NEWS Metal Formers Forecast Stable Economic Activity, Shipping Levels Remain Steady Metal formers expect stable economic activity for the next 3 mo., according to the PMA’s May 2026 Business Conditions Report. The report shows that 64% of manufacturers surveyed expect

Small and Midsize Manufacturers Urge Governor to Sign SB 3070 into Law SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, the Illinois House gave final passage to Senate Bill 3070, bipartisan legislation that would allow high school students to take Career Technical Education (CTE)

SCHAUMBURG, IL – Today, the Illinois Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 3070, bipartisan legislation that would allow high school students to take Career Technical Education (CTE) classes as an alternative to the 2-year foreign language mandate starting in 2028. The

NEWS Small Business Optimism Below Average but Steady NFIB’s April Small Business Economic Trends report saw small business optimism stabilize with a 0.1-point increase to the Optimism Index. The Index remains below the 52-year average for the second consecutive month.