Source: NBC Chicago By James Neveau March 22, 2023 A northern Illinois lawmaker has proposed legislation that would lower the state’s minimum drinking age The bill, proposed by Freeport Rep. John Cabello, was introduced on Friday in the state legislature. HB 4021 would lower the state’s legal drinking age to 18 by amending the Liquor…
March 23, 2023 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced $175 million in Back to Business Grants available for sectors hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically, restaurants, hotels, and creative arts organizations. Applications are open for eligible businesses from April 5, 2023 –…
WAND: “You may go to the grocery store or a gas station to buy Smirnoff Ice and Mike’s Hard Lemonade for a party or holiday weekend. An Illinois House Democrat is trying to prevent young people from purchasing “alcopop,” or fruit flavored malt drinks containing 4-6% alcohol. Rep. Curtis Tarver II (D-Chicago) said Wednesday that…
A new industry study found that 60 percent of cannabis users have cut back on alcohol consumption in the last 20 years.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2023 BETHESDA, MD – American Beverage Licensees (ABL) announced today that it will hold the 2023 ABL Annual Meeting in St. Louis,…
As the diabetes drug gains more attention, a surprising side effect has emerged. Source: New York Times February 26, 2023 At what Eva Monsen calls the height of her drinking – during the long slog of the coronavirus pandemic – she drained around half a bottle of wine each day. Ms. Monsen, 46, wasn’t a…
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America announces Ed Callison Jr. as the 2023 Lifetime Leadership Award (Posthumous) Source: WSWA February 23, 2023 Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) today announced that Ed Callison, Jr. will posthumously receive the 2023 Lifetime Leadership Award at Access LIVE in April. The WSWA Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes industry…
Source: https://www.q13fox.com/ January 23, 2023 The number of deadly traffic crashes in Washington soared to a level not seen since 1990, according to Washington Traffic Safety Commission. Preliminary reports show 745 people were killed on the roads in 2022. WTSC said more than half of the deadly crashes involved impairment from drugs and alcohol. “Our…
The National Restaurant Association uses mandatory $15 food-safety classes to turn waiters and cooks into unwitting funders of its battle against minimum wage increases. By David A. Fahrenthold and Talmon Joseph Smith Jan. 17, 2023 Updated 3:48 p.m. ET WASHINGTON — For many cooks, waiters and bartenders, it is an annoying entrance fee to the food-service business: Before starting…
The Illinois Licensed Beverage Association (ILBA) continues to fight for our industry. I) The 102nd General Assembly concluded the “Lame Duck” session. Below find laws and changes effective January 1, 2023. The ILBA was vehemently opposed to all of the below 2023 changes. A) SB208 – Paid Leave for All Workers Act: 1)All employers will…