TARIFFS THREATEN SMALL COFFEE SHOPS Most U.S. coffee shops source their beans from countries that have the right conditions for growing coffee. Higher tariffs are making the challenge of running a small business harder. Why it matters: With tariff rates...
CANTERA POINT TOWNHOME HEARING CONTINUED TO AUGUST 21 The developer of the proposed Cantera Point townhome development on MaeCliff Drive has requested another continuation of the public hearing following the July 10 meeting. The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals (PC/ZBA) will continue...
FOREIGN PRICE CONTROLS COULD STIFLE U.S. MEDICAL INNOVATION The U.S. is considering adopting foreign price controls for prescription drugs—a move that could backfire, U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President Neil Bradley writes in an op-ed for IPWatchdog....
WHAT SMALL BUSINESSES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TAXES AND TARIFFS American businesses and workers will benefit from pro-growth tax policy but face challenges from the changing trade environment, U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President Neil Bradley told an audience of more ...
AUG 9: STEP BACK IN TIME WITH BOY BAND REVIEW AT CANTIGNY REWIND Enjoy a night of ‘90s nostalgia featuring Boy Band Review, one of the best boy band tribute bands in the country at Cantigny! Relive your best years with this full band, complete with choreography and harmonies, performing nostalgic #boyband hits. Cantigny invites...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Trade developments and continued momentum pushed all three major averages to modest gains again for a shortened holiday trading week. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.72 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index added 1.62 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 2.30 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed
overseas stock markets, increase...
ANNUAL WATER SYSTEM LEAK SURVEY UNDERWAY THROUGH JULY Associated Technical Services (ATS), a specialized contractor retained by the City of West Chicago, began the City’s 2025 water system leak survey during the week of June 16. The team is expected to complete its work by the end of July...
CELEBRATING FULLERSBURG WOODS HISTORY AT "FULLERSBURG DAYS" AUG. 9 & 10 The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites the community to step back in time and enjoy the outdoors during “Fullersburg Days” on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9 and 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Graue Mill and Museum and the Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in ...
SMALL BUSINESS READINESS FOR RESILIENCY 2024 IMPACT REPORT When Hurricane Helene struck Florida, Kenneth Kitchen, a small business owner in Tampa, was prepared—thanks to the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Small Business Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) program. “The R4R emergency checklist was instrumental,” he shared. "It helped avoid costly replacements of essential tools and ...
EPIC STUDENTS SHOWCASE REAL-WORLD SOLUTIONS IN D.C. Our Employer-Provided Innovation Challenges (EPIC) initiative connects high school and college students with the opportunity to solve real challenges for local businesses, powered by our network of education, business, and community partners. At our second annual EPIC summer convening, we celebrated the achievements of this year’s student participants, spotlighted...
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WARRENVILLE'S SPECIAL CENSUS The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a special census in 2024 for Warrenville. Why? So the City will have an accurate population count. Why does it matter? Accurate population numbers make the City eligible for more state and federal money. This helps fund City services such as street repair, public safety, and more. Census data also helps the City plan for the future...
