Monday January 15, 2024

Update - ILLBA Member Spotlight Series

Last week, we've had several more operators and vendors express interest in the Spotlight Series! Interviews are underway! We encourage everyone to contact the ILLBA office and schedule an interview!

Look for the first article soon, here in this newsletter as well as on social media!

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What is the ILLBA Spotlight ?

The ILLBA Spotlight is an opportunity for members and vendor/suppliers to introduce themselves and their company to the ILLBA community in a feature article.

Articles will be published in the ILLBA Roundup as well as on social media.

What are the benefits of participating in the ILLBA Spotlight Series ?

• Introducing yourself to the community provides an opportunity for fellow members to learn more about your company and you.
• Provides the opportunity to develop professional and business relationships with members.
• The article can be shared across your networks, giving you more business and professional exposure

Learn more

City of Chicago Events and Traffic Restrictions



Wrigley Field Transportation Restrictions Map 2023 - click here

Soldier Field Transportation Restrictions Map 2023 - click here

Transportation Restrictions for Bally's Temporary Casino Effective Sept. 9 - click here

Uptown Entertainment District Transportation Restrictions Eff Dec 22 - click here

Continued Closure Of Canal St. At Union Station - 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

The NLA Scholarship Program Is Now Open!

The NLA Scholarship Program, organized and funded by the NLA, is designed to enable new operators to attend the CD/NLA Show at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV from March 3-6, 2024. These scholarships provide an unsurpassed business development opportunity for operators who have recently launched their companies and have never attended a CD/NLA event before.

What does the scholarship include?

• One (1) Full Show Pass to the 2024 CD/NLA Show in Las Vegas ($449)
• Four (4) paid nights at host hotel, MGM Grand ($815)
• One (1) year NLA membership if scholarship winner is not currently an NLA member ($395+)
• Networking and education to grow your business (Priceless!)

ILLBA is proud to have several of our members as former scholarship winners!

Click here to learn more, and apply by January 26th.

Hertz Dumping 20,000 EVs Is A Warning To Electric-car Owners Everywhere

• Hertz said expensive repairs helped inform its decision to downsize its EV fleet. 
• The move warns potential EV owners about "hidden" costs. 

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No joke: Feds Banning Humorous Electronic Messages On Highways

It’s no joke. Humorous and quirky messages on electronic signs will soon disappear from highways and freeways across the country.

The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has given states two years to implement all the changes outlined in its new 1,100-page manual released last month, including rules that spells out how signs and other traffic control devices are regulated.

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What Every Small Business Needs To Know About The Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is going into effect on January 1, 2024, impacting millions of small businesses across the U.S.

Knowing the intricacies of this act and its potential impact is essential for small businesses. Otherwise, they may incur criminal or civil penalties for not filing or updating this report.

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Grant And Education Opportunities

If you know of any opportunities in the midwest or nationally, please email the ILLBA office so we can share with members.

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