Article: GOV. BLAGOJEVICH SIGNS LAW TO HELP ILLINOIS WINERIES CONTINUE TO REACH NEW CUSTOMERS

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission issued the following news release:

Surrounded by distillers and vineyard and winery owners and operators, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today took steps to help Illinois wineries continue to expand. The Governor signed a new law that will allow wine makers to ship wine directly to residents of Illinois who are over the age of 21. House Bill 429, sponsored by State Representative Edward Acevedo (D-Chicago) and State Senator Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago), represents an agreement between Illinois wineries and liquor distributors concerning the direct shipment of wine to consumers.

"Illinois has a vibrant and growing wine industry, which is quickly becoming an ...

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