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Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Early voting in Illinois is on track to potentially break records this year, reflecting a nationwide trend. Swing states like Georgia and North Carolina have already...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Since the last update, major announcements have been made concerning vital transportation projects here in the region. Read more about below concerning the I-80 and...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: In Congress’ last action before Election Day, the Senate cleared a stopgap funding bill that heads off a government shutdown. President Biden signed the three-month...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: After last week’s update the question on the federal level became “how will Congress avert a shutdown now?” Speaker Johnson’s funding gamble didn’t pay off after a...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Another great celebration day, this time we honored Kelly Rohder-Tonelli with the ATHENA Award – Congratulations Kelly! At the time that I scheduled this message,...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Thanks to those that were able to join us yesterday for our 110-year anniversary celebration. It was nice to see so many familiar faces and great supporters of our...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Today’s focus will be on pro-growth tax policies that are scheduled to end in 2025. *Government Affairs Roundup brought to you by CITGO* The Urgent Need for...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Exciting events are around the corner for the chamber in September as we host our 110 Year Anniversary celebration and our ATHENA Award recognition. Congratulations...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Thanks to all that participated as a sponsor, volunteer, attendee, vendor, or in any other capacity for our annual New Orleans North festival. Once again, a good...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The roundup is back with a full report this week covering some bills signed by Governor Pritzker as well as Quantum Computing, PBM, and Carbon Capture news....