Chamber News

TURNING AMERICA'S HEALTH ADVANTAGE INTO ACTION
America's health system is a strategic advantage for our economy and our people, but only if we modernize it with intention while protecting what already works. Employers cover 180 million Americans. That makes health policy inseparable from workforce strategy, business competitiveness, and economic growth ...

SBA DISASTER RELIEF STILL AVAILABLE TO ILLINOIS BUSINESSES, PRIVATE NON-PROFITS, AND RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY SEVERE STORM & FLOODING
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations, homeowners, and renters in Illinois of the June 22 deadline to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans to offset losses from physical damage caused by severe storms and flash flooding occurring ...

DRIVERS, STAY ALERT FOR TURTLE CROSSING SEASON
From April through October, turtles are on the move and often end up on roadways. The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County reminds drivers to watch for turtles now through October, when these slow-moving reptiles become more active, many crossing roads near lakes, ponds, ...

WORK BEGINS TO RE-AUTHORIZE FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION LAW
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee marks up the surface transportation bill this week—the first major legislative move to meet a September 30, 2026, funding deadline. Roads, bridges, ports, and rail are part of the key operating system for ...