Illinois wine industry pushes to change Prohibition-era distribution law – Chicago Tribune*

The Illinois industry is more robust than many people realize, with 139 wineries, 53 vineyards and two homegrown viticultural areas. “We make really good wine in the state of Illinois, and we’re not allowed to self-distribute a single gallon,” said winemaker Andreas Basso.

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