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Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks Owners Make $7 Billion Real Estate Bet
Back to Blog 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…
Read MoreRepeat liquor thefts plague Chicago restaurants as owners look for answers
Back to Blog 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 my…
Read MoreILBA Executive Director Announces Retirement
Back to Blog “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…
Read MoreILLINOIS VIDEO GAMING BRINGS IN $428M IN 2024, SO FAR
Back to Blog 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…
Read MoreClock has started on 5-year plan that’ll raise wages for Chicago’s tipped workers
Back to Blog 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   Jul 1, 2024,…
Read MoreJudge’s Statement Supports Merchants in Swipe Fee Case
Back to Blog Dismisses card companies’ argument that the merchants lacked standing as direct purchasers of card services. By Greg Lindenberg on Jun. 14, 2024 Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. have lost a bid to stop litigation brought by merchants accusing the…
Read MoreIllinois’ landmark credit card fee law prompting strong opposition
Back to Blog By OLIVIA OLANDER | oolander@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune PUBLISHED: June 25, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. | UPDATED: June 26, 2024 at 6:09 a.m. Illinois lawmakers in the closing hours of the General Assembly’s spring session last month became the first in the nation to ban banks…
Read MoreDo Americans Drink Too Much? Alcohol Is Driving a Debate in Washington
Back to Blog Agencies, lobbyists and lawmakers are fighting over alcohol guidelines due to be updated next year CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP/GETTY IMAGES By Kristina Peterson and Julie Wernau June 24, 2024 5:30 am ET A fight is brewing in Washington, D.C., over booze. For…
Read MoreTed Cruz Puts Forth GAME-CHANGING Bill For Service Industry…
Back to Blog By Lisa Pelgin | Sunday, 23 June 2024 04:10 PM In a move that echoes the sentiments of former President Donald Trump, Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz has taken the initiative to introduce a bill aimed at preventing the Internal…
Read MoreLiquor store employee shot and killed over stolen liquor bottle in Chicago suburb
Back to Blog Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/ June 20, 2024 A liquor store employee was shot and killed after confronting two men who stole a bottle of liquor Tuesday afternoon in west suburban Cicero. Cicero police responded to a shooting at Licores…
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