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Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Meet the Winners of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy » Discover the results of the Regional Finals as they happen.
Thursday, December 12, 2024 Chicago Restaurant Week, Liquor Tax Update, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on Chicago Restaurant Week, liquor tax update, and more.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 WBBM: Chicago Restaurant Week » Click here to listen to the WBBM news story on "Chicago Restaurant Week".
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Report: Deportations could shutter restaurants across the US » Click here to read the WWJ Newsradio 950 story on "Report: Deportations could shutter restaurants across the US".
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Axios Chicago: Deportations could starve local food industry » Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios Click here to read the Axios Chicago news story on "Deportations could starve local f...
Thursday, December 5, 2024 Take the Chicago Tip Credit Elimination Survey, Annual Meeting, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on the Chicago Tip Credit Elimination Survey, annual meeting, and more.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 November Restaurant Rundown » Click here to read the IRA's November Restaurant Rundown featuring legislative updates, upcoming events, and more.
Thursday, November 21, 2024 ABC 7: Chicago businesses oppose Mayor Johnson's proposed liquor tax hike in budget plan » Click here to watch the ABC 7 news story on "Chicago businesses oppose Mayor Johnson's proposed liquor tax hike in budget...
Thursday, November 21, 2024 Chicago Alcohol Tax Coalition Press Conference, 2025 James Beard Award Nominations, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on the Chicago Alcohol Tax Coalition press conference, 2025 James Beard Award no...
Monday, November 18, 2024 NBC 5: Trump deportation plans spark fierce reactions from critics » Click here to watch the NBC 5 news story on "Trump deportation plans spark fierce reactions from critics".
Friday, November 15, 2024 CBS: Possible Chicago liquor tax hike would be a disaster for business, hospitality industry says » Click here to watch the CBS news story on "Possible Chicago liquor tax hike would be a disaster for business, hospitality...
Thursday, November 14, 2024 Tech Tour Next Wednesday, 2025 Culinary Forecast, and More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on the Tech Tour next Wednesday, 2025 Culinary Forecast, and more.
Thursday, November 7, 2024 Call to Action: Stop the Alcohol Tax Increase » Click here to read the IRA's Action Alert on how to contact your alderperson about the alcohol tax increase.
Thursday, November 7, 2024 Tell Your Alder to VOTE NO on a Liquor Tax Increase, Election Recap, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on telling your alder to VOTE NO on a liquor tax increase, election recaps, and...
Thursday, October 31, 2024 October Restaurant Rundown » Click here to read the IRA's October Restaurant Rundown featuring legislative updates, upcoming events, and more.
Thursday, October 24, 2024 Board Meeting Recap, MA Governor Opposes Elimination of Tip Credit, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on the board meeting recap, MA governor opposes elimination of tip credit, and m...
Thursday, October 17, 2024 Support the Credit Card Competition Act, 2025 Business Conditions Survey, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on supporting the Credit Card Competition Act, 2025 Business Conditions Survey,...
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Bringing Clarity to Health Care Options and Costs: Surest from UnitedHealthcare » By showing people what they’ll pay upfront, a new health plan disrupts the status quo and promotes high-value care .
Monday, October 14, 2024 Crain's Chicago Business: Restaurants come out in favor of IL changes to credit card swipe fees » Click here to read the Crain's Chicago Business news story on "Restaurants come out in favor of Illinois changes to credi...
Thursday, October 10, 2024 Update on Swipe Fee Law Challenge, Rising Costs of Running a Restaurant, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on a swipe fee law challenge, rising costs of running a restaurant, and more.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Crain's Chicago Business: A fashionable feast: Highlights from Chicago Gourmet 2024 » Click here to read the Crain's Chicago Business news story on "A fashionable feast: Highlights from Chicago Gourmet 2024".
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 WGN 9: Eden wins judges’ award for best burger at Chicago Gourmet’s Hamburger Hop » Click here to watch the WGN 9 news story on "Eden wins judges’ award for best burger at Chicago Gourmet’s Hamburger Hop".
Thursday, October 3, 2024 September Restaurant Rundown » Click here to read the IRA's September Restaurant Rundown featuring legislative updates, upcoming events, and more.
Thursday, October 3, 2024 Eater: Chicago Gourmet's new normal » Click here to read the Eater news story on "Chicago Gourmet's new normal".
Thursday, October 3, 2024 Chicago Star: Chicago Gourmet Grand Cru sparkles & introduces new Latin restaurant Toro » Click here to read the Chicago Star news story on "Chicago Gourmet Grand Cru sparkles & introduces new Latin restaura...
Monday, September 30, 2024 Eater: Avondale and Irving Park restaurants win titles for Chicago’s best burgers » Click here to read the Eater news story on "Avondale and Irving Park restaurants win titles for Chicago’s best burgers".
Saturday, September 28, 2024 Chicago Star Media: Chicago Gourmet's Hamburger Hop a sizzlin' success » Click here to read the Chicago Star Media news story on "Chicago Gourmet's Hamburger Hop a sizzlin' success".
Friday, September 27, 2024 FOX 32: Chicago Gourmet 2024 kicks off Friday » Click here to watch the FOX 32 news story on "Chicago Gourmet 2024 kicks off Friday".
Thursday, September 26, 2024 Chicago Gourmet Is in Full Swing, Place Your Silent Auction Bids, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on Chicago Gourmet being in full swing, placing your silent auction bids, and more.
Thursday, September 26, 2024 FOX 32: Treat your tastebuds to Chicago Gourmet this weekend » Click here to watch the FOX 32 news story on "Treat your tastebuds to Chicago Gourmet this weekend".
Thursday, September 26, 2024 WGN 9: Rise & Shine Gourmet: A decadent brunch on the Harris Theater Rooftop » Click here to watch the WGN 9 news story on "RIse & Shine Gourmet: A decadent brunch on the Harris Theater Rooftop".
Thursday, September 26, 2024 NBC 5: Marina's Bistro and Rum to shine as first Puerto Rican restaurant at CG's Grand Cru » Click here to watch the NBC 5 news story on "Marina's Bistro and Rum to shine as first Puerto Rican restaurant at Chicago...
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 WGN 9: Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells shares recipe from his new cookbook ahead of Rise & Shine » Click here to watch the WGN 9 news story on "Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells shares recipe from his new cookbook ahead of Ri...
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 WGN 9: House of Gourmet Italian Dinner » Click here to watch the WGN 9 news story on "House of Gourmet Italian Dinner".
Thursday, September 19, 2024 Chicago Gourmet Kicks Off This Weekend, Silent Auction Is Open, & More » Click here to read the IRA's latest news on Chicago Gourmet kicking off this weekend, the silent auction, and more.
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