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2026 Member Accolades and News
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2026 National Civics Bee® Essay Application Portal Now Open for Illinois Middle Schoolers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 9, 2025 2026 National Civics Bee® Essay Application Portal Now Open for Illinois Middle Schoolers Calling all middle school students to share their ideas, showcase their civics knowledge, engage in their communities, and compete for prizes and recognition. Champaign, IL – The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce invites middle school students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade from public, private, charter, and home schools across Illinois to apply for the 2026 National
2025 Small Business of the Year Winner
Contact: Champaign County Chamber of Commerce/ Laura Weis 217-359-1791 | www.champaigncounty.orgGlesco Electric, Inc. Named 2025 Small Business of the YearCHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces Glesco Electric, Inc. as the recipient of the 2025 Small Business of the Year award. The award was presented at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting, held Friday, October 24, at the iHotel and Conference Center in Champaign.For nearly 35 years, the Chamber has recognized a Small Business
2025 Member Accolades and News
MEMBER NEWSRosecrance Behavioral Health and North Central Behavioral Health Systems (NCBHS) are excited to announce their official affiliation, which enhances the quality of resources and expands access to care for individuals and families in central Illinois. There will be no interruption of care for existing clients; the affiliation agreement leaves leadership and the Board of Directors in place, with NCBHS still leading and managing operations, including staffing. All funding will remain local. Nine
