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Midlothian · 5.2.5

Amusement Devices

Summary

This section defines amusement devices and outlines regulations for their licensing, including annual fees, decal requirements, and restrictions on transferability. It clarifies exclusions for electronic card game devices and video gaming devices, which are regulated elsewhere.

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clubhouse, clubroom or hall within the village an "amusement device" as defined in subsection (A) of this section. 2.   The exceptions to the above are as follows: (a)   All licensees who have a class A, C, D or E liquor license shall be allowed twenty (20) amusement devices on their premises as long as they are properly licensed and are not gambling devices (video gaming devices or other devices used for gambling). (b)   For the purpose of this section...code or the maximum allowed by state statutes for each offense, and each day that the violation continues shall be regarded as constituting a distinct and separate offense. 3.   Gambling violations may cause the business owner's business and/or liquor license to be suspended and/or revoked. 4.   Illegal devices or devices not properly licensed must be removed within five (5) days of notification to the owner of the business or the village may remove them and charge the owner
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Northlake · 3.3.4.6

Restriction On Number Of Licenses

Summary

This section restricts the number of liquor licenses issued by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner for various classes. It also specifies that no new Class B licenses created after January 1, 2007, can be issued for premises smaller than 10,000 square feet and prohibits the creation of additional Class A or AL licenses after April 20, 2009.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall not issue more than the number of licenses set forth hereinbelow for each class: License Number License Number Class A 0 Class AL 2 Class B 1 Class B-1A 2 Class B-1B 3 Class B-2 5 Class CL 1 Class D 6 Class E 4 Class E-1 2 Class G/RH 1 Class K 0 Class L 0 Class S 0 B.   No Class B license created after January 1, 2007, shall
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Schiller Park · 110.57

Conditions Of Licensed Premises

Summary

This section outlines conditions for licensed premises selling alcohol, focusing on sanitation, separation from residential areas, display of licenses, and maintaining clear visibility into the premises from the street.

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personal guests. (C)   Every licensee shall cause his license or licenses to be framed and hung in plain view in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. (D)   In premises upon which the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption upon the premises is licensed, other than as a restaurant, hotel, club or any bowling establishment, no screen, blind, curtain, partition, article or thing shall be permitted in the windows or upon the doors of such licensed premises nor inside such...sidewalk, and the premises must be so located that there shall be a full view of the entire interior of such premises from the street, road, or sidewalk. In restaurants upon which the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption upon the premises is licensed, no screen, blind, curtain, partition, article or thing shall be permitted to cover more than fifty percent of the area of each of the windows of such licensed premises in a manner which shall prevent
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Schiller Park · 110.38

Change Of Location

Summary

This section outlines the process for a retail liquor dealer to change the location of their licensed premises. A licensee must obtain approval from both the State Commission and the Local Liquor Commissioner for a new location, demonstrating that it meets all regulatory requirements.

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retail liquor dealer's license shall apply only to the premises described in the application and in the license issued thereon, and only one location shall be so described in each license. After a license has been granted for particular premises, the Local Liquor Commissioner, upon proper showing, may endorse upon said license permission to abandon the premises therein described and remove therefrom to other premises approved by him or it, but in order to obtain such approval the licensee
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Crete · 4.19

Prerequisites for license issuance

Summary

This section outlines the prerequisites for obtaining or renewing a retail liquor license in Crete. Applicants must provide proof of dram shop liability insurance and pay the required license fee within specified timelines.

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time set forth herein for the renewal of a retail liquor license, and in the case of a successful new applicant, within ten days of notification of the commissioner's action in relation to the license application, the current licensee or new applicant shall present the following information and materials to the commissioner, namely: (1) Evidence of dram shop liability insurance in the form of a certificate of insurance issued by an insurance company licensed to do business...license fee in the amount required for the particular class of license to be issued. (b) Following the fulfillment on the part of applicant of the requirements specified in subsection (a) hereinabove, the commissioner shall issue the appropriate liquor license. (c) If the requirements of subsection (a) are not fulfilled within the period of time specified therein, subject application shall be deemed withdrawn and applicant shall be required to tender a new application pursuant to the various procedures set forth
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Beach Park · 5.16.180

Location Restrictions

Summary

This section establishes location restrictions for retail alcoholic liquor sales, prohibiting them within 100 feet of certain institutions unless specific exceptions for restaurants are met. It also outlines procedures for license premises transfer and associated fees.

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principal business carried on, if such place of business meets the following criteria: 1) the immediately prior owner or operator of the premises operated the premises as a restaurant and held a valid retail license for the sale of alcoholic liquor for at least part of the twenty four (24) months before the change of ownership and 2) the restaurant is located seventy five (75) or more feet from a school. B.   Licenses issued hereunder apply only to the premises...described in the application and in the license issued thereon, and only one location shall be so described in each license. After a license has been granted for particular premises, the local liquor commissioner, upon proper showing, may endorse upon said license permission to abandon the premises therein described and remove therefrom to other premises approved by the commissioner, but in order to obtain such approval, the licensee shall file with the commissioner a request in writing and a statement
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Western Springs · 4.1.19

Issuance Of License; Contents; Time Limitation On Nonuse

Summary

This section outlines the process for issuing liquor licenses in Western Springs, including the requirements for applicants, the content of the license, and a time limit for its use before revocation.

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Upon compliance by the applicant with the provisions of this chapter and upon the written approval by the Local Commissioner of said application, a liquor license may be issued upon payment of the prescribed fees set forth below, provided that the Corporate Authorities of the Village determine that the issuance of such a license is in the best interest of the Village and approve an ordinance increasing the number of liquor licenses in the particular class
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Aurora · Sec 25-

16 Definitions

Summary

This section defines the 'issuing officer' responsible for license issuance in Aurora. The city clerk issues licenses approved by the city council, while the city treasurer handles all other licenses except alcoholic liquor licenses.

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this article "issuing officer" means: a. The city clerk if the city council approves the issuance of the license. b. The city treasurer in the case of all other licenses, except alcoholic liquor licenses
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Vernon Hills · 25.10

Licenses, Permits, And Miscellaneous Business Regulations—Chapter 10

Summary

This section outlines the license fees and penalties for various business types in Vernon Hills, as referenced in Chapter 10 of the municipal code. It details base fees, supplemental fees, and fines for non-compliance.

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chapter 10, by article. Fees listed herein are the initial license fee and renewal fee unless otherwise specified. Businesses not exempt from the license requirement in chapter 10 shall pay the base fee plus any applicable supplemental license fees. Liquor license fees are listed in section 25-3. Article Business/License type Fee ($) 1 Business license - base fee $100.00 2 Jewelry, precious metals $100.00 3 Tobacco, smokeless tobacco, vape and similar $300.00 4 Massage establishment $100.00 5 Resale establishment with purchase/trade
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Barrington · 7.5.5

Use of certain items on village property

Summary

This ordinance section regulates the use of vehicles, tents, trailers, and alcoholic liquor on village property in Barrington. It outlines restrictions on motorized vehicles except in designated areas and requires permits for temporary dwellings and the consumption or sale of alcohol, with specific exceptions.

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alcoholic liquors on any village property, except: a. Alcoholic liquor may be transported on public highways, streets and alleys but only in the original package and with the seal unbroken; b. Pursuant to a current and valid Class 6 liquor license; c. Pursuant to both a temporary license approved by the board of trustees authorizing the use of specified locations on village property for a special event, issued pursuant to this Village Code, and a Class 7 license issued pursuant...will take place. b. The applicant shall have qualified for and shall have obtained a current, valid Class 7 license pursuant to section 3-3-7 of this Code as determined by the local liquor control commissioner. c. Each person applying for such a temporary license for the use of village property pursuant to this section shall be required to execute an "Agreement for the use of village property and to hold harmless and indemnify the Village of Barrington", substantially
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Pingree Grove · 4.2.20

Building And Premises

Summary

This section outlines regulations for premises selling alcoholic liquor, focusing on sanitary conditions, access to dwelling areas, and consumption rules based on license type. It also mandates a clear view into licensed establishments from the street for certain license classes.

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Consumption On Premises Or Outside Of Licensed Establishment: It shall be unlawful for anyone having a class C1, C2, C3 or C4 license (those classes for consumption off premises only) and without a supplemental license permitting otherwise to sell or offer for sale any alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises where sold, or to permit the same to be consumed on the premises where sold. It shall...unlawful for anyone having a class A1, A2, B, D, M or X license (those classes for consumption on premises) and without a supplemental license permitting otherwise to sell or offer for sale any alcoholic liquor for consumption outside of the licensed establishment or to permit the same to be consumed outside of the licensed establishment or off premises where sold. D.   View From Street: In premises in which the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises
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Wauconda · 132.26

Unreasonable noise

Summary

This section prohibits electronically amplified noise that exceeds specified sound levels and restricts exterior amplification of sound or music during certain hours on weekdays, weekends, and holidays. It assigns responsibility to residents and business proprietors for noise generation but allows for specific defenses.

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sound level of all-encompassing sound associated with a given environment, being usually a composite of sound from many or differing sources generated from a single parcel of property or a single commercial activity. b. A holder of a liquor license which operates a permanent outdoor facility as an integral part of the licensed premises may provide, as a part of the operation of the outdoor facility, television and/or recorded music broadcasts at the outdoor facility on Friday, Saturday...holidays (evenings prior to New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day) after 11:00 p.m. until the closing hour regulated by the applicable liquor license if, and only if: 1. The ambient sound level does not exceed 50dBA at the property lines of licensed premises. (6) The provisions of this section do not apply to sounds generated by authorized emergency vehicles, to vehicle horns sounded as a danger warning signal, to audible
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Palos Park · 808.06

License Fees.

Summary

This section establishes a fee schedule for various classifications of Village retail liquor dealer licenses. It outlines both initial and renewal license fees for different types of establishments, including those for consumption on the premises, package sales, and special events.

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Village retail liquor dealer's license shall be on the basis of the following classifications: Classification Initial License Fee Renewal License Fee (a) Consumption on the premises, regular hours $3,000 per year $2,250 per year (b) Package sales $3,000 per year $1,750 per year (c) Beer and wine on the premises $3,000 per year $1,500 per year (d) Private and veterans' organizations $3,000 per year $500 per year (e) Limited or temporary special
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Maywood · 117.55

Change Of Location

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for changing the location of a liquor license. A change in location requires written permission from the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and the proposed new location must comply with the Village's ordinances for the sale of alcoholic liquor.

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liquor license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only in the premises described in the application and license. Such location may be changed only upon a written permission to make such change issued by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. (B)   No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location is a proper one for the sale of alcoholic liquor under the ordinances of this Village. (1997 Code, § 35.27) (Ord. 78-10, passed
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Hampshire · 3.1.11

Change Of Location

Summary

This section requires a written permit from the local liquor control commission to change the location of a retail alcoholic liquor license. The proposed new location must comply with state laws and local regulations for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor.

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retail alcoholic liquor license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only in the premises described in the application and license. Such location may be changed only upon the written permit to make such change issued by the local liquor control commission. No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location is a proper one for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor under the laws of this state and the provisions of this article
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Riverside · 3.2.11

Change Of Location

Summary

This section dictates that alcoholic liquor can only be sold at the licensed premises. Any change in location requires written permission from the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and must comply with all state and local laws.

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liquor license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only on the premises described in the application and license. Such location may be changed only upon a written permission to make such change issued by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location is a proper one for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor under the laws of this State and this chapter and the ordinances of the Village
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Riverside · 3.2.11

Change Of Location

Summary

This section dictates that alcoholic liquor can only be sold at the licensed premises. Any change in location requires written permission from the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and must comply with all state and local laws.

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liquor license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only on the premises described in the application and license. Such location may be changed only upon a written permission to make such change issued by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location is a proper one for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor under the laws of this State and this chapter and the ordinances of the Village
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Winthrop Harbor · 98.70

Reserved Use Of Park Facilities

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event the person or organization desires to serve alcohol or intoxicating liquors in connection with his, her or its use of the leased park facility, that person or organization shall first apply for and obtain a special event liquor license from the Village Liquor Commissioner, and shall in all respects abide by the terms of that license. (Ord. 1997-O-21, passed
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Crete · 4.21

Persons eligible

Summary

This section outlines disqualifications for obtaining a license in Crete, covering criteria such as residency, character, citizenship, criminal convictions (including felonies and crimes related to immoral conduct), prior license revocations, and specific requirements for partnerships and corporations. It also addresses qualifications for managers/agents and previous liquor law violations.

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been convicted of being the keeper or is keeping a house of ill fame; (6) A person who has been convicted of pandering or other crime or misdemeanor opposed to decency and morality; (7) A person whose license issued under this the Liquor Control Act of 1934 has been revoked for cause; (8) A person who at the time of application for renewal of any license issued hereunder would not be eligible for such license upon a first application...premises for which a federal wagering stamp has been issued by the federal government for the current tax period; (22) A person who intends to sell alcoholic liquors for use or consumption on his or her licensed retail premises who does not have liquor liability insurance coverage for that premises in an amount that is at least equal to the maximum liability amounts set out in 235 ILCS 5/6-21 (as amended); (23) A person who knowingly has misstated a material
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Libertyville · 4.47

Location restrictions

Summary

This section outlines restrictions on the location of retail liquor sales in Libertyville. It requires a permit for changing an existing licensed location and prohibits licenses in private residences, areas unauthorized by zoning, or by state law.

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Change of location. A retail liquor dealer's license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only in the premises described in the application and license. Such location may be changed only upon the written permit to make such change issued by the village president. No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location is a proper one for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor under the law of this state and the ordinances of the village...Restricted areas. No license shall be issued to any person for the purpose of operating the business of a dealer in alcoholic liquors as provided for in this chapter in any private dwelling house, nor on any premises where same would be unauthorized under the zoning chapter, nor on any premises where same would be unauthorized by law. (Ord. No. 16-O-19, § 2(Exh. A), 3-8-16) State Law reference— Location restrictions, 235 ILCS 5/6-11, 5/6-12
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Glendale Heights · 4.3.4

Local Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section establishes the village president as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, outlining their authority to grant, suspend, and revoke liquor licenses within Glendale Heights. It also details the powers and duties associated with this role, including inspections and enforcement actions.

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liquor control commissioner, and such other persons as may be appointed shall be designated deputy local liquor control commissioners. C.   Powers And Duties: The local liquor control commissioner shall have the following powers and duties with respect to local liquor licenses and any other powers and duties which may be granted from time to time by law: 1.   To grant and/or suspend for not more than thirty (30) days or revoke for cause all local licenses issued to persons...foreign corporation functioning as a club in this state under a certificate of authority issued under that act has violated this chapter or the liquor control act by selling or offering for sale at retail alcoholic liquors without a retailer's license. 8.   To notify the secretary of state of any convictions or dispositions of court supervision for a violation of 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/6-20 or section 4-3-30 of this chapter. (2011 Code
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Elmwood Park · 4.5.3

Hours of Operation

Summary

This section establishes specific hours of operation for the sale of alcoholic liquor in Elmwood Park, with different restrictions for various license types and exceptions for special occasions.

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Except for those holders of a Class B or Class A-5 supplemental license, no person licensed hereunder as a retailer of alcoholic liquor shall sell, permit to be sold, or give away any alcoholic liquor between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Monday through Saturday, and between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Sundays.(b) No person holding a Class B package store license shall sell, permit...Persons holding a Class A-5 supplemental license, in addition to the hours of operation permitted as set forth in Subsection (a) of this section for the Class A or Class R license of such license holder, shall also be permitted to sell alcoholic liquor between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., but only while breakfast is being served by such establishment.(d) The hours of operation may be extended upon the direction of the Local
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Mount Prospect · 13.204

Classifications

Summary

This section classifies different types of liquor licenses in Mount Prospect, including package, food service, and specialty licenses. It also outlines temporary permits, license endorsements, and certifications.

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Licenses: Liquor licenses in the Village shall be divided into the following classifications: 1.   Package Licenses (P): Class P-1 General package license. Class P-2 Secondary package license. Class P-3 Wine and beer only package license. Class P-4 Wine only package license. 2.   Food Service Licenses (F): Class F-1 Restaurant without lounge license. Class F-1-V Restaurant without lounge license, video gaming. Class F-2 Restaurant, wine and beer only license. Class
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Wheaton · 6.31

Local liquor commissioner

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This section establishes the mayor as the local liquor commissioner in Wheaton. The commissioner is responsible for administering ordinances related to alcoholic liquor and has broad powers to license, suspend, revoke, inspect, and investigate entities involved in the sale of alcohol within the city.

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this chapter and of such other ordinances relating to alcoholic liquor as may be from time to time enacted by the city council. (b) The local liquor commissioner shall have the following powers and duties, with respect to local liquor licenses, to: (1) Grant or to suspend for not more than 30 days or to revoke for cause all local licenses issued to persons or entities for premises within the city. (2) Enter or to authorize any law enforcement officer...hearings conducted by the commission, and such other meetings of the commission as the commissioner may deem necessary or appropriate. (7) Report to the city council from time to time actions which have been taken to grant or deny liquor licenses or to penalize licensees. (8) Make and adopt such reasonable rules and regulations as he deems necessary in the performance of his duties. (Code 1968, § 3-4; Code
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West Chicago · 9.733.7

License revocation or suspension

Summary

This section outlines the process for license revocation or suspension for video gaming operations in West Chicago. The local liquor control commissioner can initiate revocation proceedings upon finding a violation, with a one-year ban on future licenses following revocation or denial. It also details various methods for providing notice of violations.

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charge of a violation of any of the provisions of this Article in connection with the operation of any video gaming terminal. After a hearing presided over by the local liquor control commissioner, the local liquor control commissioner may order the revocation of the license upon a finding that the violation has occurred, and the license shall thereupon be terminated. The licensee may appeal the revocation as prescribed in chapter 3, section 3-34. In the event of the revocation
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