Coronavirus update for 3.12.2021 – Vaccines for All in May, Restaurant Fund, and Some Money in Your Pocket
Chamber Members: President Biden appeared last night in his first prime-time address and delivered remarks urging national unity to reach normalcy as we move into year two of the covid pandemic. He also made a major announcement regarding when all adults can expect to...
Coronavirus update for 3.11.2021 – 365 Days of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Chamber Members: March 11 is certainly a day to remember (for me because it is my wife’s birthday as well) as this date marks one year since the World Health Organization declared the Coronavirus or COVID-19 or what has really been now usually just called Covid a...
Coronavirus update for 3.10.2021 – $1.9 Trillion Bill Ready for Biden Signature & Its Econ Impact
Chamber Members: The $1.9 trillion legislation known as the American Rescue Plan Act passed the House today and will probably be signed ASAP by President Biden so today’s update has some information on the expected economic impact. Also, more Johnson & Johnson...
Coronavirus update for 3.9.2021 – Houbolt Road Bridge Announcement, Edu & Workforce Bill, and the PPP Cliff
Chamber Members: The news does not stop on a nice and sunny day. Locally, a major announcement on a much-awaited project has been made, the Paycheck Protection Program is slated to end soon without action to extend the deadline, Governor Pritzker signs the Education...
Coronavirus update for 3.5.2021 – Unemployment Proposal Hold Up, Feb. Job Growth, and Taxes on Gig Workers
Chamber Members: What a nice day and weekend ahead. It is an unusually busy day of news for a Friday so make sure to read below for all of the updates. A couple of reminders before you get into today’s update – we have a virtual conference next Thursday...
Coronavirus update for 3.8.2021 – New Aid Details Up for Final Vote, CDC New Guidelines if Vaccinated, and IL Senate Returns
Chamber Members: A big vote went down over the weekend sending the covid relief aid back to the House for final approval. The update looks at all involved, as well as the last-minute changes. Additionally, the CDC released new guidelines for those that have been...
Coronavirus update for 3.4.2021 – Senate Vote on Covid Aid, Illinois Pension Debt Rises, and the Extension of a Program & Loss of Another
Chamber Members: A few things first about some upcoming opportunities. We have a virtual conference next Thursday March 11 at 11:00 AM with John Ferguson, Senior Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager with Northern Trust. Please join us! Economic Trends &...
Coronavirus update for 3.3.2021 – Stimulus Check Cutoff Shift, Another White House Budget Delay, and Tips to Promote
Chamber Members: Our State of the City Address with Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk is back on the calendar for Monday, March 22 at 11 AM. Make sure to sign up here. Today’s update contains information on a new cutoff amount for stimulus checks, mask protocol reminders,...
Coronavirus update for 3.2.2021 – Vaccine for All by June, Saliva Test Ok’d, and County Lines Up Funds
Chamber Members: With the major announcement of the J&J vaccine entering the mix, projections on when the majority of adults could be vaccinated has jumped tremendously. A usual competitor will be jumping in to assist in the vaccine rollout, a saliva test has been...
Coronavirus update for 3.1.2021 – Green Light for J&J Vaccine, New Aid Bill Passes House, and PPP Update for Self Employed
Chamber Members: It was a busy weekend for news as we now have the green light for a third covid vaccine. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine received two ok’s over the weekend meaning shipments could get out as fast as today. The next round of pandemic relief aid...