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City Council of Chicago passes cocktails-to-go

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 17^th. Naperville which has […]

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 […]

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.

Denial of petition for rehearing

Julia Momose, founder of Cocktails For Hope, will be on TV again discussing our movement to get cocktails-to-go for Illinois restaurants and bars.

Here is the upcoming schedule:

Tuesday, May 12- Julia Momose/Cocktails For Hope on WCIU The Jam’s Facebook Live at 11 am
Wednesday, May 13- Julia/Cocktails For Hope on Fox Good Day Chicago at 9:40 […]

I had a great interview with Kate Chappell from NBC News Chicago on Cocktails-For-Hope which should air at 5:00 pm tonight.

Cocktails-For-Hope is a positive movement to help the hospitality industry during this difficult time. We want for bars and restaurants to be able to sell cocktails for pickup and delivery.

We look forward to working […]

For the second time yesterday, Cocktails For Hope was on TV discussing our movement.

An amazing job by Julia Momose talking about our cause.

She provided a great explanation of our movement and why it is necessary to the survival of the hospitality industry, this is a must watch!

Also, we need your support, contact your […]

Cocktails for Hope is gaining momentum, we have been on radio, major newspapers, and now on TV. Our message is getting out there and it is time for Governor Pritzker to make a change to allow restaurants to survive.

We need everyone to get activated and behind us, this is a winning cause. And any winning […]