SPONSOR A DUCK! SUPPORT NATURE! Duck purchases can be made online, and sales end Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. CST (or when all ducks have been claimed). Ducks will be raced on Aug. 9, 2025 at Salt Creek at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve. The duck race and prize-winning results will be posted to the Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Facebook...
BEHIND THE HEADLINES: STRONG MAJORITIES FAVOR PRO-GROWTH TAX PROVISIONS Recent public opinion data reports mixed results by way of voter sentiment toward the One Big Beautiful Bill. A closer look at recent public opinion polls shows that large percentages of Americans are unfamiliar with the details of the bill. A recent survey highlights widespread public...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Expectation-beating Q2 results from several companies, trade updates, and investor optimism for more trade agreements pushed market averages to solid gains. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 1.46 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index added...
WEST CHICAGO BEGINS COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SEARCH FOR NEW CITY ADMINISTRATOR On July 7, the West Chicago City Council launched a strategic and community-driven leadership transition—one that reflects a growing consensus: it’s time for West Chicago to take bold steps forward. This is more than a routine shift in...
U.S. CHAMBER COMMENDS WHITE HOUSE AI ACTION PLAN U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley issued the following statement after the release of the Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan to ensure U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence...
TARIFFS THREATEN SMALL COFFEE SHOPS Most U.S. coffee shops source their beans from countries that have the right conditions for growing coffee. Higher tariffs are making the challenge of running a small business harder. Why it matters: With tariff rates...
CANTERA POINT TOWNHOME HEARING CONTINUED TO AUGUST 21 The developer of the proposed Cantera Point townhome development on MaeCliff Drive has requested another continuation of the public hearing following the July 10 meeting. The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals (PC/ZBA) will continue...
FOREIGN PRICE CONTROLS COULD STIFLE U.S. MEDICAL INNOVATION The U.S. is considering adopting foreign price controls for prescription drugs—a move that could backfire, U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President Neil Bradley writes in an op-ed for IPWatchdog....
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...
