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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
25 News: Pandemic-era cocktails-to-go are here to stay in Illinois »
Click here to read the 25 News news story on "Pandemic-era cocktails-to-go are here to stay in Illinois".
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
New Laws for 2026, Chicago 2026 Budget, & More »
Click here to read the IRA's latest news on new laws for 2026, Chicago 2026 budget, and more.
Monday, December 29, 2025
WIFR: Cocktails-to-go become permanent with new Illinois law »
Click here to read the WIFR news story on "Cocktails-to-go become permanent with new Illinois law".
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
2025 Year in Review »
Click here to read the IRA's 2025 Year in Review. This year-end wrap includes a message from IRA President & CEO Sam...
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Register for the 2026 Annual Meeting, Cocktails-to-Go Made Permanent, & More »
Click here to read the IRA's latest news on registering for the 2026 Annual Meeting, cocktails-to-go made permanent, and...
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