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General Assembly Passes Transit Bill & Liquor Omnibus Bill, Upcoming Roundtable, & More »
Click here to read the IRA's latest news on the General Assembly passing the transit bill and liquor omnibus bill, the up...
Monday, November 3, 2025
Peroni & Giada De Laurentiis Team Up »
Peroni Nastro Azzurro is teaming up with Giada De Laurentiis for a year-long culinary partnership, where she’ll share en...
Thursday, October 30, 2025
October Restaurant Rundown »
Click here to read the IRA's latest Restaurant Rundown featuring legislative updates, upcoming events, and more.
Monday, October 27, 2025
Crain's Chicago Business: Chicago business leaders mobilize to kill Johnson's head tax »
Click here to read the Crain's Chicago Business news story on "Chicago business leaders mobilize to kill Johnson's head t...
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Immigration Action Updates, Chicago Restaurant Week Registration Ends Wednesday, & More »
Click here to read the IRA's latest news on immigration action, Chicago Restaurant Week Registration ending Wednesday, an...
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