4  ILLINOIS BUSINESS LEADER
n	 The networking reception and luncheon event will take place 
	from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm.
 
n	 Prior to the main event, there will be a pre-event networking 
reception with exhibitors hosted by the Illinois Chamber of 
Commerce policy councils.  
 
n	 The luncheon will kick off at 11:30 am with our emcee for the day, 
Lourdes Duarte, Co-Anchor and Lead Investigative Reporter for 
WGN and Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO 
Lou Sandoval. 
 
n	 Following lunch, the program will continue with a Fireside Chat 
with Don Thompson, CEO of Cleveland Avenue moderated by 
Lou Sandoval. Watch for additional announcements for the 
agenda. 
 
n	 To register go to ilchamber.org/annual-meeting or call Jill Vancil at 
(217) 991-8590 or jvancil@ilchamber.org
CONNECTING
Mark your calendars for September 18
The Illinois Chamber will hold our 2025 Annual Luncheon 
on September 18, 2025 at the Hilton Chicago Continental 
Room. The theme for this year’s event is Illinois’ Economic 
Future: Growing Together. 

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