ILBA Chapter 51

ILBA Chapter 51 Over 2,500 Illinois retail liquor OUR GOALS
Inspire (lobby) lawmakers to create an optimum business climate for the retail liquor industry.

Organized in 1880, the Illinois Licensed Beverage Association (ILBA) is the oldest business trade association in the country dedicated to promoting and protecting the retail businesses that sell or serve beverage alcohol. The Illinois Licensed Beverage Association is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to maximize the business climate for retail businesses engaged in the sale and servic

e of beverage alcohol products in Illinois; and to educate these businesses on better business practices. This includes working to defeat legislation that is contrary to this goal, and working to pass legislation that achieves this goal. Inspire the executive branch of Illinois government to conduct its regulatory responsibilities with minimal disruption to the functioning of the industry, while upholding the tenets of responsibility in the sale and service of beverage alcohol products. Educate businesses on better business practices, responsible server-seller practices, fiscal propriety, and general responsibility. Serve as ombudsman for member businesses to assist them with questions regarding licensing, questions on dealing with distributors and regulators, improving profit margins, etc. This activity accounts for the bulk of time spent by organization staff. Establish volume-buying agreements for ILBA members to allow proprietors to effectively reduce their cost of doing business. This to be achieved through economies of scale—using the combined purchasing power of ILBA members to negotiate discounts on commonly used services and commodities. Enact regular communication with ILBA members through establishment of the following:
• Website
• Direct mail pieces/e-mails to board members and industry partners to further the mission and goals of the ILBA
• Executive Director reports at regular ILBA Executive Board meetings
Increase membership in the ILBA. Conduct the business of the ILBA in a fashion that maximizes goal achievement, while concurrently maintaining the fiscal propriety of the organization.

04/14/2026

We are having our monthly meeting tonight at The Pit Stop in Beecher City. If interested in hosting a meeting at your establishment this summer please come and request a meeting. Hope to see you tonight at 7pm

02/16/2026

Good Evening,

I have not quite half the tickets turned in as of now. We are exactly 2 weeks out. Please get sold tickets in soon, preferably not waiting until the last 2 days as I will be busy prepping.

01/06/2026

Basset class on January 26th at the hall in Effingham at 7:00 p.m. please register with Vanessa or Alicia.

11/13/2025

Well here you go. Congress passed the federal funding bill. In this bill they redefined h**p and bands all intoxicating h**p derived THC products starting in 2026. This includes Delta 8 Delta 10, THCA, HHC, and similar products will no longer be legal h**p and will be regulated or prohibited as traditional cannabis. In 2026 the states will align their laws and the industry will enter in a transition period. 1 year after enactment Federal full band of a toxicating him products takes effect. The THC products will primarily just be sold through cannabis dispensaries.

11/10/2025

Last call for Basset class for Monday, November 10 at 7 p.m. at The Hall, formerly Effingham KC Hall. We are currently around 50 people. This will be the last class for a couple of months

Please be there

10/30/2025

There is a Bassett class scheduled for November 10th Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Effingham event Center also known as the KC Hall. Please let Alicia or Vanessa know if you have anybody that needs the class.

10/20/2025
Come and see these beautiful ladies at The Slinging Beaver ! It’s Their Grand Opening Today!!
08/16/2025

Come and see these beautiful ladies at The Slinging Beaver ! It’s Their Grand Opening Today!!

Mary Buennemeyer thank you for your 40 years of service to the ILBA. Congratulations on your well deserved retirement. ...
08/13/2025

Mary Buennemeyer thank you for your 40 years of service to the ILBA. Congratulations on your well deserved retirement. Thank you for dedication to such a great organization.

Watch out this might be coming to your community.
06/12/2025

Watch out this might be coming to your community.

04/27/2025

We have a Bassett class today at 1:00 p.m. at village wine

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