Chamber News

TOWN ROAD RECONSTRUCTION & RESURFACING PROJECT: PHASE TWO BEGINS WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14
The City’s contractor, Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc., and its subcontractors are anticipated to begin the second phase of the Town Road Reconstruction and Resurfacing Project during the week of September 14, 2026, weather permitting. The project is anticipated to be completed in November 2026, weather permitting ...

BUILDING FOR GROWTH: TACKLING AMERICA'S HOUSING SHORTAGE
For businesses across the country, America’s housing shortage is showing up in a very practical way: workers cannot always find homes in their communities, and businesses are struggling to keep up with demand. That puts housing squarely on the business agenda ...

RATES JUST CROSSED 7%. HERE'S WHY DUPAGE SELLERS SHOULD FLINCH.
This week gave the national headlines everything they needed. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023. Mortgage rates broke back above 7% for the first time in a year. And NAR's own numbers show existing-home inventory at its highest level in over a decade, with pending home sales down 4.7% from a year ...

NEW ILLINOIS E-BIKE RULES TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2027
New statewide rules for e-bikes, e-scooters and other electric transportation devices will take effect January 1, 2027. Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation August 26 establishing statewide standards for e-bikes, e-motos, electric scooters, electric skateboards, ...