The National Labor Relations Board says an illegal arrangement by five southeastern Michigan beer distributors has resulted in back pay for Teamsters members totaling $41 million. About 2,000 workers will share in the award

Thieves stole grape vines from the University of Minnesota's Horticulture Research Center in Victoria.

The Wisconsin Grape Growers will get $35,000 to teach wine-makers and others about popular varieties of grapes.

new state law that allows margaritas, merlots and other wines and liquor to be sold two hours earlier on Sundays at thousands of Ohio businesses

The vintage: Now, we know why Michigan wineries have built their reputations on white wines, especially Riesling. It's the weather, and the first days of October are shaping up like a typical Michigan fall: cloudy, cool and rainy.

What had been shaping up as a battle between two Chicago family-owned liquor chains came to a quiet end Thursday when Binny's Beverage Depot agreed to buy rival liquor retailer Sam's Wines and Spirits for an undisclosed sum, the Chicago Tribune has learned.

Now, we know why Michigan wineries have built their reputations on white wines

So far, customers haven't been happy. They've been complaining."

A new state liquor tax hike has provided a convenient launching pad for a big round of wholesale price hikes on wine and spirits that is likely to soon make drinking a far more expensive pastime in Illinois.

The waning weeks of summer were a blessing to area grape growers, but the crop isn't off the vine yet.

"We'll be later to harvest. Then we run into the frost risk. Then heavy rains and wind. And if you get hail, it's done."

Package liquor store owners said they are in a fight for their own survival Tuesday after a Montgomery County Republican told a state committee he will try to change liquor laws to allow carryout alcohol sales on Sundays in Indiana

WineMcGee.com today released the beta version of its website, designed to help users find BYOB restaurants, wine tastings, wineries, and wine retailers in Chicago and the suburbs. The website provides a localized experience based on zip code, so each user can focus on what's happening in their neighborhood or near their office.

This summer has been a mixed blessing for the area's wineries; not warm enough for growing grapes, but just right for attracting people who like them.

An old time wine maker opens up a new winery in Southwestern Michigan. It's called Founders Wine Cellar and it's founded by Leonard Olson. Olson hopes to help the region expand its wine reputation to attract more tourist and business

Customers at Lonnie's Liquor have been buying more beer and liquor than usual lately, and that is likely because of a tax hike rather than a party.

The Illinois Licensed Beverage Association estimates drinkers could see increases from 25 cents to 50 cents per drink as a result of the tax increase

Illinois taxes on everyday items like shampoo, candy, and alcohol are going up Tuesday, September 1. Now is a good time to stock up on Pantene, peanut butter cups and pinot grigio.

Blue Sky Vineyard has one of the most impressive tasting rooms on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.

The region's harsh winters hardly bring to mind a sublime cabernet or a bright pinot grigio. Yet winemakers there say their vintages deserve respect, so 60 commercial wineries from 16 states sent in more than 300 entries for the first International Cold Climate Wine Competition.