October 2024

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches National Civics Bee®

August 2024

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Award Winners and Legislative Ratings

Senator Erica Harriss and Representative Bradley Fritts named Illinois Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Freshmen of the Year

Illinois Chamber Presents the Bridge Builder Award to Senate Recipient, Senator Jil Tracy  

Illinois Chamber Presents the Bridge Builder Award to Senate Recipient, Senator Meg Loughran Cappel  

Illinois Chamber Presents the Bridge Builder Award to House Recipient, Representative Jeff Keicher

Illinois Chamber Presents the Bridge Builder Award to House Recipient, Representative Eva-Dina Delgado

June 2024

Dan Wagner Elected as Chairman of the Illinois Chamber Board of Directors

May 2024

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Statement on the Final Bill of the Spring 2024 Legislative Session

March 2024

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Announces Additions to Legislative Affairs Team

Illinois Chamber Releases Results of Independent Contractor Survey

February 2024

Illinois Chamber Responds to Governor Pritzker's State of the State/Budget Address

December 2023

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Deepens Legislative Team- Adds Keith Wheeler as Senior Legislative Affairs Advisor

November 2023

Lou Sandoval Named President and CEO of Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Oppose Efforts to Curtail Illinois’ Growing Logistics Industry (HB 2547)

The Illinois Chamber Announces the Retirement of Jeanette Anderson after 40 Dedicated Years of Service

October 2023

The Illinois Chamber Welcomes Kevin O'Keeffe as New Membership Account Executive

August 2023

Illinois Chamber Announces Selection of Executive Search Firm

Illinois Chamber and IERG Applaud the Signing of HB 3017, Permitting Portal

June 2023

Statement on the Passing of Illinois Chamber President and CEO Todd Maisch

May 2023

The Illinois Chamber joins business groups in releasing the following statement

April 2023

The Illinois Chamber's Reaction to Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson's Address

March 2023

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce applauds the unanimous passing of HB 3017

February 2023

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Submits Comments Opposing FTC’s Proposed Rule Banning Noncompetes

Illinois Chamber responds to Governor Pritzker's State of the State Address

November 2022

Illinois Chamber applauds agreement on Unemployment Insurance

May 2022

Illinois Chamber of Commerce PAC Announces Endorsements of Judge Daniel Shanes and Justice Michael Burke for Illinois Supreme Court 

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Announces 2022 Award Winners and Legislative Ratings

April 2022

Illinois Chamber applauds the decision in Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association, et al. v. County of Cook

February 2022

Illinois Chamber responds to Governor Pritzker's State of the State/Budget Address

November 2021

Illinois Chamber Responds to the Signing of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

 

September 2021

GENERAL ASSEMBLY SET TO PASS LARGEST ELECTRICITY RATE HIKE IN ILLINOIS HISTORY, PUT RELIABILITY AT RISK

GENERAL ASSEMBLY SET TO DOUBLE DOWN ON LARGEST ELECTRICITY RATE HIKE IN ILLINOIS HISTORY

August 2021

Illinois Chamber Responds to Omnibus Energy Proposal

Illinois Chamber applauds Governor JB Pritzker for signing SB 2531, SALT Cap Workaround Legislation 

June 2021

Illinois Chamber urges a NO Vote on Current Energy Language

Illinois Chamber signs on with other business groups and organizations in opposing the Energy Legislation 

May 2021

Illinois Chamber responds to passage of SJRCA 11 Measure Restricting Economic Freedom in Illinois

Illinois Chamber responds to Budget Proposal

April 2021

Illinois Chamber Responds to State Audit of Exelon’s Subsidized Nuclear Fleet

February 2021

Illinois Chamber responds to Governor Pritzker's Budget Address

January 2021

Illinois Chamber President and CEO Todd Maisch testifies on HB 3840 Illinois Health Care and Human Service Reform Act

December 2020

Chamber responds to yet another call for tax increases on Illinois job providers 

November 2020

Chamber believes electorate is rejecting tax amendment 

October 2020

 Will the Last Taxpayer in Illinois Please Turn Out the Lights:An Economic Assessment of the Illinois “Fair Tax”

40 Business Organizations Join Chamber to Oppose Progressive Tax 

September 2020

Chamber PAC opposed to Justice Kilbride retention

August 2020

Illinois Chamber on Potential Power Plant Closures

Illinois Chamber applauds Gov. Pritzker for standing up for Illinois against corruption with energy proposal 

13 Organizations Join Vote No Coalition, Including Illinois’ Black and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce

Independent Analysis: Graduated Income Tax Hike Disproportionately Affects Women & Minorities, Shrinks Illinois Economy by Nearly $2 Billion, Increases Consumer Costs, Leads to Reduced Household Spending

July 2020

 Chamber: Illinois must respond to historic economic collapse

Statewide Coalition of Leading Small Business Organizations Join Together and Urge a No Vote on Illinois Progressive Tax Amendment

May 2020

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Introduce Responsible Reopening and Rehiring Legislation with Sponsor Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady 

Statement from Todd Maisch,President and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce on Today's Report of 1 Million Illinoisans Out of Work



March 2020

 Illinois Chamber of Commerce statement on Executive Order 2020-10


January 2020

Illinois Chamber: Passage of the Clean Energy Jobs Act Would Result in Significant Increases in Power Bills for Illinois Residents and Businesses

Illinois Chamber responds to Governor Pritzker's State of the State Address


November 2019

Illinois Chamber: Don't send aircraft maintenance to other states


October 2019

Chamber's Laurie Silvey named Chair of the Illinois Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee

Ethylene oxide ban threatens life-saving health care in Illinois

Clean Energy Jobs Act will increase energy costs for ratepayers

Rebuild Illinois multiyear IDOT plan will help improve state's greatest economic asset

Doug Darch receives Illinois Chamber's Champion of Free Enterprise Award

Illinois Chamber: Clean Energy Jobs Act will increase energy costs for ratepayers

Illinois Chamber: Ethylene oxide ban threatens life-saving health care in Illinois


August 2019

Illinois Chamber of Commerce announces 2019 Edie award winners for exceptional economic development projects in Illinois 


July 2019

Illinois Chamber concerns with coal ash clean up


June 2019

Illinois Chamber statement on signing of Rebuild Illinois

Illinois Chamber of Commerce statement on signing of recreational cannabis legislation

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch applauds House passage of capital program

The Illinois Chamber applauds signing of Rebuild Illinois


May 2019

Illinois Chamber of Commerce statement on Senate passage of graduated income tax rate legislation

Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch issued the following statement on the continuing capital discussion

Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch issued the following statement on Governor Pritzker's proposed capital plan

Illinois Chamber of Commerce statement on the Senate passage of Senate Bill 1407


April 2019

Illinois Chamber of Commerce statement on proposed graduated income tax amendment 


March 2019

Illinois Chamber of Commerce backs transportation modernization funding proposal

An Open Letter to Governors, State Lawmakers, Attorneys General and Economic Development Leaders

Illinois Chamber Statement on Graduated Income Tax Rates


February 2019

Illinois Chamber of Commerce statement on rushed passage of $15 per hour minimum wage

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January 2019 

Digital Data Centers

Illinois Chamber of Commerce statement on Rosenbach v. Six Flags

Illinois Chamber of Commerce receives Quincy proclamation celebrating 100-year anniversary


September 2018

Chamber Media Advisory for Annual Luncheon 


August 2018

Chamber President & CEO Todd Maisch’s Statement on SB 2921

Metlife Benefit Offerings

2018 Edies Winners Revealed


July 2018

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Statement - Trade and President's Visit


June 2018

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Announces New Board Leadership

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Statement on CREATE


May 2018

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Statement - Volkswagen Settlement

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Statement - SB 20

Illinois Chamber Accepting Nominations for 2018 Edie Awards

Illinois Chamber Statement - HR 1025


March 2018

Illinois Motorists Lose $16.4 Billion Annually on Roads That are Rough

Champaign-Urbana Motorists Lose Nearly $1,500 Per Year on Roads That are Rough

Chicago Motorists Lose Nearly $2,500 Per Year on Roads That are Rough

Metro East Motorists Lose $2,301 Per Year on Roads That are Rough

Peoria-Bloomington Motorists Lose Nearly $1,600 Per Year on Roads That are Rough

Rockford Motorists Lose More Than $1,900 Per Year on Roads That are Rough

Springfield Motorists Lose More Than $1,400 Per Year on Roads That are Rough

Statement from Illinois Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Todd Maisch on SB 2901

Statement from Illinois Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Todd Maisch on HB 4900


February 2018

Statement from Illinois Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Todd Maisch on the IEPA Volkswagen Settlement Plan

Statement from Illinois Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Todd Maisch on the Budget Address


January 2018

Illinois Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Todd Maisch's Statement on State of the State 


December 2017

Brandon Road Lock and Dam Concern for Illinois Infrastructure

Illinois Chamber statement - Federal Tax Reform 


November 2017

Illinois Chamber Statement on SB 1451 


October 2017

Illinois Chamber statement - Wage History

Illinois Chamber statement on Right to Work (SB 1905)


September 2017

Chamber News Release - HB 3449

Cong Bost Shimkus and Davis Earn Spirit of Enterprise Award

Illinois Chamber Advocates for Tax Reform in Washington

Illinois Chamber reaction statement - HB 162


August 2017

Illinois Chamber statement - HB 162

Illinois Chamber statement - minimum wage increase

Winners revealed for outstanding economic development projects


July 2017

Illinois Chamber statement - 7.2.17

Illinois Chamber statement - 7.6.17


June 2017

Illinois Chamber of Commerce calls on legislators for areas of improvement on latest budget proposal

Illinois Chamber statement - HB 302

Illinois Chamber statement - transporation funding 


May 2017

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Opens Nominations for 2017 Edie Awards

Illinois Chamber statement - Minimum Wage Increase

Illinois Chamber statement - Right to Know

Illinois Chamber statement - Workers Comp Statement

Tollway board to vote on study to progress Illinois Route 53 extension, Illinois Chamber in Support


April 2017

Congressman Kinzinger Earns Spirit of Enterprise Award

Illinois Chamber Announces Job Crusherz