Illinois Businesses Adjust to a New Normal After Pandemic
We have seen a drastic change in society since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the nation in 2020. Everyday routines were altered, conversations were…
Rock Run Crossing Will Provide Economic Boost to Illinois
By: Diane Cullinan Oberhelman, Cullinan Properties, Ltd. An expansive project that is bringing new development and jobs to Illinois is beginning to take…
Wilkins Leads Effort to Advance Marine Towing Industry
Delbert R. Wilkins, also known as ‘Del’, comes with a unique understanding of what is happening in other parts of the world from…
DOORDASH Keeps the Hungry Happy, Safe and Satisfied
One of Illinois Chamber’s newest members, DoorDash kept hungry customers happy, safe and satisfied during the COVID-19 pandemic by implementing initiatives and programming…
More Tweaks to the IL Equal Pay Act
By Beverly Alfon, July 1, 2021 – SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com On June 25, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed into law additional amendments to…
Noncompete Reform Balances Employee And Biz Interests
By Peter Steinmeyer and Brian Spang (June 2, 2021) Over Memorial Day weekend, the Illinois Legislature accomplished something truly remarkable: a comprehensive reform…
I Don’t Want to Wear a Mask…Part 3: Land of the Mask Free and Home of the Brave
By Michael Wong – SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com On May 13, 2021, the CDC issued new guidance stating that those who are fully…
Can I Ask My Employees If They Have Been Vaccinated?
By Heather Bailey – SmithAmundsen LLC – www.salawus.com The short answer is: Be careful what you wish for! During this COVID-19 pandemic, vaccinations…
Assurance Health Data
By Darbi Durham, Director of Communication and Advocacy Illinois Chamber Board Member and Founding President and CEO of Assurance Health, Jason Crites, began…
Partnering with Industry Leaders to Develop COVID-19 Antibody Treatments
By Jamie Oldani, director of state government affairs, Eli Lilly and Company At Lilly, our purpose is to create medicines that make life…