DR. LIMARIS PUEYO NAMED PRINCIPAL OF WEST CHICAGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL The Community High School District 94 Board of Education is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Limaris Pueyo as the next Principal of West Chicago Community High School (WCCHS), effective July 1, 2025 to start the ...
DU-COMM LAUNCHES NEW TORNADO SIREN SYSTEM FOR FASTER ALERTS DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) announced the following in a press release issued on April 30, 2025. DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) is pleased to announce the official launch of its new Fulton automated tornado siren system, scheduled to go live on...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Stocks pushed higher last week as investors cheered the White House’s constructive comments on trade, upbeat Q1 corporate reports, and an encouraging jobs report. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 2.92 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 3.42 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 3.00 percent. The...
SHOP THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT'S POPULAR NATIVE PLANT SALE MAY 16 & 17 Gardeners are invited to shop the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s popular Native Plant Sale held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 16, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at Mayslake Peabody Estate located ...
SMALL BUSINESSES NEED IMMEDIATE RELIEF FROM TARIFFS Yesterday, the U.S. Chamber sent a letter asking the Trump administration to address the impacts of tariffs by granting automatic exclusions for any small business importer and the creation of an exemptions process for larger employers...
CONGRESS DELIVERS REGULATORY RELIEF With the unprecedented cost of regulations during President Biden’s Administration—$1.8 trillion in total—many of which occurred toward the end of the previous Administration, there remain dozens...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Stocks pushed higher last week, spurred by the White House's reassuring comments that progress was being made with trade talks. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 4.59 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index picked up 6.73 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged, adding 2.48 percent. The...
US CHAMBER & CORONA CHAMBER HOST US REPRESENTATIVE FOR ROUNDTABLE ON TAX REFORM The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Corona Chamber of Commerce recently hosted U.S. Representative Ken Calvert (R-CA-41) for a roundtable discussion in Corona, California with local business leaders on the need to extend pro-growth business tax provisions before portions of President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act...
$2 MILLION STATE GRANT ACCELERATES DOWNTOWN WEST CHICAGO'S REVITALIZATION MOMENTUM The City of West Chicago is proud to announce it has been selected to receive a $2 million Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets (RDMS) grant through the State of Illinois. This funding will support the construction, repair, and modernization of public infrastructure and ...
FEAST OF THE SENSES: CANTIGNY PARK KICKS OFF SUMMER 2025 Swing into summer at Cantigny where an exciting array of new art installations invites guests to experience the outdoors like never before. Indulge in the sights, sounds, flavors, aromas, and experiences of Cantigny. “Feast of the Senses is an opportunity to experience Cantigny in a whole new way,” says ...
THE 2025 GLOBAL SUMMIT: HOW BUSINESS IS CHARTING THE FUTURE Hundreds of influential CEOs, policymakers and world leaders are gathering at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Summit this week to address global commercial challenges and opportunities. “We all share a vision for the future—one where our industries and our countries continue benefiting ...
BOATER SAFETY CLASS OFFERED MAY 2 AT ST. JAMES FARM Area residents can learn about boating safety and earn a state boating safety certificate at a one-day “Boater Education Course” on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville...
ILLINOIS CHAMBER UNVEILS BUSINESS PRINCIPLES FOR MASS TRANSIT REFORM As one of the largest business organizations in the State—representing over 3,000 employers of every size, sector, and industry—the Illinois Chamber of Commerce has heard from our members on this issue loudly and clearly: real reform and real solutions are necessary now to achieve mass transit ...
GRAUE MILL AND MUSEUM OPENS APRIL 16 FOR 2025 SEASON The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Graue Mill and Museum will open for the 2025 season on Wednesday, April 16, offering visitors a glimpse into 1850s life through engaging programs and expert demonstrations...
LET THE GOOD TIMES BLOOM: BLOOMING FEST IS MAY 17 Get ready to welcome spring and let the good times bloom with the City of West Chicago's annual Blooming Fest event. Downtown West Chicago will come alive with the sights, sounds, and scents of the new season as...
ANNUAL TRADE HEARINGS FEATURE FIREWORKS OVER TARIFFS U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer faced a barrage of questions regarding the administration’s “end goals” with respect to use of tariffs, as well as inquiries about impact and bandwidth, during the annual trade agenda hearings of ...
US-ISRAEL UPDATE ON TARRIFS Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the first foreign leader to meet with President Trump, key Cabinet members and advisors about tariffs in Washington. Netanyahu met Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to...
CITY OF WARRENVILLE IS NOW AN AUTISM FRIENDLY CITY! Over the past year, City staff, elected officials, and volunteers took part in special training to better understand neurodiversity and how we can support people with Autism in ...
RESILIENCE RECOVERY GROUP - CARE THAT WORKS FOR YOU. The Resilience Recovery Group is a supportive outpatient group environment that helps individuals to identify and process trauma, fostering resilience and enhancing overall well-being while ensuring workplace safety. This program is designed to support individuals...
COMPROMISED CREDENTIALS: A MAJOR THREAT TO SMALL & MEDIUM BUSINESSES In today's digital landscape, compromised credentials are a leading cause of data breaches, particularly affecting small to medium businesses (SMBs). These businesses often lack the robust security infrastructure of larger enterprises, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals. Implementing a...
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, ...
