Unify the Voice of Illinois Business
Membership in the state's largest business advocacy organization connects your company to advocacy in Springfield, practical HR and compliance expertise, and savings programs that pay membership back.
Why join
What Membership Does for Your Business
A Stronger Voice in Springfield
The Chamber represents your interests before the General Assembly and state agencies, advancing a competitive business climate.
See our advocacy workAnswers When You Need Them
The HR Helpline connects you directly to member employment-law attorneys for general HR questions.
How the Helpline worksSupport for Your People
Group rates on an employee health plan through the UnitedHealthcare Community Chamber Program, plus HR and benefits resources.
See member benefitsSavings That Add Up
Member programs across shipping, energy, technology, payroll, and cyber risk — several of which cover a membership on their own.
Browse savings programsRooms Worth Being In
Events, roundtables, and conferences that put you with business leaders and decision-makers from across Illinois.
Browse eventsA Seat at the Table
Member Ambassador Council eligibility puts your industry's perspective directly into the Chamber's policy work.
See the councilsMember benefit
How many association memberships pay for themselves?
Illinois Chamber members who use our HR Helpline say this service alone makes their membership worth every penny. Member companies can ask general HR questions and have them answered by one of our member employment law attorneys. Members at and above the $600 Corporate Level receive unlimited access.
Non-members are welcome to ask one question, free.
Member savings
Exclusive Member Benefits
A sample of the member savings programs available today. The full list, with enrollment details, is on the benefits page.
UnitedHealthcare Health Plan
Group rates on an employee health plan built for Illinois businesses, with an average 25% savings on medical premiums compared with other UnitedHealthcare plans in Illinois.
Certificates of Origin
Discounted electronic Certificates of Origin for exporters — create, submit, and print electronically certified documents right at your own desk.
CyberRisk Tools
A practical cyber risk management program through Cyberology, free to members at the Essential tier.
Energy Alliance
Competitive electricity and natural gas procurement, renewable options, no-cost Community Solar savings, and consulting — using group purchasing power.
UPS Shipping
Flat member discounts on domestic, ground, and international shipping, plus free UPS Smart Pickup service.