Peoria, IL (April 22, 2014) — Join the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce and other Chambers from around the region for an opportunity to talk directly with your elected leaders about issues that impact you and your community. This event is hosted by CIRCLE (Central Illinois Chambers Regional Legislative Effort). The Peoria Area Chamber, along with Chambers from Canton, East Peoria, Chillicothe, Morton, Pekin, Peoria, and Washington are hosting the event on Monday, April 28 from 5 – 7 pm at Embassy Suites in East Peoria. This is an opportunity for the business community to get up close and personal with legislators about the issues we hope they’ll tackle this legislative session.

 The following Legislators have been invited and are expected to attend:

Mike Unes, State Representative 91^st District

David Leitch, State Representative 73^rd District

Dave Koehler, State Senator 46^th District

Darin Lahood, State Senator 37^th District

Darrel Miller, Candidate 18^th Congressional District

Representation from Senator Dick Durbin’s office

Representation from Congressman Aaron Schock’s office, 18^th Congressional District

Representation from Congresswoman Cheri Busto’s office, 17^th Congressional District

Legislators invited but not confirmed:

Governor Pat Quinn

Jim Oberweis, State Senator 25^th District

Donald Moffitt, State Representative 74^th District

Jehan Gordon-Booth, State Representative 92^nd District

Bobby Schilling, Candidate 17^th Congressional District

Bill Brady, State Senator 44^th District

Keith Sommer, State Representative 106^th District

John Sullivan, State Senator 47^th District

Norine Hammond, State Representative 94^th District

Robyn Gabel, State Representative 18^th District

Appetizers will be provided and there will be a cash bar. The CIRCLE Legislative Reception is sponsored by: Hanson Professional Services and Komatsu. There is still time to register for the event at www.peoriachamber.org.

CIRCLE is also hosting a bus trip to Springfield on April 30 to enable the regional business community to meet with key members of the Illinois General Assembly to discuss a variety of issues. Details on the 2014 CIRCLE trip to Springfield are available online atwww.peoriachamber.org.