ILLBA

Ring in the New Year with the ILLBA!
2026-01-13 16:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Carlucci Rosemont, 611 N River Road, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
Save the date, and get excited for our third annual in-person gathering at Carlucci Rosemont to ring in 2026! Start the new year on a high note by joining us for an evening of networking, a 3-course Italian meal, prizes, and surprises.
Details and registration coming soon — in the meantime, check out photos from last year’s event.
We look forward to celebrating with you!

(Virtual) Coffee With The ILLBA
2026-01-20 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for the first virtual coffee meeting of 2026!
TOPIC: Your Business Card—A Powerful Marketing ToolOur guest speaker will be ILLBA member Drew Messina, Vice President of Operations at Create‑A‑Card, Inc.
Business cards are a cost-effective marketing tool that can create a strong first impression, serving as a reminder of your business to prospective customers. However, there are a few specific ways to optimize them for maximum impact.
In this session you will learn tips, techniques, and content strategies to make your business cards a professional and effective way to drive engagement.
Members and non members welcome!
There will be a Q&A session followed by industry updates. Contact ILLBA Executive Director Paula DeBiasi with any questions.

IMPORTANT! (Virtual) Coffee With The ILLBA
2026-02-17 10:00 - 11:30
The ILLBA invites you to join us for this very important virtual coffee session — come learn about the updated livery license laws!
Register now to participate for free. You will receive a confirmation email with a URL.
Topic: Updated Livery License Laws effective February 1, 2026
We are pleased to welcome Deputy Commissioner Rupal Bapat of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection to discuss the City of Chicago’s updated livery license laws, which are in effect as of February 1, 2026. This includes the transition to a 2-year license term, vehicle fee updates, and key dates for compliance.
Click here for the BACP industry notice.
We encourage the submission of questions in advance of the meeting. Please email questions to the ILLBA office (info@illba.org) no later than Thursday February 12, 2026, 5pm CT.
Members and non members are welcome to join!
There will be a Q&A session followed by industry updates. Contact ILLBA Executive Director Paula DeBiasi with any inquiries.
