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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Concierge Preferred: Chicago Gourmet 2024: A stylish culinary experience »
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
NWI Times: Food Bites: Popular event Chicago Gourmet set to begin this weekend »
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
FOX 32: Soul and Smoke participating in Rise & Shine Gourmet »
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
CBS: Chefs to compete in Chicago Gourmet pickleball tournament »
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Monday, September 16, 2024
NBC 5: Midwest flavor meets Chicago at TriBecca's sandwich shop »
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Friday, September 13, 2024
WGN Radio: Chicago Gourmet 2024 is coming soon! »
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Last Day to Apply for Good Food Fund Grant, Tip Credit Editorial, & More »
Click here to read the IRA's latest news on the last day to apply for the Good Food Fund Grant, tip credit editorial, and...
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
FOX 32: Chicago Gourmet: Top chefs battle for best burger at the Hamburger Hop »
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
WGN 9: Lexington Betty Smokehouse at Chicago Gourmet Festival »
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Monday, September 9, 2024
WGN 9: Chicago Gourmet Festival: Fashion, Plated »
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Friday, September 6, 2024
ABC 7: Food options at this year's Taste of Chicago »
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Friday, September 6, 2024
WGN 9: 2024 Taste of Chicago kicks off: What to know »
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Friday, September 6, 2024
CBS: Taste of Chicago kicks off in Grant Park »
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Thursday, September 5, 2024
Peoria Journal Star: End of tip credit would harm local businesses, Peoria restaurateur says »
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Thursday, September 5, 2024
Mayor Johnson Opens Bid for O'Hare Concessions & More »
Click here to read the IRA's latest news on Mayor Johnson opening bid for O'Hare concessions and more.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
FOX 32: Chicago Gourmet Food and Wine Festival happening this month »
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Wednesday, September 4, 2024
WGN 9: Chicago Gourmet Festival »
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Sunday, September 1, 2024
Modern Luxury: Agenda »
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Thursday, August 29, 2024
WGN 9: Lunchbreak: Smoked Chicken Sandwich »
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Thursday, August 29, 2024
August Restaurant Rundown »
Click here to read the IRA's August Restaurant Rundown featuring legislative updates, IRA news, upcoming events, and more.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Crain's: Was the DNC a boon for restaurants? Yes and no. »
Click here to read the Crain's Chicago Business news story on "Was the DNC a boon for restaurants? Yes and no."
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Modern Luxury: 6 can't-miss September events in Chicago »
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Thursday, August 22, 2024
FTC Non-Compete Rule Update, IRA Event Recaps, & More »
Click here to read the IRA's latest news on the FTC Non-Compete Rule update, IRA event recaps, and more.
Thursday, August 22, 2024
WGN 9: Lunchbreak: Tiramisu »
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Thursday, August 22, 2024
Food & Beverage Magazine: Empowering tomorrow’s food leaders: ProStart® summer camp »
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Sunday, August 18, 2024
Chicago Tribune: All eyes will be on Chicago this week. Can the DNC help reverse the city’s national »
Click here to read the Chicago Tribune story on "All eyes will be on Chicago this week. Can the DNC help reverse the city...
Thursday, August 15, 2024
DNC Next Week, Roundtable Recap, & More »
Click here to read the IRA's latest news on the DNC next week, roundtable recap, and more.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Calling All New, Emerging, and Student Chefs »
Click here to read about the BMW Ultimate Creator Challenge.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
WGN 9: Lunchbreak: Pambazo Rolls »
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Thursday, August 8, 2024
Annual Golf Classic Recap, Senate Fails to Pass Tax Relief, & More »
Click here to read the IRA's latest news on the recap of the Annual Golf Classic, the Senate fails to pass tax relief, an...
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Chicago Tribune: Chicago business owners unsure if they'll see DNC business boost »
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
WGN 9: Midday Fix: Heirloom Tomato Tart »
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Thursday, August 1, 2024
Annual Golf Classic Next Week, Hospitality Industry Roundtable, & More »
Click here to read the IRA's latest news on the Annual Golf Classic next week, Hospitality Industry Roundtable, and more.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
WGN 9: Midday Fix: Details on Chefs Get Pickled »
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Lunchbreak: Ensalada de Nopales »
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