Monday May 6, 2024

Remember To Vote!

Look for your ballot today

Ballots will be distributed to all eligible members and vendors by email between 10am and 12pm CT.

Voting Requirements

• One ballot will be emailed to your company's ILLBA representative
• Only one ballot will be accepted per member company
• ILLBA dues must be current
• If you do not receive a ballot, contact the ILLBA office

Questions? Contact the ILLBA office or James Jordan, Nominating Committee Chair

Slate of Candidates

Director- 4 Open Seats

Kaya Armagan, Flash Limousine and Bus

Beth Cox, Cox Livery Service

Lynn Kafkes, Galaxy Limousine Service

Tavares Perry, Presidential Limousine

Tracy Raimer, Windy City Limousine and Bus

Chris Smith, The Transportation Consultants

Vendor Director, 1 Open Seat

Jim Luff, Aurora Payments

Lynn Marzullo, Motor Coach Industries

Jay Pearson, Onroute

Voting deadline is Friday May 10th, 6pm CDT

Time is Running Out!

NLA Day On The Hill - Advocating For The Industry

May 14-15th

What's It All About?

The National Limousine Association's Day on the Hill is an annual event where NLA members meet with their elected representatives in Washington, D.C. in an effort to educate them on the issues facing our industry.  

The NLA is honored this year to have Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire) as our guest for our NLA Day on the Hill fundraising luncheon, taking place at Cornerstone Government Affairs on Tuesday, May 14. A long-serving member of the Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Senator Shaheen is currently the committee chair.

Senator Shaheen is a long-time friend of our industry. She stepped up as our champion several years ago ago when the federal Department of Labor announced that they would compel companies such as ours to pay “overtime on gratuities.” Strictly because of her efforts, that crazy idea never came to pass. She has met with an NLA group numerous times during Day on the Hill visits over the years, and during the pandemic, both she and her senior staff made themselves accessible to hear our concerns.

Show Your Industry Support

Even if you are not an NLA member or cannot attend Day on the Hill, the advocacy efforts of the NLA benefit everyone in the industry.

You do not need to be an NLA member to contribute to this fundraiser. Contributions from vendors, members and friends in any amounts are welcome. 

To show your support for Senator Shaheen and our industry, please contribute here:  https://secure.actblue.com/donate/051424nla

All contributions must be in personal funds – company credit cards cannot be used for this purpose.

Illinois representatives Tracy Raimer and Kathy Kahne of Windy City Limousine and Bus, and Day on the Hill Scholarship winners Paula DeBiasi (IL) and Candace Wise (IN) will be in attendance.

Interested in attending Day on the Hill? There is still time! Click here for details; registration closes May 7th.

Questions? Contact the ILLBA Office

City of Chicago Events and Traffic Restrictions



Wrigley Field Transportation Restrictions Maps 2024 - click here

Soldier Field Transportation Restrictions Map 2023 - click here

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

Uptown Entertainment District Transportation Restrictions Eff Dec 22 - click here

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

NEW Clark St.Outdoor Dining Transportation Restrictions 5/15- 10/31 - click here

Nascar Street Race - Grant Park, Chicago July 6-7, 2024 - click here

NEW Democratic National Convention August 19-22, 2024 Community Information Toolkit- 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

Read the May 2, 2024 edition here

Mayor Johnson, Federal Officials Join CDA To Break Ground On $300M Terminal 3 Development

ElevateT3, Financed by $90 Million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Will Upgrade Security Screening, Baggage Claim, and Gate Hold Space in Terminal 3

Mayor Brandon Johnson joined key federal and airline partners today to break ground on the approximately $300 million ElevateT3 project, a massive investment in the airport’s ageing terminal facilities supported by $90 million in grant funding from President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). 

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Here Are The Top Destinations Americans Are Traveling To This Summer

As summer approaches, Americans have their sights set on sun-kissed beach destinations, according to Allianz Partners' Top 10 Summer Travel Destinations survey for 2024.

The study found that international travel will be up 15 percent this summer over last year but domestic trips still make up the majority—68 percent—of summer itinerary bookings.

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“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” 

– Will Rodgers