New CDC Mask Guidelines, Hire Chicago Event

New CDC Mask Guidelines

On Tuesday, the CDC released new mask guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals. Due to new evidence on the spread of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus, the CDC is encouraging fully vaccinated people to wear a mask in public indoor settings is areas of substantial or high transmission.

Areas of substantial transmission are considered by CDC to be those with 50 to 99 cases per 100,000 people over a 7-day period. Areas of high transmission are considered to be those with more than 100 cases per 100,000 people over a 7-day period. Click here to view the current level of community transmission in your county or metro area.

Click here to find the most recent recommendations from the CDC.

The Illinois Department of Public Health released a statement on Tuesday, stating that they are in full alignment with the CDC mask recommendations.

Click here to read the statement.

Hire Chicago

World Business Chicago and The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership are joining the City of Chicago to present Hire Chicago, a one-of-a-kind five-week hybrid hiring event! 

Throughout August, Hire Chicago will provide real opportunities for Chicagoans to pursue their passions through free virtual career exploration, learning, and hiring events in addition to in person support if needed and provide employers the opportunity to find the diverse talent pipeline they need to remain competitive. 

Starting the Week of August 9th, this hiring event will focus on the Food Service/Hospitality and Tourism industry.

Click here to learn more and sign up to participate.

IRA Annual Golf Classic: presented by Maestro Dobel - SOLD OUT!

The Illinois Restaurant Associations Annual Golf Classic: Back to the Green presented by Maestro Dobel will take place on Wednesday, August 4 at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club. 

This sold out event will include 18 holes of golf, breakfast, lunch, dinner reception and a silent auction & raffle. We are excited to be back, following guidelines and reconnecting on the links!

We are still in need of dinner stations, silent auction and raffle prizes. If interested please contact kdriscoll@illinoisrestaurants.org. 

Get Your Tickets: Cubs Rooftop Membership Mixer

Join the IRA and your industry peers for a night full of fun, networking, food, drinks and most importantly...baseball! Ticket prices for the mixer include: unlimited food, unlimited drinks, and a viewing of the Cubs game.

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased here!

Sponsorship opportunities are available, please contact Christine DeSousa for more information.