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12 Nov 2024

Illinois Chamber Signs National Coalition Letter on Emergency Disaster Relief Supplemental

The Illinois Chamber joined the US Chamber coalition letter urging Congress to pass an emergency supplemental appropriations bill. This bill is crucial to replenish disaster relief funding that has been depleted by recent natural disasters, including Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

06 Nov 2024

Chamber President Releases Statement on Pro Growth Path Forward for Illinois

Dear Illinois Chamber Members and Business Community, As we move beyond the election and look toward the future, it is important to focus on the opportunities that lie ahead for our state and the communities in which we impact through our businesses. Regardless of election outcomes, we are united in our shared commitment to the growth, prosperity, and well-being of our state, our local businesses and residents.

01 Nov 2024

Illinois Chamber joins coalition of business Associations Calling on Boeing and Machinist Union to Come to Agreement on Contract

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce joined over 50 State Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations across the country requesting that Boeing and the machinists union reach an agreement on a contract. This comes in addition to individual advocacy outreach that the Illinois Chamber did directly with Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg and IAM District Presidents Jon Holden and Brandon Bryant.

10 Oct 2024

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches National Civics Bee®

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Foundation proudly announces the launch of the 2025 National Civics Bee®, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.

08 Oct 2024

Illinois Chamber weighs in on proposed natural gas use tax in City of Decatur, IL.

At the 10.8.24 meeting, the Decatur City Council voted 5-2 in favor of tabling the vote on the ordinance. Local businesses and the Decatur Chamber of Commerce provided public comments in opposition during the hearing.

27 Jun 2024

Chamber Board Member Del Wilkins writes in Chicago Tribune on support for the maritime act

As we mark the anniversary of the enactment of the Jones Act, the statutory foundation of American maritime, events here and around the world — from extreme weather to war in the Middle East and Ukraine — continue to challenge the nation’s supply chain, and Americans are counting on the expertise, tenacity and ingenuity of Illinois mariners more than ever to keep us moving. Our state House of Representatives acknowledged this when it recently passed House Resolution 0291 recognizing the importance of the Jones Act.

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Illinois Chamber Signs National Coalition Letter on Emergency Disaster Relief Supplemental

Chamber President Releases Statement on Pro Growth Path Forward for Illinois

Illinois Chamber joins coalition of business Associations Calling on Boeing and Machinist Union to Come to Agreement on Contract

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches National Civics Bee®

Illinois Chamber weighs in on proposed natural gas use tax in City of Decatur, IL.

Chamber Board Member Del Wilkins writes in Chicago Tribune on support for the maritime act

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