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COVID-19 Testing Returns to Kane County This Weekend with Sites in Carpentersville and Elgin

COVID-19 Testing Returns to Kane County This Weekend with Sites in Carpentersville and Elgin  August 5, 2020 – The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) announced today that a mobile testing unit managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health will return to Carpentersville and Elgin this weekend to provide Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) tests to the community. Last week, seven mobile community testing sites provided a total of 2,156 tests to the community. Testing is free and open to all regardless of

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley August E-Newsletter

         A celebration in the making         One thing that we continually learn during the COVID-19 pandemic is how critical the need for a home is. A safe, affordable home means everything, and this past Saturday Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley held a very special House Blessing for Luz and her family. Hosted by our Spring of Life

NIU EIGERlab Innovation Network Update

 August 1, 2020  NIU EIGERlab serves the region with leading edge business and engineering support services targeting physical and digital product-based initiatives. Whether you're a new or existing entrepreneur, inventor, start-up or an existing company interested in innovation, NIU EIGERlab is a regional resource for commercialization and growth.   Land . Launch . Learn . Grow  www.EIGERlab.org  COVID-19 Update: NIU EIGERlab is operating both in-person

Gov. Pritzker Announces New Community-Based Approach to Transform Juvenile Justice in Illinois

Gov. Pritzker Announces New Community-Based Approach to Transform Juvenile Justice in Illinois New Model for Department of Juvenile Justice is an Evidence Based Three-Phase Plan Designed to Reduce the Harm of Incarceration CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton today announced the 21st Century Illinois Transformation Model, a new plan that will transform the state’s juvenile justice system over the next four years. The Model focuses on reducing the harm of incarceration by

IDHS Launches three new mental health programs in Illinois

IDHS LAUNCHES THREE NEW MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS IN ILLINOIS Programs will provide additional resources for crisis support, housing, and community care CHICAGO –The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced three new mental health programs designed to provide additional support for Illinois residents. These new resources will be provided by community organizations through the Living Room Program (LRP), Transitional Living Centers (TLCs), and the Transitional Community Care and Support

Gov. Pritzker Launches Mask Awareness Campaign: ‘It Only Works If You Wear It’ Public Health Campaign Uses Real-Time Data to Allocate Resources to Communities with Greatest Risk; Illinois Mask Mandate

Gov. Pritzker Launches Mask Awareness Campaign: ‘It Only Works If You Wear It’ Public Health Campaign Uses Real-Time Data to Allocate Resources to Communities with Greatest Risk; Illinois Mask Mandate Went into Effect May 1 Springfield, Ill. — Governor JB Pritzker launched a new $5 million awareness campaign today to encourage Illinois residents to wear a face covering every time they’re in public — because it only works if you wear it. Following the data-driven approach that has guided Illinois’

Is your business the next Illinois Maker?

Are you our next Illinois Maker?Illinois is a land of pioneers. It was the artisans, inventors, farmers, and makers who first built the communities of Illinois—and it's those same folks who continue to shape the culture and make a tangible, positive impact on the local economy. Whether it's a master hat maker whose hats draw shoppers from across the globe or a small distillery whose craft spirits keep whiskey fans happy while sustaining local farmers, local artisans are key to the past, present, and future

Illinois Lands Multiple Top Ten Rankings for ?Economic Development

    Illinois Lands Multiple Top Ten Rankings for Economic Development     The State of Illinois was ranked in the top ten for several economic growth categories, according to Business Facilities’ (BF) 2020 state rankings released Wednesday. The annual report by BF looks at key economic development indicators for the 50 states, and ranks states’ performance based on level of investment, jobs created, and upward mobility in key

Pritzker administration announces $250 Million in infrastructure grants to Illinois counties, municipalities and townships

Pritzker administration announces $250 Million in infrastructure grants to Illinois counties, municipalities and townships Grants funded by Gov. Pritzker’s bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the second of six $250 million grants to counties, municipalities and townships to address local transportation needs. Made possible thanks to the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan, the first infrastructure

News Release: 7/29/2020

Gov. Pritzker Announces Safety Guidelines for Recreational Sports Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic Guidance for All Youth and Adult Recreational Sports Takes Effect August 15th CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker announced today guidance for youth and adult recreational sports, including, but not limited to, school-based sports, travel clubs, private leagues and clubs, recreational leagues and centers, and park district sports programs. Collegiate sports and professional leagues are not impacted by these

School District U-46 and Comcast Extend Partnership to Provide Internet Service at Home to Eligible Students and Families

School District U-46 and Comcast Extend Partnership to Provide Internet Service at Home to Eligible Students and Families Families encouraged to enroll to support academic success School District U-46 and Comcast today announced an extended partnership to provide eligible low-income families with Internet service at home. The agreement, an extension of an arrangement that began in the spring, is designed to help students enrolled in the state’s second largest district succeed by staying connected

Fraud Penetrating All State Unemployment Systems, IDES Taking Steps to Detect, Mitigate, and Pursue Fraudsters

Fraud Penetrating All State Unemployment Systems, IDES Taking Steps to Detect, Mitigate, and Pursue FraudstersFederal Guidelines Make Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program Susceptible to FraudSPRINGFIELD – IDES has uncovered and is investigating a widespread fraud scheme that is being conducted nationwide, impacting each state’s federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) programs, implemented as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  PUA provides 100% federally funded unemployment benefits for hundreds

Now Enrolling Preschoolers

Summit Early Learning Center is now enrolling preschoolers for the 2020-2021 school year. This program is grant funded and FREE to all families. Please help us spread the word and reach our most at-risk children in our community. Research proves that children who learn early and are prepared for kindergarten realize the benefits throughout their entire lives. Help us educate our next generation of learners. Learn more and receive an application packet at summitinc.org/elc-apply.   Summit Early

Elgin Covid Response Fund Announces First Round of Grants

For immediate release, July 17, 2020Elgin Covid Response Fund Announces First Round of Grants             Funding will be utilized to provide direct assistance to individuals and families facing urgent, financial needs as a result of the pandemic.  Elgin, IL— Elgin Covid Response Fund (ECRF) Steering Committee announces the first round of COVID-19 grants totaling $89,250. Non-profit organizations will receive ECRF grants to provide direct

Ecker Center for Mental Health and Renz Addiction Counseling Center Complete Merger

Ecker, Renz complete merger The Ecker Center for Mental Health and Renz Addiction Counseling Center have finalized a complete merger as of July 1, becoming one organization, Ecker Center for Behavioral Health. The organization unites two complementary agencies, each with similar cultures and excellent reputations for providing behavioral health care services to local communities for decades. The Renz office at 2 American Way in Elgin will continue to provide its current services. Additional substance use

SERVPRO of DeKalb County Changes Ownership

SERVPROÒ of DeKalb County Changes OwnershipLocal Franchise of top restoration and cleaning Brand under new management Sycamore, IL 07/14/2020– Servpro Industries, Inc. is proud to announce the new owners of SERVPRO of DeKalb County, George and Margaret Jackowiec took ownership of SERVPRO of DeKalb County on 6/29/2020. George and Margaret Jackowiec have also been the franchise owners of SERVPRO of Elgin/Northwest Kane County since 2003. They live in the Fox Valley area with their two children and their dog

Statewide Unemployment Rate Continues to Decline, Payrolls Increase in June

Statewide Unemployment Rate Continues to Decline, Payrolls Increase in JuneSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.7 percentage point to 14.6 percent, while nonfarm payrolls added +142,800 jobs in June, a record monthly increase, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The May monthly change in payrolls was revised downward from the preliminary report, from +62,200 to

Harting Automotive wins Volkswagen Group Award 2020

HARTING Automotive wins Volkswagen Group Award 2020on 07/15/2020 at 20:38HARTING Automotive wins Volkswagen Group Award 2020HARTING Automotive has won the Volkswagen Group Award 2020 in the “E-Mobility” category. The award by Volkswagen Group recognizes the exceptional achievements and innovative prowess with which HARTING Automotive contributes to the success of Volkswagen AG, as stated in the certificate of thanks.The award praised the company’s proactive, rapid and targeted actions in the volatile

Gov. Pritzker Announces $108.5 Million COVID Funding for PreK-12, Higher Education with Equity Focus

Gov. Pritzker Announces $108.5 Million COVID Funding for PreK-12, Higher Education with Equity Focus ISBE Also Announces Additional ESSER Grants to Help K-12 Schools Respond to COVID-19 and Prepare for Upcoming School Year Governor JB Pritzker has announced that he will dedicate $108.5 million in federal Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Funds to preK-12 public education and institutions of higher education to meet the unique challenges of COVID-19. This funding will help bridge the digital

SBA Provided $20 Billion to Small Businesses and Non-Profits Through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance Program

SBA Provided $20 Billion to Small Businesses and Non-Profits Through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance Program WASHINGTON— Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the conclusion and success of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Advance program, which provided U.S. small businesses, non-profits and agricultural businesses a total of $20 billion in emergency funding.  In order to assist the greatest number of small businesses, the EIDL Advance provided $1,000 per employee up to

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Announces Launch of New E-filing and Case Management System

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Announces Launch of New E-filing and Case Management System New system will process settlement contracts electronically beginning July 22nd The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) is rolling out a new, cloud-based electronic filing and case management system. The system, called CompFile, will allow for paperless filing and processing of court documents for workers’ compensation cases in Illinois. Upon his appointment to lead the IWCC in March 2019,

News Release: 7/13/2020

Donated Girl Scout Cookies Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking on Illinois Highways  Northern Illinois – During the COVID-19 pandemic, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) has committed to donating Girl Scout Cookies to essential workers. The organization has consistently thanked workers for their service while treating them to a box of delicious cookies. Recently, local truck drivers received a customized cookie donation due to their ability to report and prevent human trafficking.  Knowing the

Elgin Responds to Damaging Storm

  For immediate release, July 10, 2020Elgin Responds to Damaging Storm             July 9 Storm Results in Downed Trees, Branches and Power LinesElgin, IL- Yesterday, Elgin experienced storms with heavy rain and wind gusts, resulting in power outages, downed power lines, branches and trees throughout the area. Storms came from the south west and had the most impact in neighborhoods surrounding the downtown

Gov. Pritzker Signs Hospital Assessment Legislation Bringing $250 Million in Additional Federal Funding for Health Care to Illinois

Gov. Pritzker Signs Hospital Assessment Legislation Bringing $250 Million in Additional Federal Funding for Health Care to Illinois Gov also Signs Health Care Affordability Act Increasing Access to Quality Affordable Health Care Springfield – Building on efforts to expand quality and affordable health care for all Illinoisans and ensure hospitals are equipped during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker signed  SB 2541, renewing the Hospital Assessment Program, and SB 1864, the Health Care

ComEd Announces Comprehensive COVID-19 Package to Assist Customers and Communities in Need

ComEd Announces Comprehensive COVID-19 Package to Assist Customers and Communities in Need   Package features more flexible payment options, financial assistance for past due balances; extends suspension of service disconnections and waiver of late fee charges   CHICAGO (June 18, 2020) – To help families and communities recover from the economic challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, ComEd, the staff of the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) and a broad group of stakeholders worked to develop a

CHASE is Hiring!

Employment Opportunities at Chase Elgin Credit Card Service Center 2500 Westfield Dr. Elgin, IL 60124 Are you ready to start a career at Chase? Submit your application on our website today!www.chase.com/careers200028578 -Specialist I - Collections - Elgin, IL  We now have full-time opportunities in the Collection’s Group. Our Collections group creates and delivers the right solutions to our customers to resolve account delinquency, directly impacting the risk of loss to the Bank.  We are looking for

EAC's Business Review Newsletter for March 2020

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EAC's Business Review Newsletter for February 2020

 EAC's Business Review Newsletter for February 2020

What's in Store for the Local Economy in 2020?

    The U.S. economy is in its 126th month of expansion that dates to July 2009, and Elgin businesses have been riding the wave. The question everyone has been asking themselves is how long can the longest expansion in U.S. history continue? Will the economy contract, continue expanding, fall or flatten is anyone’s guess? Here are a few quotes from Elgin’s business leaders on what 2020 has in store:     “Ziegler’s Ace customers continue to invest in new Weber and Traeger grills, Ego mowers and snowblowers,

EAC'S Business Review Newsletter for January 2020

Welcome New Chamber Members!

Welcome to these new Chamber members in January!   Culver's of Elgin Ross Thomas 1175 N. McLean Boulevard Elgin IL 60123 OPENING SOON!!www.culvers.com Food & Beverages/Restaurants   H.B. Fuller Lesandro Gonzalez 1575 Executive Drive Elgin IL 60123 (847) 841-7002www.hbfuller.com Industrial/Adhesive – Manufacturer   Innerspire, Inc Nate Lindquist 164 Division Street, Suite 406 Elgin IL 60120 (904) 385-9017www.TheMinimalistCEO.com Business Services/Consulting   Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers,

Darwin Realty Arranges Sale of 90,000 SF Industrial Building in Elgin, Illinois

Darwin Realty has arranged the sale of a 90,000-square-foot industrial building located at 501 Davis Road in Elgin. Consideration for the sale was in excess of $5 million. The property features seven loading docks, three drive-in doors, 5,000 square feet of office space and a clear height of 24 feet. Noel Liston of Darwin brokered the transaction. Chicago Logistic Service owned and occupied the building. Navis Industries, which provides plastic packaging films, purchased the building and plans to relocate