ILBA INFORMATIONAL UPDATE MARCH 31, 2020 COVID 19 Disruption Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Governor Pritzker has extended the COVID19 Closure Executive Order: Today Governor Pritzker extended the social distancing order and closure of unessential businesses until April 30, 2020. Small Business Grants for Bars and Restaurants – deadline Wednesday April 1, 2020: Links for…
March 31, 2020 Regarding: ILBA May 2020 National Tavern Month Raffle Due to the unprecedented COVID 19 disruption, the ILBA May 2020 National Tavern Month Raffle, license #2020-00003 – effective March 31, 2020 is: CANCELLED 1) Stop all raffle ticket sales for the ILBA, May 2020 National Tavern Month Raffle. 2) Gather and collect all…
ILBA INFORMATION UPDATE MARCH 30, 2020 COVID 19 Disruption Monday, March 30, 2020 Illinois Liquor Control Commission: Dispelling of Rumor: Today the ILCC issued a statement regarding alcohol sales in Illinois. “Alcohol sales will continue throughout (and beyond) the Governor’s Emergency Declaration”. Chima Enyia, Executive Director, Illinois Liquor Control Commission. Stay-At-Home Timeline: President…
ILBA INFORMATION UPDATE MARCH 27, 2020 COVID 19 Disruption Friday, March 27, 2020 Revision, as of 3/26/2020 – State clarifies: No Golf State officials have reversed their decision and now prohibit golf courses from opening. Golf course maintenance is permitted, along with carry-out food service. Rep. Meier: Bars, Restaurants, and Hotels Impacted by…
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ILBA INFORMATION UPDATE COVID 19 Disruption Thursday, March 26, 2020 Revision, as of 3/24/2020 – Golf Courses can be Open: Subject to the following conditions as determined by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. If a golf course opens, the clubhouse must remain closed, it may not provide food or beverage service, including…
ILBA INFORMATION UPDATE COVID 19 Disruption Wednesday, March 25, 2020 More Than $90 Million In Emergency Assistance Available for Small Businesses On March 25, Gov. Pritzker announced a new package of emergency assistance programs for small businesses. Illinois businesses will be able to apply to these programs on the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity…
ILBA INFORMATION UPDATE COVID 19 Disruption Tuesday, March 24, 2020 1) Federal Updates: Federal Relief Legislation – The Senate has voted twice – Sunday and Monday – to advance COVID-19 relief legislation but has failed secure enough votes to proceed. As negotiations continue in the Senate, House Democrats have released their own $2.5 trillion counteroffer. …
Illinois Licensed Beverage Association Members, We are a few days into the stay-at-home Executive Order announced at the close of last week, and yet each passing day brings more unwelcome news: the number of Coronavirus cases in the state and country continues to rise. Our society’s main weapon against the virus at this time–social distancing–is…
ILBA INFORMATION UPDATE COVID 19 Disruption Friday, March 20, 2020 I) EXECUTIVE ORDER: GOVERNOR J.B. PRITZKER issued today a “stay-at-home” Executive Order A stay-at-home Executive Order is effective Saturday night, 3/21/2020 beginning at 5pm and continues through midnight Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Essential services such as, medical facilities/services, grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, banks, plumbers,…