16  ILLINOIS BUSINESS LEADER
CHAMBER FOUNDATION
The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the US Chamber of 
Commerce Foundation and local chambers of commerce across Illinois to 
host a first-of-its-kind statewide civics competition. The National Civics 
Bee encourages middle school students in grades 6-8 to engage in civics and 
contribute to their communities. 
	
The competition, modeled on traditional spelling and geography bees, 
gives students the chance to win recognition and earn cash prizes by sharing 
ideas for improving their communities and showing enthusiasm for civics. 
The winner of the National Civics Bee Illinois state finals will be invited to 
Washington, D.C. to compete in the National Civics Bee national championship 
in Fall 2025. 
	
The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is hosting the National Civics Bee 
Illinois state finals because we believe that informed and active citizens make 
for a strong country, a strong economy, and a strong workforce, and that 
our continued prosperity depends on the strength of all three. Through the 
National Civics Bee, we are promoting greater civic 
knowledge throughout Illinois and celebrating our 
civic pride. 
Illinois Chamber 
Foundation 
Announces 
2025 National 
Civics Bee®
The National Civics Bee 
encourages middle school 
students in grades 6-8 to engage 
in civics and contribute to their 
communities. 

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