19 Jun 2025

llinois Chamber President Lou Sandoval to Receive Cuauhtémoc Leadership Award from the National Latino Education Institute

By Illinois Chamber of Commerce

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (June 19, 2025) — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce announced that President and CEO Lou Sandoval, will be honored with the prestigious Cuauhtémoc (KWA-Tay-MOWK) Leadership Award by the National Latino Education Institute (NLEI) at its annual Fund It Forward Fundraiser on June 24, 2025. The event will take place at the historic University Club of Chicago.

02 Jun 2025

Illinois Chamber Responds to FY26 Budget: Tax Hikes Undermine Growth

By Illinois Chamber of Commerce

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (June 2, 2025) — At the start of the legislative session, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce was encouraged by Governor JB Pritzker’s proposed budget, which emphasized fiscal discipline, investment in education, and economic development, without raising taxes.

15 Apr 2025

Illinois Chamber Unveils Business Principles for Mass Transit Reform

By Illinois Chamber of Commerce

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 15, 2025) — 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-reform; and address the looming $770 million funding cliff.

21 Jan 2025

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Announces Expansion of Legislative Affairs Team

By Illinois Chamber of Commerce

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (January 21, 2025) — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Ramiro Hernandez has joined the team as the new Executive Director of the Tax Institute and Municipal and County Affairs, effective immediately.

10 Oct 2024

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches National Civics Bee®

By Illinois Chamber of Commerce

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (October 10, 2024) — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Foundation proudly announces the launch of the 2025 National Civics Bee®, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.

13 Aug 2024

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Award Winners and Legislative Ratings

By Illinois Chamber of Commerce

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (August 13, 2024) — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2024 Champion of Free Enterprise Award Winners and Freshmen of the year. These awards correspond with the release of the Illinois Chamber 103rd General Assembly Legislative Ratings.

09 Aug 2024

Illinois Chamber Presents the Bridge Builder Award to Senate Recipient Senator Jil Tracy

By Illinois Chamber of Commerce

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (August 9, 2024) — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce congratulates Senator Jil Tracy for receiving their Bridge Builder Award. The Bridge Builder is their newest award which recognizes bipartisanship and collaboration in the General Assembly.

08 Aug 2024

Illinois Chamber Presents the Bridge Builder Award to Senate Recipient, Senator Meg Loughran Cappel

By Illinois Chamber of Commerce

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (August 8, 2024) — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce congratulates Senator Meg Loughran Cappel for receiving our Bridge Builder Award. The Bridge Builder is our newest award which recognizes bipartisanship and collaboration in the General Assembly. Today's release is the third of four to be issued this week.

06 Aug 2024

Illinois Chamber Presents the Bridge Builder Award to House Recipient, Representative Eva-Dina Delgado

By Illinois Chamber of Commerce

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (August 6, 2024) — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce congratulates Representative Eva-Dina Delgado for receiving their Bridge Builder Award. The Bridge Builder is our newest award which recognizes bipartisanship and collaboration in the General Assembly. Today's release is the first of four to be issued this week.

10 Apr 2019

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Statement on Proposed Graduated Income-Tax Amendment

By Illinois Chamber of Commerce

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 10, 2019) — "The proposed amendment (SJRCA1) will not fix our state's current fiscal crisis, but will discourage entrepreneurs and facilitate unbridled tax increases on our middle class," said Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch, who testified in opposition at today's Senate Executive Committee hearing.

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