SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (October 29, 2019) — “Despite proponents' claims of cost-savings, the reality is that, as proposed, this 600-page legislation will inflict billions of dollars in increased energy costs on to Illinois rate-payers,” said Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch. “In addition to higher bills for individual rate-payers, CEJA unfairly saddles employers with unprecedented soaring energy costs and other increased expenses from new energy-mandates.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (July 30, 2019) — “The Illinois Chamber has serious concerns that, as is, the Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act will impede the state’s ability to address the cleanup of coal ash ponds in Illinois,” said Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (June 25, 2019) — “While the Chamber has questioned whether this is the right direction for Illinois, we remained engaged in constructive dialogue with the administration, sponsors, and legislators throughout the process," said Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 29, 2019) — “While the Chamber remains skeptical on whether recreational cannabis is the right direction for Illinois, we recognize that this may become law, and have been engaged in a very constructive discussion with the sponsors of the legislation and the administration for the last several months," said Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch.