Coronavirus update for 5.17.2021 – Governor Officially Aligns Mask Guidance, State Funds, and Unemployment Info
Chamber Members: Another day of big news as Governor Pritzker issues statement announcing full alignment with the CDC on mask guidance. Along with that, some information is below on takeaways from the somewhat unexpected announcement last week. The state also has...
Coronavirus update for 5.14.2021 – Will County Announces More Funds, Restaurant Funds in Trouble, and We’re in the Bridge Phase
Chamber Members: Welcome to the Bridge Phase! Only 28 days now to Phase 5 which would see all sectors of the economy fully reopened and no capacity limits. Yesterday the updated shared all of the changes allowed in the Bridge Phase, click here if you need to review....
Coronavirus update for 5.13.2021 – Bridge Phase Start, CDC Mask Guidance, and 12-15 Year Old Ok’d for Vaccine
Chamber Members: A wealth of information today in announcements on both the state and federal levels. First, plans are confirmed for the move to the Bridge Phase tomorrow in Illinois. The changes in capacity are spelled out below. The CDC has given the full ok for...
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...