ILLINOIS CHAMBER OPPOSES SB 1976 ESTABLISHING NEW, STRINGENT LABOR REGULATIONS Earlier this week, the Illinois Chamber opposed SB 1976 in the Senate Labor Committee. This bill, among other things, provides that If a federal law as of January 19, 2025, offers stronger worker rights or safety protections than a State agency’s rules, or if the State has no such rules, the State ...
INSTEAD OF TARIFFS, IT'S TIME TO ACCELERATE PRO-GROWTH AGENDA Ahead of yesterday's announcement, Neil Bradley, Chief Policy Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following, "What we have heard from business of all sizes, across all industries, from around the country is that these broad tariffs are a tax increase that will raise ...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Stocks moved lower last week as investors swung from exuberance to disappointment on news over tariffs and inflation. he Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.53 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index retreated 2.59 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 0.96 percent. The MSCI EAFE...
FOX VALLEY SCORE RECOGNIZED AS DISTRICT CHAPTER OF THE YEAR Our SCORE Fox Valley Chapter was recently honored as the 2025 Central Region (8-state) and Illinois District Chapter of the Year! This recognition celebrates our mentoring, educational services, and support for small businesses in DuPage, DeKalb, Kane, Will, Kendall, ...
WCCHS STUDENTS IN LANGUAGE HONOR SOCIETIES The Community High School District 94 World Languages Division is proud to induct 51 students into the French, German & Spanish language Honor Societies. On Monday, March 10th, West Chicago Community High School students were inducted into the French, German, & ...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Stocks notched a solid gain last week as upbeat comments from the Fed helped stocks snap their four-week losing streak. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.51 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index picked up 0.17 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led, gaining 1.20 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks...
RESTORING ACCESS TO CITY MEETINGS: RECORDINGS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE Recent efforts by the City of West Chicago have made local government more accessible to all residents in order to “encourage active participation in City decision-making," an overarching goal in the Comprehensive Plan. This new tool fosters greater engagement particularly for individuals who ...
STAY SAFE ONLINE: EMAIL SECURITY BEST PRACTICES As the number of publicly disclosed and exploited CVEs continues to rise, it is crucial for organizations to implement regular updates, robust patch management, and advanced threat detection systems to mitigate the risks associated with vulnerabilities commonly used for initial access, lateral movement...
SBA RELIEF STILL AVAILABLE TO ILLINOIS SMALL BUSINESSES & PRIVATE NONPROFITS The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Illinois of the April 15, 2025, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Stocks continued their slide through a volatile week. U.S. trade policy drove much of the market’s movement, broadening investors' concerns about economic growth and inflation. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declined 3.10 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index dropped 3.45 percent. The Dow Jones...
WEST CHICAGO'S BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA TEAM SENDS COMPETITORS TO NATIONALS Business Professionals of America (BPA) hosted its annual State Leadership Conference in Oak Brook, IL concluding on March 1, 2025. The event brought together over 1,200 high school competitors from across Illinois to showcase their skills in various business and technology-related events...
STEEP TARIFFS IMPOSED, THEN PARTY PAUSED, DISRUPTING U.S. COMMERCE After weeks of uncertainty, President Trump on March 4 invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose 25% tariffs on all goods from Canada and Mexico, with a 10% tariff applied to Canadian energy exports. An additional 10% duty was also imposed on all imports from China, bringing the average applied U.S. tariff on Chinese...
HERRICK LAKE - PRAIRIE & SAVANNA RESTORATION PROJECT The 887-acre Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton is home to an impressive variety of wildlife and is one of the Forest Preserve District’s most popular preserves. This project involves crews removing aggressive plant species from 550 acres of the preserve,...
VOTER SUPPORT FOR PERMANENT TAX RELIEF A new U.S. Chamber of Commerce survey reveals overwhelming public support for making the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) permanent. Absent congressional action, most of the pro-growth reforms in the TCJA will expire at the end of this year...
WEST CHICAGO LIFESMARTS TEAM WINS ILLINOIS CHAMPIONSHIP West Chicago Community High School won first place in the 29th annual Illinois LifeSmarts State Competition. The competition took place on February 25th and was hosted at West Chicago Community High School. Members of the winning team were Niya Patel (Captain), Elio Bregu, Alex Jacobo, and Keelie Steward. The team ...
HOUSE TAKES STEP TO EXTEND PRO-GROWTH TAX REFORMS The U.S. House of Representatives took an important step toward permanent tax relief for American families and businesses by passing a budget resolution on Tuesday. Pro-growth tax policy will help drive the...
ROSECRANCE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, NORTH CENTRAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS MAKE AFFILIATION OFFICIAL The affiliation will create stronger organizations, providing a full continuum of mental health and substance use treatment services. Rosecrance Behavioral Health and North Central Behavioral Health Systems (NCBHS) are excited to announce their official affiliation, which enhances the quality of resources and expands access to care for individuals and ...
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE BOARD NAMES DR. MUDDASSIR SIDDIQI PRESIDENT The College of DuPage Board of Trustees has approved Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi as the institution’s eighth president. Dr. Siddiqi, who was confirmed at the Board’s Feb. 20 regular meeting, is currently the Vice Chancellor oF Instructional Innovation and Digital Strategy at the Houston ...
COMMUNITIES & BUSINESSES MAKE CASE FOR PERMANENT TAX RELIEF When Main Street businesses have a competitive tax code, local economies prosper, and workers benefit from higher paychecks and more job opportunities. Why it matters: Unless Congress acts on extending provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) set to expire in ...
COYOTE SIGHTING INCREASE AS MATING SEASON BEGINS IN DUPAGE Coyote sightings are on the rise in DuPage County as the animals enter their late-winter mating season, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County reminds residents. Seeing a coyote this time of year is ...
