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June 2026Illinois Business Leader
Illinois Business Leader — June 2026
Featuring: Legislative Agenda; Chamber Day preview; America 250; Member Spotlight: Illinois American Water; And More
illinoischamberofcommerce.brandbits.com
June 2026In the News
Data Center Policy Debate in Illinois Spans Environmental, Economic Goals
WTTW News
June 2026Press Releases
Illinois Chamber Releases its 2026 End of Session Report
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June 2026Press Releases
Illinois Chamber Board of Directors Announces Tony Reinhart as New Board Chairman
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June 2026Press Releases
Illinois Chamber of Commerce Statement on the FY27 Budget Package
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May 2026In the News
Digital ad tax plans prompts discussion as impacts remain unclear
Yahoo Finance
April 2026In the News
Illinois to establish Taiwan office to deepen trade, tech cooperation
OCAC Taiwan
April 2026In the News
New Illinois Chamber president seeks to bolster Statehouse relationships
Capitol News Illinois
April 2026In the News
Patrick Pfingsten Talks with New President & CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Jimmy Clayton
PM Springfield (podcast)
April 2026In the News
Amid artificial intelligence explosion, lawmakers debate best path to regulate
Capitol News Illinois
April 2026In the News
Illinois leaders sweat over tight budget; GOP wants more cuts
The Center Square
April 2026In the News
New chief at IL Chamber of Commerce
Capitol City Now
March 2026Illinois Business Leader
Illinois Business Leader — March 2026
Featuring: Legislative Agenda; Chamber Day preview; America 250; Member Spotlight: Illinois American Water; And More
illinoischamberofcommerce.brandbits.com
March 2026In the News
Illinois Chamber of Commerce names Jimmy Clayton president and CEO
Chicago Business Journal
March 2026In the News Press Releases
Jimmy Clayton Named President and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce
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March 2026In the News
Power Shift In Illinois Biz World As 40-Year-Old Clayton Takes Chamber Helm
Hoodline
March 2026In the News
New CEO of Illinois Chamber of Commerce named
Capitol City Now
February 2026Press Releases
Illinois Chamber Responds to Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address
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February 2026Press Releases
The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Introduces 2026 State Legislative Agenda
December 2025Illinois Business Leader
Illinois Business Leader — December 2025
Featuring: Annual Luncheon Highlights; Workers’ Compensation Conference highlights; Amazing Member: Altorfer Cat; Member Spotlight: Wind Creek Hospitality
illinoischamberofcommerce.brandbits.com
September 2025Illinois Business Leader
Illinois Business Leader — September 2025
Featuring: 2025 Annual Luncheon program; Amazing Member: Kinder Morgan; Member Spotlight: Peoples Gas; And More
illinoischamberofcommerce.brandbits.com
September 2025Press Releases
Statement from the Illinois Chamber of Commerce on the Passing of Governor Jim Edgar
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June 2025Illinois Business Leader
Illinois Business Leader — June 2025
Featuring: End of Session Report 2025; Energy Alliance Program Launched; Member Spotlight: CoreSite; And More
illinoischamberofcommerce.brandbits.com
June 2025Press Releases
Illinois Chamber Foundation Announces Kinder Morgan as Presenting Sponsor for Inaugural Illinois Civics Bee
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June 2025Press Releases
Illinois Chamber President Lou Sandoval to Receive Cuauhtémoc Leadership Award
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June 2025Press Releases
Illinois Chamber Announces Appointment of Newest Board Members
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June 2025Press Releases
2025 End of Session Report
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June 2025Press Releases
Illinois Chamber Responds to FY26 Budget: Tax Hikes Undermine Growth
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April 2025Press Releases
Illinois Chamber Unveils Business Principles for Mass Transit Reform
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April 2025Press Releases
Illinois Chamber Announces the Appointment of Meena Beyers and Martin Montes to its Board of Directors
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April 2025Press Releases
Illinois Chamber provides Statement on Reciprocal Tariffs
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March 2025Illinois Business Leader
Illinois Business Leader — March 2025
Featuring: 2025 State Legislative Agenda; Chamber Day Highlights; Member Spotlight: Gene Matrix; And More
illinoischamberofcommerce.brandbits.com
February 2025Press Releases
Illinois Chamber Responds to Governor Pritzker’s State of the State/Budget Address
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January 2025Press Releases
Illinois Chamber of Commerce Announces Expansion of Legislative Affairs Team
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December 2024Illinois Business Leader
Illinois Business Leader — December 2024
Featuring: Veto Session; Annual Luncheon Highlights; Workers’ Compensation Conference Highlights; New Laws Forum Highlights; Member Spotlight: Ferrara Candy; And More
illinoischamberofcommerce.brandbits.com
December 2024Advocacy Reports
Winter 2024 Advocacy Report
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September 2024Illinois Business Leader
Illinois Business Leader — September 2024
Featuring: Illinois Chamber Annual Luncheon program; 2024 Award Winners and Legislative Ratings; Member Spotlight: TIDY LLC; Chevron Deference Overturned by SCOTUS; Amazing Member: Tramco Pumps; And More
illinoischamberofcommerce.brandbits.com
September 2024Advocacy Reports
Fall 2024 Advocacy Report
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June 2024Illinois Business Leader
Illinois Business Leader — June 2024
Featuring: 2024 End of Session Report; Misgendering: What HR Needs to Know; Member Spotlight: Tufts Grinding, Inc.; Chamber Day 2024 Recap; Women in Business Conference; And More
illinoischamberofcommerce.brandbits.com
June 2024Advocacy Reports
Summer 2024 Advocacy Report
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March 2024Illinois Business Leader
Illinois Business Leader — March 2024
Featuring: State of the State; Insurance Coverage for BIPA Lawsuit; Amazing Member: IFMK Law, Ltd.; Member Spotlight: Nicor Gas; And More
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March 2024Advocacy Reports
Spring 2024 Advocacy Report
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The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Introduces 2026 State Legislative Agenda