RESCHEDULED 2025 GOLF OUTING BENEFITING THE MEXICAN CULTURAL CENTER DUPAGE Republic Bank is sponsoring a great day of golf and community on August 25, 2025, at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club located in West Chicago, IL. Event proceeds benefit the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage. The Mexican Cultural Center...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Stocks rallied last week as investors responded to upbeat economic data and easing trade tensions. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index added 1.50 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 2.18 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.17 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed...
JULY EVENT HIGHLIGHTS AT CANTIGNY PARK Feast of the Senses” continues through July as visitors are invited to indulge in the sights, sounds, flavors, aromas, and experiences of Cantigny. See below for just a few of the series’ not-to-be-missed highlights and events in July:...
TIMELINES FOR TARIFF ACTION: THE KNOWN AND THE UNKOWN While information on forthcoming tariff actions is incomplete and contradictory, some parameters have become clearer in recent weeks. The following general guidance is subject to change and interpretation. Section 232 Timeline: The administration is considering sectoral tariffs...
WHITE HOUSE DOUBLES TARIFFS ON IMPORTS OF STEEL, ALUMINUM President Trump on June 4 doubled tariffs on steel, aluminum, and derivative product imports from 25 to 50%. The proclamation, which was announced on May 30, was released on June 3 with the new rates taking effect...
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT BREAKS GROUND ON NEW GROUNDS & NATURAL RESOURCES CAMPUS AT BLACKWELL The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County held a ceremonial groundbreaking today for its new Grounds & Natural Resources Campus at Blackwell Forest Preserve. The 112,900-square-foot facility will serve as the main hub for crews who maintain and restore the nearly 26,000 acres of forest ...
ILLINOIS CHAMBER REPSONDS TO FY26 BUDGET: TAX HIKES UNDERMINE GROWTH At the start of the legislative session, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce was encouraged by Governor Pritzker’s proposed budget, which emphasized fiscal discipline, investment in education, and economic development, without ...
LEADING BUSINESS GROUPS OPPOSE SWEEPING LEGAL OVERREACH Illinois’ business community is united in opposition to proposed legislation that would drastically expand Illinois’ jurisdictional reach. House Amendment #2 to SB 26 would expose out-of-state companies to lawsuits in Illinois courts...
EXCITING ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE AT NEW HOPE UMC New Hope UMC is thrilled to announce its annual rummage sale, a much-anticipated event known for offering the best stuff in town, unique finds, and bargains for everyone! The sale will take place...
CHAMBER'S HEATHER TESTIFIES ON THE EU AI ACT The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade on May 21 held a hearing on “AI Regulation and the Future of U.S. Leadership.” Witnesses included the Chamber’s Senior Vice President for International Regulatory Policy and Antitrust Sean Heather Adam Thierer, Senior Fellow at...
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LEADERS LOCK ARMS AT B7 SUMMIT IN OTTOWA U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne Clark and the heads of the top business groups from the other G7 countries—known collectively as the B7—met on May 14-16 in Ottawa, Canada, to reaffirm close trade ties...
KIDS CAN CAST A LINE AT FREE FISHING DERBY JUNE 8 Young anglers can reel in big fun at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Just for Kids Fishing Derby on Sunday, June 8, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Silver Lake in Blackwell Forest Preserve...
CHICAGOLAND BLUE STAR MOTHER IL6 HOST MISSION BBQ Recently we hosted a brunch at Mission BBQ in Downers Grove to share fellowship with the Gold Star Parents in our area - this was our 3rd annual event and is a highlight of our year each time we can get together! We also were fortunate to ...
DRIVERS, STAY ALERT FOR TURTLE CROSSING SEASON The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County reminds drivers to watch for turtles now through October, when these slow-moving reptiles become more active, many crossing roads near lakes, ponds, and ...
CANTIGNY JAZZ AND WINE FEST RETURNS JUNE 15, FOR THE THIRD YEAR Raise a glass and let the music move you at Cantigny’s Jazz & Wine Fest, part of this summer’s Feast of the Senses theme. This Father’s Day, experience a day filled with smooth rhythms, exceptional wines, and...
WORK BEGINS ON HISTORIC TRAIN DEPOT AHEAD OF FUTURE PRESERTATION EFFORTS Interior demolition work will begin Monday, May 12, at West Chicago’s historic 1869 Chicago & North Western Train Depot, marking the first step in a broader effort to preserve the iconic structure. Crown Coverings has been...
CELEBRATE SPRING AT WEST CHICAGO'S BLOOMING FEST ON MAY 17 Blooming Fest returns to the heart of West Chicago’s downtown on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering a full day of community activities, entertainment, shopping, and seasonal charm. Now in its 24th year, Blooming Fest will once again feature the West Chicago Garden Club’s popular plant sale, with over 5,000 plants available...
WEST CHICAGO SENIOR NAMED TO 2025 IJEA ALL-STATE JOURNALISM TEAM West Chicago Community High School senior Romeo Alfaro has been named to the 2024 Illinois Journalism Education Association (IJEA) All-State Journalism Team, one of the most competitive honors available to high school journalists in the state...
U.S., UK ANNOUNCE "ECONOMIC PROSPERITY" FRAMEWORK President Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on May 8 announced the “General Terms for the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal,” a five-page framework for bilateral trade negotiations. As the first such outline released since the United States imposed sweeping new tariffs ...
ROCKIN' FOR OUR VETS GARY SINISE & THE LT. DAN BAND RETURN TO CANTIGNY PARK An exciting, rare, public Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band Concert supporting area U.S. Veterans and their families via this WSFDV ROCKIN’ FOR OUR VETS CONCERT FOR CHARITY Event. Get your chairs and blankets ready for a phenomenal concert for a charity event. WSFDV is proud and honored to partner with Cantigny and...
DR. LIMARIS PUEYO NAMED PRINCIPAL OF WEST CHICAGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL The Community High School District 94 Board of Education is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Limaris Pueyo as the next Principal of West Chicago Community High School (WCCHS), effective July 1, 2025 to start the ...
