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Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Big news to share this week as Joliet finds out finally about receiving funding for the Chicago Street “City Square” plaza. Governor Pritzker releases more money for...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The Senate has hit the road after a weekend session that ended with Senate Democrats, with the help of Vice President Kamala Harris’ vote, sending Democrats’...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Thanks to all that supported our golf outing as a sponsor, golfer, volunteer, or in any other role. It was a great day for having some fun, making connections, and...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: A few interesting items on the state side of things today in the report. News has started to leak out about what could be on tap for a potential special session and...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: A number of different topics to report on today. Congress is working through the annual appropriation process before their summer recess at the end of July. A new...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The House and Senate return out in Washington D.C. to begin a three-week work period that may be the last chance lawmakers have for a legislative victory before...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Now that the primaries are over here in Illinois and we move closer to the November election, you’ll hear a lot more about inflation, gas prices, abortion, and so...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: This week’s issue looks at election results from the “summer” primary election and also the July 1st pause of the gas and grocery taxes here in Illinois. There is...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The Roundup is back after a week off for some catching up and time off. Thanks to all that supported our New Orleans North event, our AABA Gala, and tonight’s CWW...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Going to keep this short today as we’re in full New Orleans North mode as we get ready for Friday. See below for a few notes. If you haven’t already purchased your...