WHAT SMALL BUSINESSES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TAXES AND TARIFFS American businesses and workers will benefit from pro-growth tax policy but face challenges from the changing trade environment, U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President Neil Bradley told an audience of more ...
AUG 9: STEP BACK IN TIME WITH BOY BAND REVIEW AT CANTIGNY REWIND Enjoy a night of ‘90s nostalgia featuring Boy Band Review, one of the best boy band tribute bands in the country at Cantigny! Relive your best years with this full band, complete with choreography and harmonies, performing nostalgic #boyband hits. Cantigny invites...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Trade developments and continued momentum pushed all three major averages to modest gains again for a shortened holiday trading week. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.72 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index added 1.62 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 2.30 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed
overseas stock markets, increase...
ANNUAL WATER SYSTEM LEAK SURVEY UNDERWAY THROUGH JULY Associated Technical Services (ATS), a specialized contractor retained by the City of West Chicago, began the City’s 2025 water system leak survey during the week of June 16. The team is expected to complete its work by the end of July...
CELEBRATING FULLERSBURG WOODS HISTORY AT "FULLERSBURG DAYS" AUG. 9 & 10 The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites the community to step back in time and enjoy the outdoors during “Fullersburg Days” on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9 and 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Graue Mill and Museum and the Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in ...
SMALL BUSINESS READINESS FOR RESILIENCY 2024 IMPACT REPORT When Hurricane Helene struck Florida, Kenneth Kitchen, a small business owner in Tampa, was prepared—thanks to the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Small Business Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) program. “The R4R emergency checklist was instrumental,” he shared. "It helped avoid costly replacements of essential tools and ...
EPIC STUDENTS SHOWCASE REAL-WORLD SOLUTIONS IN D.C. Our Employer-Provided Innovation Challenges (EPIC) initiative connects high school and college students with the opportunity to solve real challenges for local businesses, powered by our network of education, business, and community partners. At our second annual EPIC summer convening, we celebrated the achievements of this year’s student participants, spotlighted...
AUGUST EVENT HIGHLIGHTS AT CANTIGNY PARK Indulge in the sights, sounds, flavors, aromas, and experiences of Cantigny in their continued celebration of music, art, food, and nature. Plan a last hurrah of a “Feast of the Senses” with a few of the series’ not-to-be-missed highlights and events...
US CHAMBER APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF THE ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley issued a statement following Senate passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), which would deliver lasting, pro-growth tax reforms to American businesses...
WEST CHICAGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL High Honor Roll Criteria: Minimum GPA 5.0000 or higher on a weighted scale. Must have attempted credits of 2.0 or more for the current semester and be scheduled for a minimum of 3 classes. No grade lower than a "B"...
TARRIFS CREATE UNCERTAINTY AND FINANCIAL STRAIN Tom Sullivan, U.S. Chamber Senior Vice President for Small Business Policy, joined America’s Small Business Network this week to discuss how tariffs are hindering small business growth. “We hear one word over and over and over again, and that is uncertainty,” he said...
CHAMBER DELEGATION TO BRUSSELS, BERLIN YIELDS KEY BUSINESS INSIGHTS The Chamber’s Europe team led a member delegation of more than 20 executives to Brussels and Berlin during the week of June 2. The group spent three full days in Brussels and two in Berlin, all of which focused on the importance of...
BESSET SUGGESTS JULY 9 TRADE DEAL DEADLLINE COULD BE EXTENDED In testimony before the House Committee on Ways and Means, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers on June 11 that a deadline for countries to reach deals with the United States could be extended beyond July 9. He said...
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR ADAPTIVE REUSE OF HISTORIC OAK COTTAGE The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is inviting individuals and organizations to submit statements of interest to rehabilitate and reuse Oak Cottage, a circa-1850 Greek Revival style farmhouse located within Greene Valley Forest Preserve in Naperville. Statements...
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OFFICER HONORED FOR YOUTH OUTREACH WORK Forest Preserve District of DuPage County police officer Kim Eversole has been named a 2025 Illinois Juvenile Officers Association Officer of the Year in recognition of her outstanding efforts to connect local youth with nature and law enforcement...
RESCHEDULED 2025 GOLF OUTING BENEFITING THE MEXICAN CULTURAL CENTER DUPAGE Republic Bank is sponsoring a great day of golf and community on August 25, 2025, at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club located in West Chicago, IL. Event proceeds benefit the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage. The Mexican Cultural Center...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Stocks rallied last week as investors responded to upbeat economic data and easing trade tensions. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index added 1.50 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 2.18 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.17 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed...
JULY EVENT HIGHLIGHTS AT CANTIGNY PARK Feast of the Senses” continues through July as visitors are invited to indulge in the sights, sounds, flavors, aromas, and experiences of Cantigny. See below for just a few of the series’ not-to-be-missed highlights and events in July:...
TIMELINES FOR TARIFF ACTION: THE KNOWN AND THE UNKOWN While information on forthcoming tariff actions is incomplete and contradictory, some parameters have become clearer in recent weeks. The following general guidance is subject to change and interpretation. Section 232 Timeline: The administration is considering sectoral tariffs...
WHITE HOUSE DOUBLES TARIFFS ON IMPORTS OF STEEL, ALUMINUM President Trump on June 4 doubled tariffs on steel, aluminum, and derivative product imports from 25 to 50%. The proclamation, which was announced on May 30, was released on June 3 with the new rates taking effect...
