News & Announcements

Chamber Members: Thanks to all that joined us today on our Government Affairs Coffee Series talk with Congressman Bill Foster and Jason Keller from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. A lot of good information was shared. We will have another Coffee Series talk in...

Chamber Members: Hopefully, everyone is safe from the storm yesterday. Two storms like that during this pandemic certainly have not made things any better. Please reach out if you need any assistance. Today’s update will be a combination of what was to go out last...

Chamber Members: It is the end of another week and the beginning of action in the state to try and keep us from slipping back into heavier restrictions. Read below for the announcement from Governor Pritzker today as we hit 2,000 plus COVID cases the first time since...

Chamber Members: You know what day it is. The fourth day of the week is the day that we deliver the jobs report. Today’s news is slightly better than the last two weeks. A seasonally adjusted 1.2 million new people applied for unemployment benefits in the week ending...

Chamber Members: Happy Wednesday! Thanks to Sean Noble from ReadyNation for sharing information this morning on our virtual conference call about the crucial role that child care and early education plays in our economy and future workforce. The recording and some...

Chamber Members: It was good to see a great number of you yesterday at the golf outing! So glad to hear the feedback that these updates have and continue to benefit out members. Today’s message will be packed with info as we catch up on what has transpired over the...

Chamber Members: It is hard to believe that July is wrapping up and also hard to believe that we’re moving into August without clear direction on a new federal funding bill. It has been months since the last one and expirations take place today and others not too long...

Chamber Members: Today is Thursday which means it is that time of the week for our usual unemployment reports. Unfortunately, not much other good news today on the economy or discussions in DC regarding a funding bill.  Probably best to just put this gloomy day behind...

Chamber Members: We are halfway through the week. Today’s update will focus on three things – P4 details, Governor rollback on sports (and other threats), and the impending expiration of the bonus unemployment payments. First, here is what has shown up in the bill for...

Chamber Members: Happy Tuesday! What a nice day it is. Let’s take a look today about more revolving around the federal funding proposal now known as the HEALS Act. Also, a few items to take a step back at and possibly be surprised at. Democratic Response to HEALS Act...