Illinois Bill that legalizes retailer delivery passes both houses

Source: https://irishliquorlawyer.com/ January 13, 2021 Illinois Senate Bill (SB) 54, which would legalize retailer liquor delivery passed both houses. Under present law in Illinois, delivery is controlled by the localities. Numerous situations occurred throughout the years where a local government banned liquor delivery and put its retailers at a disadvantage. These situations influenced SB 54,…

ILBA Informational Update Jan. 18, 2021

ILBA INFORMATIONAL UPDATE January 18, 2021 Illinois Department of Public Health changes resurgence criteria for opening bars and restaurants in various regions. Region 3 (Springfield, Quincy) and Region 5 (Southern Illinois) move back into Phase 4 Region 1 (Rockford), Region 2 (Rock Island, Peoria, Bloomington), Region 6 (Champaign, Decatur, Effingham) move to Tier 1 Regions…

ABL Statement on President-elect Biden’s Coronavirus Economic Plan

ABL Statement on President-elect Biden’s Coronavirus Economic Plan January 15, 2021 BETHESDA, MD – American Beverage Licensees (ABL) Executive Director John Bodnovich issued the following statement regarding President-elect Joe Biden’s announced coronavirus economic plan: “We are encouraged that President-elect Biden understands the need for more federal support of Main Street hospitality businesses and is…