2018 Year in Review

The Illinois Restaurant Association had an incredible 2018. With your help, we've secured an extension of the James Beard Awards in Chicago through 2027, maintained an ongoing fight against restrictive scheduling mandates, awarded more than $180,000 in scholarships to the next generation of culinary leaders, and much more.

These successes would not have been possible without the support of our members, Officers, Board of Directors, Chairman Jim Kallas, and all our corporate sponsors.

Click here to check out our highlights from 2018.