SMALL BUSINESSES SHARE IMPACT OF THE NEW TAX LAW ON CAPITOL HILL Small businesses are driving significant investment and supporting job creation after pro-growth tax provisions passed last year through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). On March 5, members of the U.S. Chamber’s Small Business Council met with members of the House Small Business Committee on Capitol Hill to share their ...
BUSINESS GROUPS CALL FOR STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION IN USMCA REVIEW The U.S. Chamber joined 68 other business organizations in a letter calling on USTR to conduct “structured, substantive, and ongoing engagement with U.S. business, manufacturing, and agricultural stakeholders” during the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) joint review ...
COURTS PRESS FOR IEEPA TARIFF REFUNDS SEC. 122 TARIFFS CHALLENGED The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) on March 4 issued an order directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to begin refunding more than $130 billion collected over the past year under the IEEPA tariffs that were vacated by the Supreme Court last month. More than ...
GROUNDWATER AWARENESS WEEK MARCH 9-15, 2026 Warrenville’s water comes from a deep underground source known as the Silurian-Devonian aquifer, located several hundred feet below the earth’s surface. The City supplies water to residents through four wells drilled throughout town...
CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZES AGREEMENT FOR OLD TOWN REDEVELOPMENT SITE #2 On February 17, 2026, the Warrenville City Council unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Denver Capital, LLC for the sale of 1.39 acres of City-owned property located at the northeast corner ...
THIS SPRING MARKET IS WAKING UP, STRATEGY MATTERS MORE THAN EVER! For the first time in more than three years, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has slipped below 6%, landing at approximately 5.98% as of late February 2026, down from ~6.01% the prior week and a full point below where it sat a year ago (6.76%)...
AFTER SUPREME COURT DEFEAT, WHITE HOUSE TAKES UP NEW TARIFF TOOLS The Supreme Court issued a ruling on February 20 vacating all U.S. tariffs imposed under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA), including tariffs labeled “baseline” (10% on most countries), “reciprocal” (higher than 10% and varying by country), and ...
AFTER THE STATE OF THE UNION: WHAT BUSINESS NEEDS NEXT Last year, thanks to the leadership of the Trump Administration, we saw the enactment of permanent pro-growth tax policy as well as historic deregulation. These long-term Chamber priorities provide business with the certainty they need to to expand and grow...
OFFICIALS CONSIDER POTENTIAL SECTION 232 STEEL, ALUMINUM TARIFF CHANGES Reports proliferated this week that the Trump administration is considering changes to the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs, particularly those on derivative items. Most notably, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on February 17 pointed to compliance challenges faced by companies ...
US CHAMBER HOSTS PRABOWO AS INDONESIA U.S. SIGN TRADE DEAL The U.S. Chamber on February 18 hosted a gala Iftar dinner in honor of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who visited Washington to attend President Trump’s Board of Peace meeting and to sign an “agreement on reciprocal trade” with the United States. The Chamber organized the gala in ...
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK HELPED SHAPE CITY ADMINISTRATOR SELECTION PROCESS The City of West Chicago would like to thank residents, businesses, community partners, and stakeholders who contributed to the City Administrator recruitment process. Community input, both through the online survey and participation in the Community Forum, played an important role in helping shape the qualities and priorities sought in the City’s next City Administrator.
CONGRATULATIONS JANE HODGKINSON! WDSRA is honored to recognize Jane Hodgkinson for her extraordinary contributions to disability advocacy and inclusive recreation. During a special celebration held February 12th, the Carol Stream Rec & Roll room - site of the very first Rec & Roll location ...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Stocks fell last week as investors reacted to mixed economic data and concerns over signs of broadening AI disruption of business models. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.39 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index declined 2.10 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 1.23 percent. The MSCI...
WARRENVILLE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER PROPOSED PURCHASE On February 17, the Warrenville City Council will consider a proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement with Denver Capital, LLC for a portion of Old Town Redevelopment Site #2, located at the northeast corner of Batavia and Warrenville Roads. This milestone follows more than 10 years of work by the City to acquire, remediate, and prepare the former Citgo property for redevelopment after private investment was not occurring at the site.
CASA MICHOACAN DUPAGE MEET WITH TWO ORGNAIZATIONS Casa Michoacán DuPage recently had a meeting with Molly Beck Dean, Director of WeGo Together for Kids, along with its partners from Northwestern Medicine, to explore meaningful future collaborations.
BUSINESS SUCCESS IN SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT As we cheer on Team USA at the Winter Olympics, hear from USA Track & Field CEO Max Siegel in a 2025 interview with U.S. Chamber Senior Vice President Rick Wade on how his career journey—from law to entertainment to sports—has been driven by community engagement ...
ILLINOIS SENATE HONORS ST. ANDREWS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB St. Andrews Golf & Country Club, a cornerstone of Illinois golf and community life, is proudly celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a century of tradition, innovation, and family ownership. Founded in 1926, the historic ...
TAKE A ROMANTIC NIGHT HIKE AT OAK MEADOWS GOLF PRESERVE The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites adults to enjoy a winter evening outdoors during its annual “Nature Date Night: Romantic Night Hike” Feb. 12 and 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Greenway Table & Tap at ...
CRITICAL MINERALS MINISTERIAL DEPLOYS TOOLS FOR SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY The State Department on February 4 hosted a Critical Minerals Ministerial, welcoming delegations from 54 countries to strengthen these supply chains. The event marked the most explicit U.S. effort yet to reshape global minerals ...
HOW TO KEEP PETS SAFE FROM COYOTES February brings not only Valentine's Day, but also the beginning of breeding season for coyotes. After a few successful date nights, females will give birth to pups in April, during denning season. While it's a romantic time for these wild canines (that mate for life), they may become more territorial and cause concern for pet owners. Learn how to coexist with coyotes and keep your pet safe.
TEST YOUR FISHING SKILLS AT POPULAR HARD WATER CLASSICE ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT FEB. 7 The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County invites anglers of all ages to test their skills and luck at the annual Hard Water Classic ice fishing tournament on Saturday, Feb. 7, from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Silver Lake in Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville...
EARLY VOTING FOR THE MARCH 17 PRIMARY Early voting starts February 5 for the March 17 Primary Election. If you like to vote early or by mail, now is a good time to plan ahead. Key dates to know: ...
EV REBATES - CITY OF WARRENVILLE The Illinois EPA Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program application period has been extended through May 31, 2026, giving more Illinois residents time to apply for rebates on new or used electric vehicles...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Markets ended a short but eventful week slightly lower amid geopolitical tensions and fresh tariff threats. However, constructive economic news appeared to buoy spirits as the week progressed. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 0.35 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index was flat (-0.06 percent). The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.53 percent. By contrast...
