Attention franchise-type business owners!

Attention franchise-type business owners and businesses that have third-party staffing support to provide workers: A federal judge has blocked a National Labor Relations Board rule that was supposed to go into effect this month. Essentially, the proposed rule would allow all the workers from across franchise locations to unionize together if the rule had gone […]

New Federal Law Impacts Up To 900,000 IL Businesses

UPDATE MARCH 1, 2024 The Corporate Transparency Act, which created the “Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI)” reporting obligation we have been talking about, has been declared unconstitutional by a federal court. However, the US Treasury Department will likely appeal the decision.  At this time, any business subject to the BOI reporting rules should continue to comply […]

Super Bowl LVIII: Brought to You by American Business

How the Big Game Impacts Communities Nationwide Provided by the US Chamber of Commerce Source: Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee The ability of businesses to team up to create unforgettable moments and touchstone experiences is a testament to the power and possibility of American Free Enterprise. Game day: On Sunday, millions of sports fans […]

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North Suburban Region 9 Returns to Tier 1 Mitigation for COVID-19

Effective today, North Suburban Region 9, which includes Lake and McHenry Counties, has met the criteria set by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to move from Tier 2 to Tier 1 mitigations under the State’s Restore Illinois Resurgence Plan. Mitigation measures are strategies, such as restrictions on certain activities, put in place to […]

CARES Act Funded PPP Loan Program Resumes Application Acceptance

The PPP program is designed to help small businesses maintain payroll in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible businesses who enroll in the program will receive a forgivable loan to use for payroll purposes, in addition to helping pay for utilities, rent, mortgage interest payments, and more. New loans are capped at $2 million, compared […]