Illinois’ New Paid Leave Law Is Onerous

The State of Illinois’ new Paid Leave for All Workers Act is among a half-dozen, pro-employee labor laws passed in 2023 and in effect for 2024, along with amendments made to five existing labor laws, it was reported during the Illinois Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Chamber Day at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Springfield on April 10.

22nd Annual Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Luncheon

Some 300 businesspeople, elected officials and guests attend the 22nd Annual Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Luncheon at the Oak Brook Hills Resort and Conference Center on April 4.

President’s Message for April 2024

On April 10, I will join fellow chamber of commerce executives from across the state at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Chamber Day at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Springfield to discuss business-related legislation proposed by the Illinois General Assembly.

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