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Wednesday, July 28, 2021 New CDC Mask Guidelines, Hire Chicago Event » New CDC Mask Guidelines On Tuesday, the CDC relea...
Friday, July 23, 2021 ENTREE Act, Getting Back to Work, Federal Tax Credits » ENTREE Act to Replenish RRF Introduced On Wednesday, House Small Business Committee Ranking Republi...
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 July Restaurant Rundown - Faster Signage, Latest on RRF, and More » Check out this month's edition of the IRA's Restaurant Rundown monthly newsletter featuring the latest Assoc...
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Child Care Assistance, Hiring Resources, IRAEF Scholarships » State Announces Expansion of Financial Assistance for Families Seeking Child Care - Share With Your Team Members ...
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 Extended Driver's Licenses, Workplace Issues, BACP Commissioner Retiring » State Extends Driver’s License and ID Card Expiration Dates until January 1, 2022 Restaurants and bars should...
Friday, July 9, 2021 Input Needed, Hiring Resources, Breast Cancer Screenings » 90 Second Federal Update - Survey Input Needed The National Restaurant Association has released a new 90 Seco...
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Crime Prevention, License Renewals » Crime Prevention Strategies for Businesses The IRA is in constant communication with the Mayor’s Office regar...
Friday, July 2, 2021 Hiring Tax Credits, RRF Depleted - Reach Out to the IL Delegation Now » RRF Runs Out of Funds, Contact the Illinois Delegation to Urge Action This week, the Small Business Administr...
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 June Restaurant Rundown - Finding Employees, Event Space Advice, and More » Check out this month's edition of the IRA's Restaurant Rundown monthly newsletter featuring the latest Assoc...
Friday, June 25, 2021 Chi Biz Strong Passes, Cook County Budget Preview, Performance Now Platinum Sponsor » Chi Biz Strong Package Passes, Including Hospitality Grants, Faster Permits, Cap on Delivery Fees This afternoo...
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 SNAP Program Pilot, Foodware Upon Request Ordinance, Citywide Hamburger Hop Sign Up » SNAP Benefits at Restaurants Pilot Program A new state of Illinois pilot program for the Restaurant Me...
Monday, June 21, 2021 IRA Relief Requests to State, Restaurant Tax Collection Ordinance Advances » Please see the below resources and information for your business - updated as of 6:15 p.m. on Monday, June 21. *** &nbs...
Thursday, June 17, 2021 Business Relief Package Advances, RRF Priority Letter » Please see the below resources and information for your business - updated as of 6:15 p.m. on Monday, June 14. *** &nbs...
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Chicago Gourmet 2021, Hazard Pay Ordinance » Please see the below resources and information for your business - updated as of 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16. *** &...
Monday, June 14, 2021 Industry Insight, ILCC Updated FAQs, IRA Files Support in Business Interruption Case » Please see the below resources and information for your business - updated as of 6:15 p.m. on Monday, June 14. *** &nbs...
Saturday, June 12, 2021 SBA Stops RRF Priority Program » The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help employers and emp...
Friday, June 11, 2021 What Operators Need to Know - Phase 5 » The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help employers and emp...
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Phase 5 Guidance, RRF Replenishment Act - Take Action Now » The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help employers and emp...
Monday, June 7, 2021 Vaccine Policies Webinar, Minimum Wage/Tipped Wage Rates Reminders » The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help employers and emp...
Thursday, June 3, 2021 Chicago, State to Reach Phase 5 on June 11, Mask Rule Remains for Unvaccinated Patrons » The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help employers and emp...
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Springfield Recap, Cocktails to Go, and More » The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help employers and emp...
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 May Restaurant Rundown - Chicago Restaurant Relief Package, RRF Tracking Tool, and More » Check out this month's edition of the IRA's Restaurant Rundown monthly newsletter featuring the latest Assoc...
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Golf Classic, Push for RRF Funding » The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help employers and emp...
Friday, May 21, 2021 Mask Regulations/Posters, Vaccine Exemption, RRF Closes Monday » The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help employers and emp...
Thursday, May 20, 2021 City of Chicago Updates Mask Regulations, Occupancy and Social Distancing Requirements » The Illinois Restaurant Association con...
Monday, May 17, 2021 Updated IL Mask Rules, Chicago/Cook County Rules Remain, Call for More RRF Funding » The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help employers and emp...
Thursday, May 13, 2021 Bridge Phase, Longer Hours, Occupancy/Vaccinations Updates, CDC on Masks » The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help employers and emp...
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 SBA Starts Distributing RRF, Alcohol Taxes, Springfield Lobby Day » The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help employers and emp...
Thursday, May 6, 2021 May 11 Start for Illinois/Chicago Bridge Phase, Two Vaccination Events » The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help employers and emp...
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Bridge Phase, Sidewalk Cafe Permits, After Applying for RRF Next Steps » The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help employers and emp...
Monday, May 3, 2021 Apply for RRF at 11:00 a.m. Today, Restaurant Worker Vaccination Days in Suburban Cook » The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help employers and emp...
Friday, April 30, 2021 Consent for Delivery Bill, RRF Starts Monday, Michelin Stars » The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help employers and emp...
Thursday, April 29, 2021 Chicago/Cook Co. Reopening Updates, Suburban Vaccine Events » The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help employers and emp...
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 April Restaurant Rundown - Get Ready for RRF, Virtual Springfield Lobby Day, Vaccines, and More » Check out this month's edition of the IRA's Restaurant Rundown monthly newsletter featuring the latest Ass...
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Register for RRF Application Friday Morning, Applications Live Monday, May 3 » The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help employers and emp...
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