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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".
Saturday, September 27, 2025 V103: What's happening this weekend - Festivals, live music, rodeo & gourmet food » Click here to read the V103 news story on "What's happening this weekend: Festivals, live music, rodeo & gourmet food".
Friday, September 26, 2025 WGN 9: Rise & Shine Gourmet Brunch with Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells » Click here to watch the WGN 9 news story on "Rise & Shine Gourmet Brunch with Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells".
Thursday, September 25, 2025 Chicago Star: Four seasons of fun - Embracing Chicago’s lakefront this fall » Click here to read the Chicago Star news story on "Four seasons of fun: Embracing Chicago’s lakefront this fall".
Thursday, September 25, 2025 NBC 5: Things to do in and around Chicago this weekend - Sept. 26-28 » Click here to watch the NBC 5 news story on "Things to do in and around Chicago this weekend: Sept. 26-28".
Thursday, September 25, 2025 September Restaurant Rundown » Click here to read the IRA's latest Restaurant Rundown featuring legislative updates, upcoming events, and more.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 NBC 5: Chicago Today - Boonie's Hamburgers » Click here to watch the NBC 5 news story on "Chicago Today: Boonie's Hamburgers".
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 FOX 32: Things to do in Chicago this weekend — Hubbard Haus Oktoberfest, Driehaus Fall Market & more » Click here to read the FOX 32 news story on "Things to do in Chicago this weekend — Hubbard Haus Oktoberfest, Driehaus Fa...
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 NBC 5: Chicago Today - Peaches Restaurant » Click here to watch the NBC 5 news story on "Chicago Today: Peaches Restaurant".
Monday, September 22, 2025 Chicago Sun-Times: City Council member proposes lifting Chicago's ban on dogs in restaurants » Click here to read the Chicago Sun-Times news story on "City Council member proposes lifting Chicago's ban on dogs in res...
Monday, September 22, 2025 NBC 5: Chicago Today - Sun Wah BBQ » Click here to watch the NBC 5 news story on "Chicago Today: Sun Wah BBQ".
Sunday, September 21, 2025 SAVOR with Andrew: SAVORY news - Chicago Gourmet, Atelier's sneak peek and a 'Law & Order' pop-up » Click here to read the SAVOR with Andrew news story on "SAVORY news: Chicago Gourmet, Atelier's sneak peek and a 'Law &am...
Thursday, September 18, 2025 Chicago Gourmet Auction Is Open, Video Gaming Updates, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on the Chicago Gourmet auction, video gaming updates, and more.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Axios Chicago: Chicago business community at center of Trump's troop plans » Click here to read the Axios Chicago news story on "Chicago business community at center of Trump's troop plans".
Monday, September 15, 2025 Crain's Chicago Business: The national buzz around Chicago's food brands is colliding with reality » Click here to read the Crain's Chicago Business article on "The national buzz around Chicago's food brands is colliding w...
Monday, September 15, 2025 FOX 32: Chicago Gourmet’s Hamburger Hop brings top chefs together for the ultimate burger showdown » Click here to watch the FOX 32 news story on "Chicago Gourmet’s Hamburger Hop brings top chefs together for the ultimate...
Monday, September 15, 2025 WGN 9: Sam Toia with Chicago Gourmet preview » Click here to watch the WGN 9 news story on "Sam Toia with Chicago Gourmet preview".
Monday, September 15, 2025 MSN: Best September foodie destinations in the US » Click here to read the MSN news story on "Best September foodie destinations in the US".
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