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Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Election day has passed, so no more commercials or signs for some time. Congratulations to each and every candidate for their courage to add their names to the...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Things are moving fast in Springfield (targeting a May 19 adjournment on the calendar), with the House deadline for acting on House-sponsored bills having passed and...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Today was our second candidate forum featuring those running for Joliet City Council Districts 1-5. It was a very insightful event that was recorded and posted on...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Info has been shared on our second candidate luncheon on Wednesday, March 22nd with the candidates for the five Joliet City Council Districts. Again, questionnaires...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The first of our monthly membership luncheons for March was today as we hosted our Joliet Mayoral Candidate Panel at the Clarion Hotel & Convention Center in...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: First and foremost, our monthly membership luncheon for March will be split into two events. First, join us next Wednesday, March 8th for our Joliet Mayoral...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Thanks to all that participated last night as part of our Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration. We appreciate your support through attendance and/or sponsorship....

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: Last week was the State of the Union address delivered by President Biden. Today was address day close to home. Both Governor Pritzker and Joliet Mayor O’Dekirk...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: President Biden delivered his second State of the Union address last night amid the customary pomp and circumstance. Next Wednesday, Governor Pritzker will deliver...

Government Affairs Roundup "Your Timely Roundup of Local, State, and Federal Updates" Chamber members: The focus of the state legislative session is becoming more clear this week as legislation making healthcare and childcare more affordable & accessible,...