With the aim to promote local beers, that mostly are brewed in the neighborhoods, the Craft Brewers Guild has decided to host a week and a half dedicated to different beers, foods, and events that are totally focusing on the art of beer making and beer drinking of course. Tastings, tappings, special beer events are held at many locations all over the city. Over 400 venues and about 75 breweries are participating in the Illinois Craft Beer Week (formerly Chicago Craft Beer Week).