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Hy-Vee Market Grille will serve:

Assorted Sushi, Sesame Chicken, Orange Chicken, Fried Rice, Lo Mein, Crab Rangoon, and Vegetable Egg Rolls.

Please note: If you register and your plans change, please notify the Chamber office as soon as possible by emailing coordinator@chatham-il-chamber.com since we must pay for every confirmed reservation. Please note that you will be billed for the cost of food if you do not cancel your reservation by the indicated RSVP deadline.

Chatham Area Public Library, 600 E. Spruce St. in Chatham

Chatham Chamber Community Blood Drive is

Thursday, March 26

Be Chatham Strong—donate blood to help patients in need and support a healthy blood supply for our community. Every donation makes a lifesaving difference.


Thursday, March 26

3-6 p.m.

Donor Bus @Veterans Memorial Square in Chatham


 Click here to book your appointment today!


Can't make it to the blood drive? Donate at an ImpactLife Donor Center and credit Chatham Strong. Your donation can make all the difference. 

Attention Chamber Members:

Each year, the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce awards scholarships to three local graduating seniors. The students receive a $1,000 scholarship to be applied to the college or university of their choice.

Applications are judged on a combination of academic achievement, volunteer work experience and future goals. To qualify, high school seniors must:

• Reside in Sangamon County
• Be either employed by a Chatham Area Chamber member, or their parent/guardian must be employed by a Chatham Area Chamber member. Not sure if the employer is a member of the Chatham Area Chamber? Just ask the business, or go online to the Chambers website to check our member roster.

The goal of the Chamber Scholarship Program is to promote business

within the community. All applications must be submitted by Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Senior may apply online, or download and print the application and return it to the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce, 106 E. Mulberry St., Chatham, IL 62629.

March 2026

Member of the Month

Chatham Clarion

Pictured L to R: Erin Bidleman, Brandy Brown, Joe Michelich, Janet Deatherage, and Courtney Bouvet.

Congratulations to the Chatham Clarion, for being chosen as the Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for March! 

The Chatham Clarion is one of six weekly newspapers published by South County Publications, which is based in Auburn, Illinois. The others are: Auburn Citizen (includes Divernon News), Rochester Times, New Berlin Bee, Riverton Register (includes Tri-City Register) and the Williamsville/Sherman Sun-Times. All publications are based in Sangamon County. The Clarion has been in publication since 1962.

The Chatham Clarion focuses on local news, sports, and feature items. They are community-based and family-owned. They do not charge for items such as obituaries, engagements and weddings, but reserve the right to edit. Interested individuals can submit news items or ad inquiries to: southco@royell.org. Call 217-438-6155 for more information.

The Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize the Chatham Clarion as our Member of the Month for March.

Library News

Upcoming Member & Community Events

Please note: The Chamber reserves the right to request modifications to submissions to ensure software compatibility.

Chamber Member's New Children's Book is Published - Book Signing March 21st at Scoop Du Jour

Jessica Derhake, owner/founder of JD Haley People Strategies, has authored and illustrated a new book, "Goodbye Starlight," for children navigating grief and loss. A book signing will take place from 10 a.m. to noon, March 21st, at Scoop Du Jour in Chatham.

Adult Easter Egg Dash is March 21st

Get out your running shoes, do a couple stretches and get ready for Chatham-Auburn VFW's annual Adult Easter Egg Dash on Saturday March 21, at 214 W. Chestnut in Chatham. There will be a plethora of prizes to be won!

Registration starts at 3 p.m., $10 per person. The dash begins at 4 p.m.. Must be 21 to participate in the dash (Bring your ID)!

Trivia Night on April 24 to Benefit the Ball-Chatham Senior Center

Land of Lincoln Goodwill is Offering Free Access to Google's AI Essentials Online Course

Illinois Senior Games Coming Soon

If interested in any of these spaces, call or text Todd Musso at 217-725-5458, or email tmusso@mussoteam.com.

Learn More About Our Work!

Birth to Five Illinois: Region 51 is working to strengthen Early Childhood Education and support the Mental and Behavioral Health of young children and families in our community. We partner with local organizations, providers, and families to improve services, share resources, and help every child have a strong start.

Want to see what we’ve been working on and what’s ahead? Visit our report page to learn more: https://www.birthtofiveil.com/region51/#report