On April 16, 2026, the Illinois Bitcoin Council delivered the first-ever Bitcoin workshop to a Chamber of Commerce in Illinois â” hosted by the La Grange Chamber of Commerce at Hop District Community Brewing Co. in La Grange Park. In this 25-minute workshop, IBC volunteers walk small business owners through the practical case for accepting Bitcoin and Lightning Network payments: – Lower transaction fees compared to credit card processors – Instant final settlement â” no chargebacks, no waiting on payment processors – A live Lightning Network payment demonstration – Real-world case studies of businesses already accepting Bitcoin – Q&A with Illinois business owners Presented by Andrew Tilmann and Tom Melehan of the Illinois Bitcoin Council. ð§ ABOUT THE ILLINOIS BITCOIN COUNCIL The Il
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