The way THC operates in the body makes it hard to gauge its impacts, and plenty of drivers think it doesn’t affect them Source: https://www.theguardian.com/ Alex Halperin 22 Jul 2019 Nobody recommends driving while high. But years into legalization, it’s not clear if stoned drivers have become a hazard that demands a response. Even if…
Source: Beer Business Daily July 22, 2019 Both the quick-serve and fine-dining segments posted a 3.1% gain for the past year compared to an average 3.5% gain for the past five years, according to FastCasual.com. But the casual dining restaurant segment – think burgers, wings, and beer – only had a 1.1% gain compared to…
By Scot Bertram | The Center Square Jul 20, 2019 An annual survey has revealed information about drunken driving arrests across Illinois. As the state’s largest city, Chicago had the highest number of DUI arrests last year at nearly 1,900. Rita Kreslin, executive director of the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists, said things have been sliding in…
The liquor commission’s chairman and commissioners — six in total — are appointed to six-year terms by the governor, and require confirmation by the Illinois Senate. By Tina Sfondeles Jul 16, 2019, 4:20pm CDT Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday named Melody Spann Cooper — the owner of Chicago’s only African American owned radio station, WVON-AM — a commissioner…
Source: https://www.riverfronttimes.com/ By Doyle Murphy Jul 10, 2019 Billy Busch, bad boy beer heir and noted middle-school basketball court scrapper, is shutting down his brewing company. The William K. Busch Brewing Company is dissolving, which means the end of its Kräftig and Kräftig Light lagers, the business announced today in a news release. Busch, who…
Legalization includes an exemption to the Smoke-Free Illinois Act ban on indoor smoking, letting cities decide whether to allow on-site use at bars, restaurants, theaters, even new cannabis smoke lounges. Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/ By Tom Schuba Jun 28, 2019 Since 2008, it’s been illegal to smoke indoors at most public places in Illinois. But smoking could…
Source: NPR NINA TOTENBERG June 29, 2019 In a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Wisconsin law that says motorists have given implied consent to having blood drawn. The Supreme Court has ruled that police may, without a warrant, order blood drawn from an unconscious person suspected of driving under the influence of…
Consumers and health advocates are pressing for an update on labels established in 1988 Source: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/ By Mark Huffman 06/27/2019 A coalition of consumer and public health organizations is asking the U.S. government to change warning labels on alcoholic beverages to tell consumers of potential cancer risks. Alcoholic beverages already carry a warning not to…
Source: ABL JUNE 25, 2019 American Beverage Licensees (ABL) is proud to announce the recent promotion of Matt Evans to Director of Communications & Public Relations. In his new role, Evans will direct the association’s strategic communications and work with members, industry stakeholders, the media and members of Congress to highlight the important role played…
ABL Weekly – Issue 389 | July 5, 2019 MEETINGS & EVENTS July 9-10 – ABL Summer Board Meeting | Madison, WI July 29-31 – ECRS Ignite 19 Retail Success Conference | Nashville, TN August 9-11 – TWSRA 2019 Annual Meeting | Gatlinburg, TN August 25-27 – Center for Alcohol Policy 12th Annual Conference | Boston, MA September 9-11 –…