Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Blog | February 15, 2017
Illinois Chamber Helps Secure Transportation Funds through Breakthrough ‘Lockbox’ Initiative

With a population of more than 12.8 million people and an immense web of railways, vehicle traffic, waterways and air travel in Illinois, transportation infrastructure and funding have become an important focus for the Illinois Chamber of Commerce ...

Blog | March 01, 2017
What’s the truth about U.S. transportation infrastructure today?

Benjamin Brockschmidt, vice president of policy and executive director of the Infrastructure Council at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, points to the need for the private sector and all levels of government having a role in improving the nation’s transportation network and guaranteeing adequate funding.