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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The Employers’ Coalition for Healthcare, Inc. (ECHI), in partnership with the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce and UnitedHealthcare (UHC), is proud to announce the launch of the ECHI Health Program powered by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. This exclusive program, available beginning with October 1, 2025 effective dates, provides chamber members across Illinois with access to UnitedHealthcare’s Level-Funded health plans at discounted rates.

A plan aimed at generating new power in Illinois died in the final days of the legislative session in Springfield after business groups argued that the proposal was too expensive and would be a burden to electricity customers.

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ business community is united in opposition to proposed legislation that would drastically expand Illinois’ jurisdictional reach. House Amendment #2 to SB 26 would expose out-of-state companies to lawsuits in Illinois courts—even when the underlying claims and parties have no connection to the state.

As China and the U.S. continue ratcheting up tariffs in a hotly contested fight over trade, consumers in downtown Chicago are bracing to see what it could mean for their pocketbooks.

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce represents business impacted by the recent federal trade policies across virtually every industry sector. The actions taken earlier today to suspend some of the recently implemented tariffs will provide important relief for businesses and workers throughout our state.