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President Sandoval issued a letter of support for the South Works Quantum Campus which was up for review at the Chicago Plan Commission. Sandoval, a former resident of South Chicago grew up one block from the old South Works project and above and beyond his connection to the storied site, serves on the board of a Charter School in the neighborhood focused on STEM education. The location would economically transform the community which has struggled since the steel mill closed in the early 90s.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.