Chicago Hospitality

Hospitality Business Association of Chicago(HBAC)is a non-profit trade group for Chicago hospitality businesses. Formerly the Chicago Hospitality Association

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

The annual @ChicagoBACP St Patrick's Day Best Practices flyer is out for 2026. Please review with your staff ahead of this weekend and keep a copy on site for their reference.

Download their flyer here: https://t.co/ODvTCwUqIc

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

A snowy Friday ahead of the slowest month of the bar and tavern year is a PERFECT time for bartenders and servers to make sure their alcohol server certification is current AND to see if @ILTreasurer has any unclaimed funds waiting for you! https://t.co/h7Q3dQcAVF

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

BREAKING: @ILLiquorControl announces they are switching to a new platform for license applications & renewals filings on Feb 11th, 2026.

You will no longer be able to renew in MyTax. If you have a winter renewal date, consider renewing before the switch. https://t.co/CBh4W6cfZ2

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

The Chicago Police Department has issued the following alert regarding a surge in smash and grab commercial (small business) burglaries to start 2026.

Leave cash drawers open.
Secure ATMs far from entrances.
Check your burglar alarms are fully functional.

h/t @ChicagoCAPS18

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

New Chicago hemp ban would allow liquor licensed Chicago businesses to sell many hemp and THC beverages provided those sales follow many of the same requirements imposed on the sale of alcohol.

BUT CHECK WITH YOUR LIABILITY INSURER IF THEY INCLUDE COVERAGE FOR THESE PRODUCTS!

[FOX 32 News @fox32news]

The Chicago City Council is set to consider a proposed ban on some sales of hemp products at its meeting on Wednesday. https://t.co/e0Lp4KuTv1

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

The dead (for bar business) of winter is a great time to make sure your staff's State of Illinois required Alcohol Server and Food Handler trainings are up to date.

Alcohol Server certifications expire every THREE YEARS.

Need to re-certify? Just $10.95! https://t.co/aBMGSq10VO

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

PSA: The new Chicago 1.5% sales tax on to go alcohol purchases at grocery, liquor, & convenience stores (adopted in the City's 2026 budget) has been postponed to March 1st, 2026.

HBAC thanks Alderman Nugent, Alderman @mattoshea19 and @ChicagoBACP for the delayed implementation.

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

The Hospitality Association is available all weekend for any media interview requests on potential City Council repeal of just approved video gaming in Chicago bars or the new alcohol tax changes.

Contact Info @ HBAChicago dot org or 312-494-5880 (voice) for interview requests.

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

Upon information and belief Mayor Johnson and City Council allies on Monday will try to modify/repeal the just passed legalization of State licensed Video Gaming in Chicago bars and the just passed changes to City alcohol taxes.

Contact your Alderperson TODAY for more info.

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

The Chicago coalition opposing the proposed 29% increase in City sales tax on beer, wine, and spirits sold at grocery stores, corner stores, and liquor stores is pleased to share that @ChicagolandCmbr has joined the coalition letter of opposing a new tax: https://t.co/gAX1IjJmrF

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

The annual Bar and Restaurant Expo aka #BRExpo fka the Nightclub and Bar Show returns to Las Vegas March 22-25th, 2026 and some of their best ever speakers are returning to present exceptional seminars for new and veteran hospitality owners & managers.

https://t.co/lF40mRQYOK

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

Take action to protect your preferred American Pinot Noir! Visit https://t.co/2EgHMK8p3U to oppose a proposed 29% City Hall sales tax increase on your favorite adult beverages! https://t.co/naIhSvuj0G

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

Take action! Visit https://t.co/qwtl5DeGAi to oppose a proposed 29% City Hall sales tax increase on your favorite adult beverages! https://t.co/qKYlUmZF70

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

Take action! Visit https://t.co/qwtl5DeGAi to oppose a proposed 29% City Hall sales tax increase on your favorite adult beverages! https://t.co/jFVsrSXISz

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

Take action! Visit https://t.co/qwtl5DeGAi to oppose a proposed 29% City Hall sales tax increase on your favorite adult beverages! https://t.co/naIhSvuj0G

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

Take action! Visit https://t.co/qwtl5DeGAi to oppose a proposed 29% City Hall sales tax increase on your favorite adult beverages! https://t.co/jFVsrSXISz

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

A slim majority of Chicago City Council is backing a new 3% city sales tax on beer, wine, and spirits at grocery stores, liquor stores, and corner stores.

This is the kind of bad tax idea that can spread to bars & restaurants so please contact your Alder: https://t.co/k3HWkT3OT2

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

The annual Bar and Restaurant Expo aka #BRExpo fka the Nightclub and Bar Show returns to Las Vegas March 22-25th, 2026 and some of their best ever speakers are returning to present exceptional seminars for new and veteran hospitality owners & managers.

https://t.co/lF40mRQYOK

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

The Hospitality Business Association of Chicago joins the
@DistilledSpirit
@IlliniRestAssoc
our state's adult beverage distributors
and others in opposing City Hall's newly proposed near DOUBLING of local beer, wine, and spirits taxes. h/t @ShiaKapos

https://t.co/fAogALh06F

[Chicago Hospitality @HBAChicago]

ICYMI our Director Pat Doerr appeared on @wttw's "Chicago Tonight" earlier this month opposing City Hall's proposed new job killing $21 per employee per month employment tax. HBAC supports growing good jobs for Chicagoans in hospitality & other sectors. https://t.co/Rg9WgCDXEe