The ILLBA Roundup

Monday February 17, 2025

Upcoming Events

Join us Tomorrow!

Coffee With The ILLBA (virtual)

Tuesday February 18, 10am CT

Topic: Using AI to boost your recruiting strategy

Looking to hire staff in 2025? Learn ways to optimize and simplify the hiring tasks by incorporating AI into your strategy.

Our discussion will be led by ILLBA vendor member Jodie Lethgo of Career Driver.

At the conclusion of the session, we will provide industry updates and a brief roundtable discussion. Ask the board anything!

City of Chicago Updates

Webinars and Workshops

Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection’s

FREE business education webinars .Click here for the schedule

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Compliments? Complaints, Incidents?

Report it!

Non Emergency - call 311

Emergency numbers

O'Hare 773-894-9111

Midway 773-838-9111

Incident Report - issues, complaints and compliments

Click here for incident report

If you witness an incident, do not confront the individual(s) for safety reasons. The CDA encourages you to use one of the above ways to inform authorities.

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CITY OF CHICAGO OFFICE CLOSINGS

Monday February 17, 2025

(in observance of Washington's Birthday)

Monday, March 12, 2025

(in observance of Pulaski Day

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Welcome Chris Smith to the

ILLBA Board of Directors

It is with both sadness and gratitude that we announce the recent resignation of Beth Cox, owner of Cox Livery Service. We thank Beth for her 9 years of service, support and commitment to the board and our members.

ILLBA is pleased to welcome Chris Smith of The Transportation Consultants, who will serve out remainder of the term through the summer of 2026.

Reminder: Speed Limit Alert - O'Hare Airport

Please share with chauffeurs and staff

City of Chicago Events and Traffic Restrictions

Wrigley Field Transportation Restrictions Maps 2024 - click here

Soldier Field Transportation Bears Game Restrictions Map 2025 - click here

Transportation Restrictions for Bally's Temporary Casino 2024 - click here

Uptown Entertainment District Transportation Restrictions Eff 12/22/23 - click here

Continued Closure Of Canal St. At Union Station Phase II Updates - click here

McCormick Place Events Calendar

Stay up to date on traffic and road closures by downloading and using the Chicago OEMC App: Chicago.gov/OEMC

News You Can Use

Airlines Warn Compensation for Flight Delays Could Lead to Higher Airfare Prices

A major airline trade organization is urging the Trump administration to put an end to a federal review that could require airlines to compensate passengers in cash for lengthy flight delays.

According to Business Insider, Airlines for America (A4A), which represents 10 carriers—including such industry giants as Delta, American and United—sent a letter to the Department of Transportation (DOT) on Monday calling for the review to be dropped.

Cold Weather Driving Tips from AAA

Keep a bundle of cold-weather gear in your car, such as extra food and water, warm clothing, a flashlight, a glass scraper, blankets, medications, and more.
Make certain your tires are properly inflated and have plenty of tread.
Keep at least half a tank of fuel in your vehicle at all times.
Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage.

Click here to find more winter driving tips.

Save the Date - 2025 NLA Day on the Hill

The 2025 Day on the Hill event will taking place on April 28-29, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Educational sessions will take place on Monday, April 28th with the Hill visits on Tuesday, April 29th.

Each year, NLA members head to Washington D.C. to meet with their elected representatives in efforts to educate them on the current issues and concerns facing our industry.

More details will be coming soon!

“Confidence is going after Moby Dick in a rowboat and taking the tartar sauce with you.”

-Zig Ziglar