Chicago’s City Council Committee on License and Consumer Protection unanimously passed out of committee a Cocktails to Go Ordinance.
The ordinance is poised to be voted on June 17th, and I don’t see any problem with it passing. An over 2/3rds vote means the […]
Cocktails-To-Go signed into law in Illinois
Governor Pritzker signed cocktails-to-go into law in Illinois. Which would allow bars and restaurants in Illinois to sell cocktails-to-go. Craft brewers are not allowed to sell cocktails-to-go in Illinois.
Chicago says they will delay implementation of cocktails-to-go at least until the City Council meets on June 17th. Naperville which has […]
It was great speaking to Kate Bernot of Good Beer Hunting about advocating for cocktails-to-go legislation.
We had a great movement and a great cause. I am especially grateful to work with Julia Momose and Ian Beacraft.
Advocacy and lobbying can be frustrating and sometime disheartening, but having a great team and representing a great cause […]
I got word that the cocktails-to-go legislation has been sent to Governor Pritzker’s desk. He indicated at a press conference Tuesday that he will sign it once it is presented to him
Illinois Passes Cocktails-To-Go, the Sudden Success of a Great Grass Roots Movement
The Illinois legislature resoundingly passed cocktails-to-go last Saturday. The legislation’s passage represented a great victory for the struggling Illinois hospitality community. And on Tuesday Governor Pritzker said he will sign it when the clerk presents him the bill.
With any legislation passing, especially one […]
Great celebrating our victory and advocating for the Illinois Hospitality Industry today on Fox Chicago’s Good Day Chicago Program.
Getting cocktails-to-go for the struggling hospitality industry and helping them survive is a cause I am dedicated to.
Here is a quote from the interview: “We can’t let these restaurants die off because it will kill a […]
I am scheduled to be on Fox Good Day Chicago tomorrow discussing Cocktails-For-Hope with my teammate Julia Momose.
The Sixth Circuit denied to petition for an en banc rehearing in the Lebamoff v. Whitmer case. This case challenged Michigan’s wine shipping law which allowed in-state retailers to ship to Michigan customers but denied this same privilege to out-of-state customers.
Cocktails-To-Go Bill Passes in Illinois!
The Illinois Legislature passed a bill that would allow the sale of cocktails-to-go, it awaits the governor’s signature to become law. I have been heavily involved in advocating for and drafting this legislation, if you have any questions please contact me at (312) 535-8380 or sean.oleary@olearylpgroup.com.
Here are the particulars of […]
It is a distinct privilege to talk about Cocktails-For-Hope’s campaign to allow bars and restaurants to sell cocktails-to-go for take out or delivery.
I am especially grateful to be mentioned with Julia Momose and Ian Beacraft, the two co-founders of Cocktails-For-Hope and two people I respect very much.
This is a great grass roots effort that […]