News & Announcements

Chamber Members: We’re here on Thursday so that usually means employment reports, but we’re going to hold that off for another day. Today we have some info on additional federal aid legislation, a new grant opportunity, and travel forecasts. In addition, an apology...

Chamber Members: We’re inching closer to the elections and the hope that once it is all over, things will begin to move in Washington DC. Federal aid, in some form is truly needed immediately as we move towards the end of the year on several fronts. We continue to...

Chamber Members: We hope you had a nice enjoyable (long) weekend. The daily update is back and while we’re at it, special thanks to Silver Cross Hospital for continuing to bring us the daily coronavirus update. See below for some info on the ongoing aid discussions, a...

Chamber Members: Happy Friday! Another week comes to and end and hopefully a good number of you will get to enjoy a day off on Monday for a much-needed break. President Trump is out with a new federal aid offer. Today we also want to look again at employer...

Chamber Members: Unemployment numbers are of focus today as the report is not as promising as weeks before, but there are some positives to take out. Also, talks progress of specific federal aid items, but as always, there are some needs attached. See below for more...

Chamber Members: Thank you to Will County Executive Denise Winfrey for joining us today on our Virtual Conference. Denise shared with us several important updates regarding programs and projects within Will County. In addition, she made an announcement concerning the...

Chamber Members: Today’s big news is that President Trump has ordered his negotiating team to halt talks with Speaker Pelosi until after the November election. We take a look as well at state revenues from gambling and cannabis. Also, don’t forget to join us tomorrow...

Chamber Members: See the information below for the virtual conference for this week as we welcome Will County Executive Denise Winfrey on Wednesday for the annual State of the County Address.  County Executive Winfrey will join us at 11 AM. Also, all non-profit...

Chamber Members: You have all probably seen the big news that has broke on the Coronavirus front by now, but we’ll repeat for those that it may have snuck by. No deal in D.C., but the House moved forward with a vote. Also, some additional job numbers that have a mix...

Chamber Members: Thursday is the day of the week that brings on the employment report. See below for those details along with an update on the last-minute effort to agree on federal aid. The Senate on Wednesday passed a short-term funding bill just hours before the...