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 ...
DU-COMM LAUNCHES NEW TORNADO SIREN SYSTEM FOR FASTER ALERTS DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) announced the following in a press release issued on April 30, 2025. DuPage Public Safety Communications (DU-COMM) is pleased to announce the official launch of its new Fulton automated tornado siren system, scheduled to go live on...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Stocks pushed higher last week as investors cheered the White House’s constructive comments on trade, upbeat Q1 corporate reports, and an encouraging jobs report. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 2.92 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 3.42 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 3.00 percent. The...
SHOP THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT'S POPULAR NATIVE PLANT SALE MAY 16 & 17 Gardeners are invited to shop the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s popular Native Plant Sale held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 16, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at Mayslake Peabody Estate located ...
SMALL BUSINESSES NEED IMMEDIATE RELIEF FROM TARIFFS Yesterday, the U.S. Chamber sent a letter asking the Trump administration to address the impacts of tariffs by granting automatic exclusions for any small business importer and the creation of an exemptions process for larger employers...
CONGRESS DELIVERS REGULATORY RELIEF With the unprecedented cost of regulations during President Biden’s Administration—$1.8 trillion in total—many of which occurred toward the end of the previous Administration, there remain dozens...
FISCH FINANCIAL WEEKLY UPDATE Stocks pushed higher last week, spurred by the White House's reassuring comments that progress was being made with trade talks. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 4.59 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index picked up 6.73 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged, adding 2.48 percent. The...
US CHAMBER & CORONA CHAMBER HOST US REPRESENTATIVE FOR ROUNDTABLE ON TAX REFORM The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Corona Chamber of Commerce recently hosted U.S. Representative Ken Calvert (R-CA-41) for a roundtable discussion in Corona, California with local business leaders on the need to extend pro-growth business tax provisions before portions of President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act...
$2 MILLION STATE GRANT ACCELERATES DOWNTOWN WEST CHICAGO'S REVITALIZATION MOMENTUM The City of West Chicago is proud to announce it has been selected to receive a $2 million Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets (RDMS) grant through the State of Illinois. This funding will support the construction, repair, and modernization of public infrastructure and ...
FEAST OF THE SENSES: CANTIGNY PARK KICKS OFF SUMMER 2025 Swing into summer at Cantigny where an exciting array of new art installations invites guests to experience the outdoors like never before. Indulge in the sights, sounds, flavors, aromas, and experiences of Cantigny. “Feast of the Senses is an opportunity to experience Cantigny in a whole new way,” says ...
THE 2025 GLOBAL SUMMIT: HOW BUSINESS IS CHARTING THE FUTURE Hundreds of influential CEOs, policymakers and world leaders are gathering at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Summit this week to address global commercial challenges and opportunities. “We all share a vision for the future—one where our industries and our countries continue benefiting ...
BOATER SAFETY CLASS OFFERED MAY 2 AT ST. JAMES FARM Area residents can learn about boating safety and earn a state boating safety certificate at a one-day “Boater Education Course” on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville...
