Illinois Restaurant Association chief calls out uneven enforcement of sidewalk cafe lights rule
The head of the Illinois Restaurant Association says Chicago's uneven enforcement of rules banning strings of sparkling lights for outdoor dining areas is unfair to restaurant owners, who are already struggling.President Sam Toia made the comments following the city's crackdown against one Roscoe Village restaurant’s outdoor lights — even as scores of other restaurants hang them over sidewalks and parkways.Lush Wine & Spirits, 2232 W. Roscoe St., was ordered in March to remove its decorative…
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