Chamber News

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 ...

FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE
Stocks were mixed last week as investors fretted over hot inflation reports, which offset the move in chipmaker stocks. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.13 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index edged down 0.08 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.17 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas ...

WEST CHICAGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL LIFESMARTS STEAM EARNS THIRD PLACE AT NATIONAL COMPETITION
Students from West Chicago Community High School earned a third-place finish at the 2026 National LifeSmarts Competition, competing against top teams from across the country, The nationally recognized competition challenges students in areas including personal finance, consumer rights, environmental issues, technology ...