26
Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: With the Illinois General Assembly entering its final scheduled week before the May 31 adjournment, activity in Springfield has accelerated sharply. Lawmakers pushed...
Government Affairs Roundup for 5.20.26
Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: With less than two weeks left in the spring legislative session, members of the Illinois General Assembly are pushing to pass legislation on topics such as AI, data...