2026 Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner - Entertainment & Tickets

Join us Thursday, November 5, from 5:30–8:30 PM at CD & Me for our Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner!

This year’s evening will feature a Family Feud Experience hosted by Mark Nilsson! Twelve teams of five will compete for a chance to win a $1,000 donation to the nonprofit Chamber member of their choice. Teams are first come, first served and participants must have a ticket to the event.

Tickets: $60 per person, including dinner and entertainment.

Want to compete? Call the Chamber at 815-469-3356 to register your team.

31st Annual Midnight Madness - Sponsorship Opportunites

Support a fun-filled community event while showcasing your business with our Midnight Madness Sponsorship Packages! Choose from several unique opportunities to connect with attendees and gain visibility throughout the evening.

Hot Chocolate Sponsor — $300 or $500

Sponsor the hot chocolate station in the Trolley Barn and connect with attendees in a cozy, high-traffic area.

• $300: Sponsor one shift — 6–9 PM or 9 PM–Midnight
• $500: Exclusive sponsor for the entire evening — 6 PM–Midnight
• Your business or organization will staff the station
• Name or logo displayed on hot chocolate Cambros
• Opportunity to distribute promotional items
• Recognition on the event page, newsletter, and social media

Entertainment Sponsor — $250

Get your business name featured on signage carried by the band as they perform at multiple locations throughout the event.

• Business name featured on band signage
• Listing on the event website
• Recognition on social media

Fire Pit Sponsor — $200

Show your support by sponsoring the fire pit at Breidert Green!

• Business name displayed near the fire pit
• Listing on the event website
• Recognition on social media



Each sponsorship provides a unique opportunity to support the community while putting your business in front of attendees during this festive celebration!

Sponsorship Deadline: Wednesday, November 25th

Department of Commerce and Economic

Opportunity - Updates

Illinois DCEO Announces CEJA Workforce Training Opportunities

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced three funding opportunities through the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) to support workforce training and clean energy career development:

• Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program – Supports regional workforce hubs providing clean energy training, employment services and barrier reduction assistance.
• Energy Transition Navigators Program – Funds community-based organizations to connect eligible residents with clean energy workforce and contractor opportunities.
• Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program – Supports pre-apprenticeship centers offering free training and pathways into construction, building trades and clean energy careers.

Eligible nonprofits, community colleges and local governments are encouraged to apply. Applications are due October 30, 2026.

[Learn more and view application details through the Illinois DCEO.]