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Gov. Pritzker Announces $156 Million Investment in Illinois Housing
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced $156 million in housing investments through the Governor’s Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD) initiative, aimed at increasing housing supply, expanding homeownership opportunities and…
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Clarity Builds Trust: How Better Financial Information Helps Businesses Grow
Presented by Synchrony By Fan Montgomery Whether a customer is making a retail purchase in the Loop, getting braces in River North, or having their car repaired in Logan Square, consumers in Chicagoland have more ways to pay than ever The post Clarity Builds Trust: How Better…
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100 Years of Connection: What the Aragon Ballroom Tells Us About the Power of Live Experiences
The Aragon Ballroom first opened its doors in 1926 and, a century later, the iconic Chicago venue continues to bring people together through music and the timeless power of shared in-person experiences. The venue celebrates its 100-year anniversary this year, The post 100 Years…
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How to Get More Out of Business Networking
Three ways to turn business networking into meaningful relationships Walking into a networking event is easy. Walking out with relationships that actually matter is harder. One of the biggest misconceptions about business networking is that success depends on how many The post…
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94% of Enterprise AI Investments Fail to Deliver Significant ROI. What Are the Other 6% Doing Differently?
As companies invest billions in artificial intelligence, a critical question is emerging: Why are so few turning that investment into measurable business value? Presented by Implementation Engineers Artificial intelligence promises to transform nearly every aspect of business,…
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Joint Statement on Mayor Johnson’s Budget Address
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce joined a coalition of business organizations to release the following joint statement in response to Mayor Johnson’s budget address: We welcome the opportunity to engage with the mayor, City Council, and stakeholders on a budget The post Joint…
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10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Graphic Recorder/Visual Note-Taker
Presented by Ink Factory Studio If you’re bringing live visual note-taking to your next conference, offsite, or board meeting, the artist you book is the difference between “wow, everyone’s talking about this” and a rushed sketch nobody remembers by Monday. The post 10 Questions…
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Private Equity Faces Tight Competition for Quality Deals
Presented by BDO USA New insights from BDO’s 2026 Private Equity Survey Abundant dry powder and a limited supply of quality assets are putting upward pressure on deal prices and prompting private equity firms to rethink how they compete. The post Private Equity Faces Tight…
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Chicagoland Chamber Adds to Executive Committee and Board of Directors
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce held its quarterly Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14, sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and hosted by McDonalds. There, the Chamber’s Nominating Committee slated several additions to the Executive Committee and…
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Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day 2026
The year was 1904. Chicago was emerging as a powerhouse of industry and innovation when the Association of Commerce and Industry (ACI) was founded to champion the city’s growing business community. Its mission was simple yet ambitious: to support Chicago’s The post Support Your…
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Food and Beverage Companies Beware of Allulose “Sugar Free” Labeling Class Actions
Presented by Akerman LLP By: Mark S. Bernstein and Amanda J. Hamilton On July 27, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals in Chicago revived a putative consumer class action that invoked the deceptive practices acts of several states. The claims The post Food and Beverage Companies…
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Chamber’s Hispanic Heritage Month Event Highlights Leadership and Impact
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce welcomed business and community leaders to Pilsen Chamber Mural Park for Hispanic Heritage Month: A Conversation on Leadership, Culture & Opportunity, an event highlighting the impact of Hispanic leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations…
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Chamber Congratulates Members Named to Crain’s 40 Under 40 List
Several members of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce have been named to the prestigious annual Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40 list, which honors “executives, founders, creators, and strategists” who are “leading Chicago into the future,” according to the publication. The…
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Chicago Named Best Big City for 10th Straight Year
Condé Nast Traveler readers voted Chicago the Best Big U.S. City in 2026, an honor Chicago has received every year since 2017. Condé Nast praised our city’s “impressive architecture, first-rate museums, brilliant chefs, and massive brewing scene,” and also pointed The post…
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How to Evaluate a Corporate Partnership Opportunity
Three questions every business leader should ask before saying yes A promising partnership opportunity can be hard to resist. The right collaboration can increase brand awareness, create new business relationships, strengthen community ties, and help advance strategic goals. The…
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Powering the Transformation: How Illinois is Building the Next Economy
Illinois has a unique opportunity to lead the next wave of economic transformation, and business, government, and higher education will all play a role in determining whether the state capitalizes on it. At Powering the Transformation: How Illinois is Building The post Powering…
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HOPE Grows with Every Step. Walk With Us on October 3
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, encourage meaningful conversations, and remind one another that no one should have to struggle alone. Sometimes, hope begins with something as simple as checking in, making a phone call, listening The post HOPE…
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Michael J. Sacks Named 35th Recipient of the Daniel H. Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Michael J. Sacks, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GCM Grosvenor, has been selected as the 35th recipient of the Daniel H. Burnham Award for Distinguished Leadership. He will be The post Michael J. Sacks Named…
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Coalition of Chicago Businesses Urges City Council to Reject Last-Mile Delivery Ordinance
Unclear, arbitrary and burdensome proposal would disproportionately impact small businesses and make it more difficult to do business in Chicago CHICAGO – A coalition of Chicago businesses including delivery and logistics companies, and small business owners, is urging City…
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Hidden Instructions, Compromised Results: Reducing the Risk of Prompt Injection in AI
Presented by Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP By Amelia Toy Rudolph What if the document you ask AI to analyze is secretly giving the AI instructions of its own? As businesses increasingly rely on AI tools to review contracts, screen job The post Hidden Instructions, Compromised…