Community News
Updates, announcements, and insights from the Chamber and local business community.
DuPage County Commits $2.5M More in COVID-19 Restaurant Relief
The DuPage County Board of Commissioners today approved a resolution authorizing $2.5 million in additional funding for a second phase of the DuPage County Small Business Relief Program designating $15,000 Reinvest DuPage grants specifically for county restaurants and food service establishments.
ComEd Provides Small Business COVID-19 Assistance
The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry is sharing information from ComEd on new assistance programs to help both small businesses and residential customers who are facing financial difficulties during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic crisis, as follows:
Governor Tightens COVID-19 Mitigations Across Illinois
Citing the latest Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) data on the continued increase in Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic cases across the state, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on November 13 signed a new Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation extending the his statewide declaration through December 12 and signed another Executive Order to all extend all Restore Illinois Phase 4 orders.
Chen Elected ECCI’s 10th Female Board Chair
The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry Board of Directors elected two officers and approved one appointment for its six-member Executive Committee for 2021 at its regular monthly meeting held November 10 via Zoom video conferencing.
Governor Tightens COVID-19 Restrictions for DuPage County
Citing his concerns over a sustained increases in Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic cases locally and across the state, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on November 9 announced tighter restrictions in Regions 5, 7 and 8 (DuPage County) for at least two to three weeks, effective on November 11.
President’s Message for November of 2020
The November 3 Presidential Election not only will decide which candidate resides in the White House for the next four years, but which party will control the majority in the United States Senate and if Illinois residents will opt for a progressive or graduated income tax rate over our state’s current flat rate.
DuPage County Commits $2.5M in Restaurant COVID-19 Relief
The DuPage County Board of Commissioners today approved a resolution authorizing $2.5 million in additional funding for a new phase of the DuPage County Small Business Relief Program designating $15,000 grants for county restaurants and food service establishments.
Governor Shuts Down Dining Across DuPage County
Citing a resurgence of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic cases and hospitalizations, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on October 21 announced new mitigations in Regions 7 and 8 (including DuPage County) that will again shut down indoor dining in restaurants and bars, effective Friday, October 23, at 12:01 a.m.
American Legion Benefit Concert Features Nashville Songwriters
The Nashville-based country singer/songwriter tandem of Steve Bogard and Jason Sever will perform in concert to benefit Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 on Friday, October 30, from 7 to 10 p.m.
ECCI Joins Opposition To Graduated Income Tax Amendment
The Board of Directors of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce at its October 12 meeting voted to endorse the Illinois Chamber of Commerce’s opposition to the Graduated Income Tax Amendment, or “Fair Tax,” to the State of Illinois Constitution on the November 3 Presidential Election ballot.
Back to Business Illinois Promotes Workplace Safety
Designed to get employees back on the job safely and effectively, Back to Business Illinois is a free, voluntary service through the State of Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) connecting small businesses of 250 employees or less with consultants who will help them address workplace safety and health issues related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.
President’s Message for September 2020
As part of their November 3 Presidential Election ballot, voters across the State of Illinois will decide on an amendment proposing to change Illinois’ Constitution to allow state lawmakers to adopt a graduated (or progressive) income tax formula over the current flat tax rate.