The Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce is part of a larger network that is advocating on behalf of your business!
Most recently, the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce has been advocating for the following:
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Advocating for Federal CARES Act funds for Crystal Lake Businesses with the City of Crystal Lake. The city is now offering $750,000 in Impacted Business Grants for businesses and restaurants negatively affected by the restrictions. Click here for information!
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Against any unreasonable lock-down restrictions imposed on businesses and restaurants, citing that any unreasonable proposed restrictions and/or limitations further increase economic and mental health pressures on local business owners and employees.
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Opposing the proposed Illinois Progressive Income Tax ("Fair Tax").
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Increasing the occupancy percentage allowed in businesses and restaurants as winter approaches and outdoor dining becomes difficult.
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Asking the Governor to separate McHenry County from Chicago in the Covid-19 designated health regions.
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Clarification on Covid-19 guidelines for businesses and restaurants.
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To allow restaurants to expand and offer outdoor dining.
Click the links below for more information:
Illinois Chamber of Commerce Website Opposing the Illinois Progressive Income Tax ("Fair Tax")
Illinois Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs/Government Information WebsiteÂ
Letter from the President of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce - May 1, 2020Â Â Â RE: Op Ed on Reopening Illinois
Daily Herald Article - July 15, 2020, Governor Pritzker separates Chicago's Health Region from collar counties.
NWHerald Article - May 6, 2020, advocating for changing health region designations by Governor Pritzker.
Chicago Tribune Article - May 13, 2020, regarding the push for separating Chicago from collar county health regions, including McHenry County.
City of Crystal Lake - September 17, 2020, extends outdoor dining through the end of 2020.
City of Crystal Lake - May 27, 2020, approves outdoor dining at local restaurants.
Letter to Governor JB Pritzker from McHenry County Chambers of Commerce regarding various issues
Illinois Chamber of Commerce - Information about your state government
State of Illinois - Current Key Legislation
Illinois Chamber of Commerce - Advocacy Report
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