Remembering Todd Maisch
The members and staff of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce are heartbroken to share the news of the passing of our President and CEO Todd Maisch. Todd was a beloved husband, father, and leader in the Illinois business community. We are deeply saddened by his loss.
I can not adequately put into words how much Todd meant to me and everyone at the Illinois Chamber, past and president. Senate President Harmon put it best- “Todd Maisch was synonymous with the Illinois Chamber”. Instead of telling people I met that “I work at the Chamber”, I always found myself saying “I work for Todd Maisch”.
I’ve had bosses I respected and admired, but I never before had one that felt like family. Todd loved the Illinois Chamber. He was an older brother I never had. Todd once came in on a weekend to paint my office wall with some special paint just because “he was tired of looking at that awful Bobby Knight frame”. He taught me business lessons and, more importantly, life lessons.
The most important of those life lessons is that no matter how important your job is it’s never as important as your family. Todd loved his sons more than anything and always prioritized spending time with them. I can’t count the number of times we’d have a meeting over the phone while he drove to a Quiz Bowl event. The next day, I’d feign interest when he’d give a detailed breakdown on the event from the night before. Did you know that quiz bowl refs can be biased?
I’ve found some comfort reading all the tributes to Todd these last 24 hours. He wasn’t with us long enough, but Todd made more impact in his time than most people could accomplish in several lifetimes.
If you'd like to leave a tribute in memory of Todd, please do so here.
End of Session Report
We are proud to release our annual End of Session Report. Just like every year, the Illinois Chamber team diligently drafted, tracked, and advocated on legislation impactful for the business community.
In this report, we begin by highlighting key 2023 victories for the Illinois Chamber. These victories include the passage of a Chamber initiative on permitting and the stoppage of harmful legislation on categories including independent contractors’ status in the workplace and environmental justice. This is followed by a brief narrative of some disappointments faced by the business community. Finally, this report then transitions into a section-by-section recap of the legislation tracked and lobbied by each of the Chamber’s 7 policy councils.
This document is a product of our advocacy over the past year. Click the link below to view the report.
The Healthcare portion begins on page 21. It runs for 8 pages covering everything from the new state based exchange, rate review, insurance mandates and pharmaceuticals. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Veto Session Dates Announced
The Spring Session might have just ended, but Veto Session will be here before you realize. Lawmakers announced the 2023 dates for October 24-26 and November 7-9. View the calendar here.
Rulemaking
Disease Reporting: The DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH proposed amendments to Control of Communicable Diseases Code (77 IAC 690; 47 Ill Reg 7323) that change the name of the Part to Control of Notifiable Diseases and Conditions Code and clarify or update various measures that DPH may take concerning the diseases and conditions listed in the Part. Healthcare providers and workers, local health authorities, food service businesses, schools, and child care facilities may be affected by this rulemaking.
Women in Business
June 21, 2023
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
NIU Center | 1120 E. Diehl Road Naperville, IL 60563
The Illinois Chamber welcomes you to our annual women's conference as we come together to discuss and further dreams of our already strong women for a stronger Illinois. This year's theme is "Celebrate Success." The robust agenda will provide time for networking and connecting with professionals, and topics providing takeaways for all to take back to the office or home. Sponsorships are now available, more information here.
The event features keynote speaker Karen Murphy, SVP of Business Strategy and Chief Financial Officer for the Chicago Bears.
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