One of the great perks of being a Chamber member is the ability to share your news, job postings, discounts, and events through your member portal. Not only will your updates be featured here on our website, but they’ll also be included in our weekly Tuesday email updates sent to all members. It’s an easy and effective way to keep the community informed, drive engagement, and make the most of your membership benefits. Log in today and start sharing!
Trinity International University (TIU) has announced that it will officially transfer ownership of its Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) to Trinity Western University (TWU) by December 21,2025. The Bannockburn campus will continue normal operations through the 2025-2026 academic year, after which TEDS will relocate to TWU's main campus in Langley, British Colombia. TIU cited the ongoing financial challenges of maintaining a campus originally designed for a smaller university as a key factor in
The village of Bannockburn has approved the Constuction of a new pedestrian pathway along Wilmot Road, stretching from Telegraph Road to North Avenue. The project scheduled for completion by September 2025, will improve walkability and connectivity for residents. Backed by a $25,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the USDA Forest Service, the initiative also includes the removal of invasive species such as buckthorn to enhance the health and appearance of the surrounding area,
Join the Village of Bannockburn for a community Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 25 at 20a.m. in the open space behind Village Hall. The event will feature the ceremonial planting of a sycamore tree and a musical performance by Bannockburn School's K-2nd grade students. This year's celebration also marks Bannockburn's 34th consecutive recognition as a Tree City USA, along with receiving a Tree City USA Growth Award for the 4th time. The Village continues its strong commitment to tree preservation,
April is National Safe Digging Month, a reminder to homeowners and contractors to always contact JULIE (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators) before starting any digging project-no matter how big or small. Whether you're planting a tree, installing a fence, or working on a patio, it's essential to call 811 or visit www.JULIE1call.com at least two business days before you dig. This free service helps prevent accidents, injuries, and costly utility damage by ensuring underground lines are
The Hazel Avenue Infrastructure Project progresses with underground utility work and overhead line transfers completed west of Stratford Road. Beginning Wednesday, April 16, Hazel Avenue will fully close between Chestnut Street and Waukegan Road as construction shifts to the east end. Detours via Deerfield Road and Greenwood Avenue will be in effect through early July.
From November 7-11, 2025, the Village of Deerfield will host a Field of Honor display at Jewett Park, featuring 500 American flags in tribute to veterans and active-duty service members, Residents may sponsor flags to honor persona; heroes. Proceeds support Midwest Veterans Closet and Lake County Honor Flight.
We are excited to share the video below, which highlights our “Lake County Healthcare Forum on Policy and Health Progress.” This event, organized by our Business Service Team in collaboration with the County of Lake, brought together CEOs, VPs, and key industry stakeholders to discuss the current state and future of the healthcare industry. This forum reflects our ongoing commitment to providing high-level stakeholder engagement and supporting the business community and job seekers across Lake County. The
IMEC and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) are excited to announce the 2025 Made in Illinois Grant Program. This initiative is designed to strengthen small and mid-sized manufacturers across Illinois by providing up to $50,000 in matching funds. The application window is narrow - it will only be open April 15-30, 2025. Because of this, we are sharing with you to help spread the word about this incredible opportunity. By working together, we can ensure that Illinois
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO") to identify the organization that will coordinate a statewide Craft Apprenticeship Program that will support registered apprenticeship programs associated with the electric industry that may, but need not, be related to solar installation. Among the goals of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) and Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) is to stimulate job growth in the clean energy economy with
For Illinois residents who fly domestically, the federal government has extended the deadline to May 7, 2025. You must use a valid U.S. Passport or obtain a REAL ID from the Illinois Secretary of State's Office. Take time to know your options. For information on other types of identification accepted by the TSA, please visit the TSA website. To see what documents you need to apply for a REAL ID, visit the REAL ID Interactive Checklist. REAL ID applicants have the option to make an appointment at one of
Connect with us at [email protected] or 847.945.4660
Click on the links below and follow us for the latest updates, events reminders and a lot more.