Archive for July 2024

Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks Owners Make $7 Billion Real Estate Bet Back to Blog July 24, 2024 Cathy Sagle Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/ July 24, 2024 The families behind two of Chicago’s most storied sports teams are joining forces for a $7 billion real estate development around the United Center, the arena that will host next month’s Democratic…

Repeat liquor thefts plague Chicago restaurants as owners look for answers Back to Blog July 9, 2024 Cathy Sagle Source: https://wgntv.com/ July 5, 2024 Chicago restaurant owners are caught in another struggle. First, it was surviving the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, it’s a rash of repeat break-in’s around the city. “Every restaurant owner thinks, ‘When’s it…

ILBA Executive Director Announces Retirement Back to Blog July 9, 2024 Cathy Sagle “Illinois Licensed Beverage Association Announces the Retirement of Executive Director Dr. Daniel D. Clausner” Dr. Daniel D. Clausner, Executive Director of the Illinois Licensed Beverage Association, will retire September 30, 2024 after 40 plus years in the Adult Beverage Industry.  Dan was…

ILLINOIS VIDEO GAMING BRINGS IN $428M IN 2024, SO FAR Back to Blog July 3, 2024 Cathy Sagle Video gaming has already brought in nearly $428 million for the state this year, but getting even more out of it is pivotal to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s record-setting $53.1 billion budget that started July 1. Illinois’ video gaming tax…

Clock has started on 5-year plan that’ll raise wages for Chicago’s tipped workers Back to Blog July 1, 2024 Cathy Sagle Starting Monday, the tipped minimum wage is increasing from $9.48 per hour to $11.02. Wages for tipped workers will rise annually until 2028, to reach parity with the city’s standard minimum wage. By  Amy Yee…