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...
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT BREAKS GROUND ON NEW GROUNDS & NATURAL RESOURCES CAMPUS AT BLACKWELL The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County held a ceremonial groundbreaking today for its new Grounds & Natural Resources Campus at Blackwell Forest Preserve. The 112,900-square-foot facility will serve as the main hub for crews who maintain and restore the nearly 26,000 acres of forest ...
ILLINOIS CHAMBER REPSONDS TO FY26 BUDGET: TAX HIKES UNDERMINE GROWTH At the start of the legislative session, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce was encouraged by Governor Pritzker’s proposed budget, which emphasized fiscal discipline, investment in education, and economic development, without ...
LEADING BUSINESS GROUPS OPPOSE SWEEPING LEGAL OVERREACH Illinois’ business community is united in opposition to proposed legislation that would drastically expand Illinois’ jurisdictional reach. House Amendment #2 to SB 26 would expose out-of-state companies to lawsuits in Illinois courts...
EXCITING ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE AT NEW HOPE UMC New Hope UMC is thrilled to announce its annual rummage sale, a much-anticipated event known for offering the best stuff in town, unique finds, and bargains for everyone! The sale will take place...
CHAMBER'S HEATHER TESTIFIES ON THE EU AI ACT The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade on May 21 held a hearing on “AI Regulation and the Future of U.S. Leadership.” Witnesses included the Chamber’s Senior Vice President for International Regulatory Policy and Antitrust Sean Heather Adam Thierer, Senior Fellow at...
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LEADERS LOCK ARMS AT B7 SUMMIT IN OTTOWA U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne Clark and the heads of the top business groups from the other G7 countries—known collectively as the B7—met on May 14-16 in Ottawa, Canada, to reaffirm close trade ties...
KIDS CAN CAST A LINE AT FREE FISHING DERBY JUNE 8 Young anglers can reel in big fun at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Just for Kids Fishing Derby on Sunday, June 8, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Silver Lake in Blackwell Forest Preserve...
CHICAGOLAND BLUE STAR MOTHER IL6 HOST MISSION BBQ Recently we hosted a brunch at Mission BBQ in Downers Grove to share fellowship with the Gold Star Parents in our area - this was our 3rd annual event and is a highlight of our year each time we can get together! We also were fortunate to ...
DRIVERS, STAY ALERT FOR TURTLE CROSSING SEASON 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, and ...
