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Thursday, December 11, 2025 Hemp Beverages Excluded from Proposed Ban, Free Certification Classes, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on hemp beverages excluded from the proposed ban, free Sanitation Manager and Fo...
Thursday, December 11, 2025 Block Club Chicago: Proposed hemp ban adds exemption for THC drinks » Click here to read the Block Club Chicago news story on "Proposed hemp ban adds exemption for THC drinks".
Thursday, December 11, 2025 CSP: Regulatory roundup - Chicago, Ohio and more plot hemp-THC rules » Click here to read the CSP news story on "Regulatory roundup: Chicago, Ohio and more plot hemp-THC rules".
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Crain's Chicago Business: Hemp ban delayed, but one carve-out makes City Council OK more likely » Click here to read the Crain's Chicago Business news story on "Hemp ban delayed, but one carve-out makes City Council OK...
Friday, December 5, 2025 Block Club Chicago: Scammers are trying to extort restaurants with ‘bomb’ of fake negative reviews » Click here to read the Block Club Chicago news story on "Scammers are trying to extort Chicago restaurants with ‘bomb’ of...
Thursday, December 4, 2025 Block Club Chicago: Chicago could ban hemp products as push advances to final vote » Click here to read Block Club Chicago's news story on "Chicago could ban hemp products as push advances to final vote"....
Thursday, December 4, 2025 Free Sanitation Manager Certification Classes, Chicago Hemp Ban Updates, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on free sanitation manager certification classes, Chicago hemp ban updates, and...
Thursday, December 4, 2025 Crain's Chicago Business: Council bloc urges Johnson not to brush off budget overhaul » Click here to read the Crain's Chicago Business news story on "Council bloc urges Johnson not to brush off budget overhaul".
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Crain's Chicago Business: Committee advances Chicago hemp ban amid outcry from bars & entrepreneurs » Click here to read the Crain's Chicago Business news story on "Committee advances Chicago hemp ban amid outcry from bars...
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 WGN 9: Hemp industry ordinance moves to City Council amid opposition » Click here to watch the WGN 9 news story on "Hemp industry ordinance moves to City Council amid opposition".
Thursday, November 27, 2025 November Restaurant Rundown » Click here to read the IRA's latest Restaurant Rundown featuring legislative updates, upcoming events, and more.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 Head Tax Defeated, FREE Foodservice Sanitation Manager Classes, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on defeating the head tax, FREE foodservice sanitation manager classes, and more.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 Immigration Action Expected to Wind Down, Grant Application Closes Tomorrow, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on immigration action expected to wind down, grant application closing tomorrow,...
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Crain's Chicago Business: Head tax talks in flux as Johnson scrambles for budget votes » Click here to read the Crain's Chicago Business news story on " Head tax talks in flux as Johnson scrambles for budg...
Thursday, November 6, 2025 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...
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 WGN 9: Palatine cafe forced to close amid ICE visits; other eateries affected » Click here to read the WGN 9 news story on "Palatine cafe forced to close amid ICE visits; other eateries affected".
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 WBEZ: Potential pros and cons of Mayor’s Johnson’s corporate head tax to fund community safety » Click here to listen to the WBEZ news story on "Potential pros and cons of Mayor’s Johnson’s corporate head tax to fund c...
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 FOX Business: Chicago mayor proposes reviving tax that has businesses sounding the alarm » Click here to read the FOX Business news story on "Chicago mayor proposes reviving tax that has businesses sounding the a...
Monday, October 20, 2025 ABC7: Chicago restaurants hurting as patrons, workers stay home due to immigration enforcement fears » Click here to read the ABC7 news story on "Chicago restaurants hurting as patrons, workers stay home due to immigration e...
Friday, October 17, 2025 Crain's Chicago Business: Biz community blasts Johnson's head tax plan as a job killer » Click here to read the Crain's Chicago Business news story on "Biz community blasts Johnson's head tax plan as a job kill...
Friday, October 17, 2025 Crain's Chicago Business: Editorial - A budget that taxes jobs and dodges hard choices » Click here to read the Crain's Chicago Business editorial on "A budget that taxes jobs and dodges hard choices".
Friday, October 17, 2025 WGN 9: Fear of ICE raids devastating Little Village restaurants and small businesses » Click here to read the WGN 9 news story on "Fear of ICE raids devastating Little Village restaurants and small businesses".
Thursday, October 16, 2025 Springfield Veto Session Updates, Mayor Johnson Unveils Budget Proposal, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on Springfield veto session updates, Mayor Johnson unveiling his budget pro...
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 UnitedHealthcare: 5 health benefits to look for during open enrollment » During open enrollment season for health benefits, you may be focused on selecting your primary medical coverage to help p...
Thursday, October 9, 2025 Immigration Action & Federal Deployment, Apply for the Catalyst Grant, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on immigration action and federal deployment, applying for the Catalyst Grant, a...
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Crain's Chicago Business: Chicago Gourmet kicks off with fútbol flair and Mexican flavors » Click here to read the Crain's Chicago Business news story on "Chicago Gourmet kicks off with fútbol flair and Mexican fl...
Friday, October 3, 2025 WGN Radio 720: Will robots be delivering your DoorDash order? » Click here to listen to the WGN Radio 720 news story on "Will robots be delivering your DoorDash order?"
Thursday, October 2, 2025 Online Auction Ends Tomorrow, Oppose the Retail Delivery Tax, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on the online auction ending tomorrow, opposing the retail delivery tax, and more.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Crain's Chicago Business: Pups at the pub? Restaurants weigh dog-friendly dining » Click here to read the Crain's Chicago Business news story on "Pups at the pub? Restaurants weigh dog-friendly dining".
Monday, September 29, 2025 CBS News: IL restaurants helping workers prepare for new "no tax on tips" rule for next tax season » Click here to read the CBS news story on "Illinois restaurants helping workers prepare for new 'no tax on tips' rule for...
Saturday, September 27, 2025 Chicago Star: Battle of the buns - Chicago Gourmet's 'Hamburger Hop' winners » Click here to read the Chicago Star news story on "Battle of the buns: Chicago Gourmet's 'Hamburger Hop' winners".
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