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See How An Evanston Business is Raising Money in a Creative Way!

See How An Evanston Business is Raising Money in a Creative Way!

Until the early 1990's, it was fairly common to drive down main street and see a sign shop that hand painted signs. The evolution of technology however brought upon us a new era of ...

We are Pleased to Announce the 2012 Edie Award Winners

We are Pleased to Announce the 2012 Edie Award Winners

 What do a Chrysler plant in Belvidere, a produce distribution operation in Chicago, a new Navistar headquarters in Lisle, a new steel plant in Chicago and an artisan shop in Atlan ...

Illinois Chamber Announce 2012 EDIE Award Winners

Illinois Chamber Announce 2012 EDIE Award Winners

 Chicago, Belvidere, Lisle and Atlanta (IL) Companies Receive 2012 Edie Awards for Economic Development in Illinois  The Illinois Chamber and Illinois Development Council Give "Edi ...

Medicaid Cost Shifting is NOT Cutting Costs or Improving Care

Medicaid Cost Shifting is NOT Cutting Costs or Improving Care

 Of particular concern is a Quinn Administration proposal that shifts nearly $500 million in Medicaid costs onto private employer plans. One way to reduce Medicaid costs is simply ...

‘Make or Break Time’ for Medicaid and Adjournment?

‘Make or Break Time’ for Medicaid and Adjournment?

With still no actual legislation released on Medicaid reform, the clock is ticking louder and louder to address the Medicaid issue before adjournment.  As we mentioned last week, e ...

Help for Illinois Employers Preparing to Terminate an Employee

Help for Illinois Employers Preparing to Terminate an Employee

By Nancy E. Joerg, Esq., Senior Attorney and Shareholder, Wessels Sherman Joerg Liszka Laverty Seneczko P.C., www.wesselssherman.com Many employers do not feel comfortable firing e ...

A “Yankee Doodle Dandy” energy independence outlook

A “Yankee Doodle Dandy” energy independence outlook

The supposed holy grail for politicians engaged in the energy discussion was the concept of energy independence.  If only we didn't rely on energy from people we don't like very mu ...

We are Pleased to Announce the 2012 Edie Award Winners

 What do a Chrysler plant in Belvidere, a produce distribution operation in Chicago, a new Navistar headquarters in Lisle, a new steel plant in Chicago and an artisan shop in Atlanta, Illinois all have in common?  Answer? All five projects were just announced as winners of the Edie (Economic Development in Illinois) Award. The annual award is given jointly by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the Illinoi ...

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Ed Rust Jr. will Headline the Illinois Chamber’s Annual Luncheon June 8

 "Capturing Opportunity:  Closing Gaps" will be the focus of our keynote speaker, Ed Rust, Jr., who is the Chairman and CEO of State Farm.  Focusing on challenges America faces with the rise of a truly global economy, Ed Rust, Jr., who is also the incoming Chairman of the Board of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will encourage attendees to make the most of opportunities available to America's businesses and i ...

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Illinois Chamber Supports Governor Quinn’s Pension Reforms

 We affirm today that the Illinois Chamber supports Governor Pat Quinn's blueprint for reforming Illinois' pension laws and undertaking the necessary bold steps to address the state's $83 billion in estimated unfunded pension liability. Governor Quinn deserves both praise and widespread support from across Illinois for taking on this critical and controversial issue.  The Governor set the appropriate tone i ...

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State’s Budget Crisis Demands Serious Medicaid Reform

 Last year, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce supported the Medicaid reforms enacted in Public Act 96-1501 because we believed it took the initial steps necessary to align the Medicaid program with trends currently taking shape in the private market that demand greater efficiency, higher quality and better outcomes. The Medicaid reform law arrived at the same time lawmakers raised state individual and corpor ...

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Conference to Spotlight Hot-Button Healthcare Issues for Employers

 Conference to Spotlight Hot-Button Healthcare Issues for Employers  The Affordable Care Act is currently under review by the U.S. Supreme Court. Medicaid and other hot-button healthcare issues are due to be addressed by the Illinois General Assembly this legislative session. Given all that is happening, it is more important now than ever for employers to stay current on the healthcare issues affecting thei ...

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The Supreme Court Battle over the Affordable Care Act Begins: What it Means for Employers

 The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to begin arguments today on the Affordable Care Act, and its ruling will have deep and far-reaching implications for employers in Illinois and throughout the nation. Since the Act was signed into law two years ago, the Chamber has worked hard to ensure employers' best interests have been represented in all facets of the healthcare reform effort. From our work on establis ...

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Hospital Charity Care Issue Threatens Jobs, Healthcare Costs and Healthcare Delivery

 Many hospitals in Illinois and, I suspect, nationally, are on edge because of an Illinois Supreme Court ruling nearly two years ago in the case Provena Covenant Medical Center v. The Illinois Department of Revenue. The case certainly brought immediate, severe financial implications for one hospital, and it laid the foundation for a legislative and regulatory battle that continues to this day. The fight ove ...

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Illinois’ Competitive Electricity Marketplace

English: Electricity Pylon, crossing lines Deu... Image via Wikipedia The Illinois Chamber of Commerce works hard on policies to make Illinois a better place to do business, but sometimes we don't take time to highlight the attributes already in place that make Illinois a beacon for new business growth. ...

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