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Thursday, April 4, 2024 Restaurant Advocates Rally at Capitol on Tip Credit & More » Click here to read the IRA's Latest News on the Rally at the State Capitol on Tip Credit and more.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 WGN 9: State steps toward raise for tipped workers » Click here to read the WGN 9 Chicago story on "State steps toward raise for tipped workers".
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 NBC 5: Statewide proposal that would eliminate separate minimum wage for tipped workers debated » Click here to read the NBC 5 Chicago story on "Statewide proposal that would eliminate separate minimum wage for tipped...
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 CBS 2: Illinois lawmakers, restaurant owners push back at bill to eliminate tip credit for workers » Click here to read the CBS 2 Chicago story on "Illinois lawmakers, restaurant owners push back at bill to eliminate tip...
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 WAND: Restaurant association pushes back against bill that would changed tipped wage in Illinois » Click here to read the WAND story on "Restaurant association pushes back against bill that would changed tipped wage in...
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 WGEM: Despite hesitancy, IL House committee passes bill eliminating subminimum wage » Click here to read the WGEM story on "Despite hesitancy, IL House committee passes bill eliminating subminimum wage for...
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 WQAD 8: Illinois Restaurant Association opposing bill that would end subminimum wage » Click here to read the WQAD 8 story on "Illinois Restaurant Association opposing bill that would end subminimum wage fo...
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Herald & Review: Restaurant owners, servers urge Illinois lawmakers to reject change to wages » Click here to read the Herald & Review story on "Restaurant owners, servers urge Illinois lawmakers to reject chang...
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 The Center Square: Opposition grows over proposal to eliminate tipped wages in Illinois » Click here to read The Center Square story on "Opposition grows over proposal to eliminate tipped wages in Illinois".
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 ABC 7: IL lawmakers consider phasing out lower min. wage for tipped workers » Click here to read the ABC 7 story on "IL lawmakers consider phasing out lower min. wage for tipped workers".
Thursday, March 28, 2024 Action Alert: Protect Illinois Hospitality » Click here to read the IRA's Action Alert on how to contact your elected officials about House Bill 5345.
Thursday, March 28, 2024 25 News: ‘It would double our payroll’: Tipped worker wages could increase under proposed law » Click here to read the 25 News story on "'It would double our payroll': Tipped worker wages could increase under propos...
Monday, March 25, 2024 Chicago Tribune: Eric Williams: Restaurants can’t withstand more legislative mandates » Click here to read the Chicago Tribune story on "Eric Williams: Restaurants can't withstand more legislative mandates".
Monday, March 25, 2024 Crain's: Commentary: Chicago is ready to serve the 50,000 convention diners » Click here to read the Crain's story "Commentary: Chicago is ready to serve the 50,000 convention diners".
Friday, March 22, 2024 The State Journal-Register: Your turn: Illinois restaurant industry at risk » Click here to read The State Journal-Register's story on "Your turn: Illinois restaurant industry at risk if lawmakers...
Thursday, March 21, 2024 Tip Credit Amendment Introduced, Chef's Table, Public Affairs Conference & More » Click here to read the IRA's Latest News on the amendment of Tip Credit in Illinois, the upcoming IRAEF Chef's Table...
Thursday, March 14, 2024 Tip Credit, Chef's Table, Public Affairs Conference & More » Click here to read the IRA's Latest News on preserving the Tip Credit in Illinois, the upcoming IRAEF Chef's Table event,...
Friday, March 8, 2024 Action Alert: Preserve the Illinois Tip Credit » Click here to read the IRA's Action Alert on contacting your elected officials about House Bill 5345.
Thursday, March 7, 2024 IRA Restaurant Rundown » Click here to read the IRA's Restaurant Rundown featuring advocacy updates, upcoming events, ProStart Invitational covera...
Thursday, February 29, 2024 Annual Meeting Recap, Restaurant Roundtables, Hospitality Hires & More » Click here to read the IRA's Latest News on the Annual Meeting recap, restaurant roundtables, the Hospitality Hires event...
Thursday, February 22, 2024 Tip Credit, Roundtables, Hospitality Hires & More » Click here to read the IRA's Latest News on Tip Credit, Roundtables, the Hospitality Hires event and more.
Thursday, February 15, 2024 Tip Credit Legislation, Chef's Table, News & More » Click here to read the IRA's Latest News on Tip Credit legislations, upcoming events, news and more.
Friday, February 9, 2024 Action Alert: Tip Credit Survey for Servers in Illinois » Click here to read the IRA's Action Alert on the Tip Credit survey for servers in Illinois.
Thursday, February 8, 2024 State-wide Tip Credit Legislation, Annual Meeting, News & More » Click here to read the IRA's Latest News on the state-wide Tip Cred legislation, 2024 Annual Meeting, news and more.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 NBC 5 Chicago: Proposed Illinois law would change wages for tipped workers across state » Click here to read NBC 5 Chicago's latest story on the proposed Illinois law that would change wages for tipped workers a...
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 The State Journal-Register: 'Pay your workers a living wage': Lawmakers consider ending sub-minimum » Click here to read The State Journal-Register's latest story on 'Pay your workers a living wage': Lawmakers consider endi...
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Chicago Sun Times: Progressive state lawmakers push to end subminimum wage for tipped workers » Click here to read the Chicago Sun Times latest story on progressive state lawmakers push to end subminimum wage for tipp...
Thursday, February 1, 2024 Jean Banchet Awards, Legislative Updates, Vendor Opportunities & More » Click here to read the IRA's Latest News on the Jean Banchet Awards, legislative updates, vendor updates and more.
Thursday, January 25, 2024 James Beard Semifinalists, Vendor Opportunities, News & More » Click here to read the IRA's Latest News on the James Beard Awards semifinalists, vendor opportunities, news and more.
Thursday, January 18, 2024 Events, Chicago Restaurant Week, News & More » Click here to read the IRA's Latest News on upcoming events, Chicago Restaurant Week, news and more.
Thursday, January 11, 2024 Annual Meeting, New Laws & More » Click here to read the IRA's Latest News on the Annual Meeting, New Laws & More!
Thursday, January 4, 2024 Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Announced, New Laws & More » Click here to read the IRA's Latest News on the Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Announced, New Laws & More!
Thursday, December 28, 2023 New Laws to Prepare for In 2024, Events & More » Click here to read the IRA's Latest News on New Laws to Prepare for In 2024, Events & more!
Friday, December 22, 2023 2023 Year In Review » Click here to read the IRA's 2023 Year in Review. This year-end wrap up includes a message from IRA President & CEO S...
Thursday, December 14, 2023 PTO Updates, Fighting a National Ban on Restaurant Surcharges, Events, & More » Click here to read the IRA's Latest News on PTO Updates, Fighting a National Ban on Restaurant Surcharges...
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