June 2025
Illinois Chamber Foundation Announces Kinder Morgan as Presenting Sponsor for Inaugural Illinois Civics Bee
Illinois Chamber President Lou Sandoval to Receive Cuauhtémoc Leadership Award
Illinois Chamber Announces Appointment of Newest Board Members
2025 End of Session Report
Illinois Chamber Responds to FY26 Budget: Tax Hikes Undermine Growth
April 2025
Illinois Chamber Unveils Business Principles for Mass Transit Reform
Illinois Chamber Announces the Appointment of Meena Beyers and Martin Montes to its Board of Directors
Illinois Chamber provides Statement on Reciprocal Tariffs
February 2025
Illinois Chamber Responds to Governor Pritzker's State of the State/Budget Address
January 2025
Illinois Chamber of Commerce Announces Expansion of Legislative Affairs Team
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