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…
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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…
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…
North America’s Largest Foodservice Industry Redistributor
By Darbi Durham, Director of Communication and Advocacy Over the last 61 years, Illinois Chamber member Dot Foods has built 12 U.S. Distribution…
NEW ILLINOIS LAW PROHIBITS USE OF CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS: Guide for Employers and Sample Forms
By: Jeff Risch and Allison Sues As we previously blogged about, the Illinois legislature passed Senate Bill 1480, which, in relevant part, provides that…
Will Employers Have to Give 1% of their Total Gross Profits to the State of Illinois? Gov. Pritzker Signs into Law Unprecedented Changes to IL Equal Pay and Corporate Laws
Contributed by Jeff Risch, SmithAmundsen, LLC, March 23, 2021 Private employers in Illinois now have more landmines to navigate as the state’s legislature…