Coronavirus update for 5.12.2021 – Funding for Colleges & Universities, State Announcements, and a Preview of the Big 4 Meeting
Chamber Members: A number of announcements on the federal and state level comprise our update today. Good news for our local colleges and universities as well as funds for some other areas. We’ll have a full recap of the big four meeting tomorrow as that is taking...
Coronavirus update for 5.11.2021 – Funds Released for State & Local Aid, Vaccines for 12-15 Year Old’s, and How to Lure Back Workers
Chamber Members: Today’s update reviews local pandemic relief that will be coming for Will County and our local municipalities, the announcement of vaccinations for those ages 12-15, and President Biden’s message to companies to lure back workers. Additionally,...
Coronavirus update for 5.10.2021 – Reaction to Jobs Report, Big 4 Meeting in DC, Local Earmark Projects, and Illinois Budget Update
Chamber Members: As the second week of May begins, Washington D.C. issues will pick up again with the Senate and House leaders scheduled to meet with President Biden for the first time to review spending plans and other issues on the table. All of this comes on the...
Coronavirus update for 5.7.2021 – Big Development Announced for Joliet, Weekly & Monthly Jobs Report, and More School Funding
Chamber Members: There was so much information to share yesterday that the usual Thursday jobs report was held back until today. It was intentional though so that it could be combined with today’s April jobs report. Things have slowed as hiring is a concern for so...
Coronavirus update for 5.6.2021 – Bridge Phase Announcement, Illinois Leaders Talk, and PPP $ Runs Out
Chamber Members: Today’s update is going to be a long one, just a warning. Don’t skip over the info though as it is a great look at what is going on in our state regarding a number of issues. First, an announcement was made today by the Governor that we’re looking to...
Coronavirus update for 5.5.2021 – New Vaccine Goal, Herd Immunity, and Higher Interest Rates
Chamber Members: Halfway through the week and today’s update shares information about a new goal from President Biden on vaccines, the possibility of “herd immunity,” higher interest rates in our future, rulings on gig-workers & BIPA, and Amtrak plans. *Daily...
Coronavirus update for 5.4.2021 – Fully Reopened in July?, Infrastructure & Taxes, and Foreclosure Wave
Chamber Members: Governor Pritzker today announced the possibility of Illinois being fully reopened in July and that the “Bridge” phase is not too far off. This should come as welcome news to many as restrictions are lessened and capacities expanded in the 28-day...
Coronavirus update for 5.3.2021 – Restaurant Fund Open, Update & Reaction on Biden Infrastructure & Tax Plans, and Catching Up on Numbers
Chamber Members: The portal has opened for those looking to apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and we’re going to join Congressman Foster and Bo Steiner from the Illinois SBA this Wednesday afternoon. Additionally, today’s update has updates on the...
Coronavirus update for 4.30.2021 – Intermodal Master Plan Feedback, Bill Backlog Paid Down, and a Monthly Stimulus
Chamber Members: It was nice to see everyone that came out to our open house yesterday afternoon. So many comments on the good feeling of getting back to networking in person. Here’s the last update for the week and the month of April. See below for information and...
Coronavirus update for 4.29.2021 – Recap of President Address, Jobs & 1st Q Economy Reports, and State Energy & Gambling
Chamber Members: A full update today recapping the speech last night from President Biden, the weekly job report, and news on the 1st quarter results from the economy. Additionally, a report shows vaccines are slowing the national spread of the virus, Governor...