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North Chicago · 8.13.22

MANDATORY ALCOHOL AWARENESS TRAINING

Summary

This section mandates that all licensees selling alcoholic liquor must provide state-certified BASSET training to their managers, bartenders, servers, and any employees involved in selling or furnishing alcohol. Proof of this training is required with initial and renewal liquor license applications.

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shall be the responsibility of each licensee which sells alcoholic liquor to provide certified training from the state licensed beverage alcohol sellers and servers education...training (BASSET) program to its liquor managers, bartenders, servers, and any other employee involved in the furnishing or selling of alcoholic beverages to its customers. B. The initial application and all subsequent renewal applications for all classes of liquor licenses shall be accompanied by proof of completion (copy of certificate) of such program licensed by the state by all current employees as are necessary to comply with the provisions of subsection 8-13-22(A) of this section

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New Lenox · 6.134

Powers of village police officers

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New Lenox village police officers can close licensed premises for conduct that is unmanageable, disorderly, or uncontrollable, posing a public safety risk. They will seize the license and the premises will be closed for the remainder of the business day, with potential reopening the following day subject to other regulations.

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Closing liquor facilities. The village police officers shall close a licensed premises for conduct that is unmanageable, disorderly, or uncontrollable...purposes of public safety. The chief of police or village officers shall seize the village license from the licensed premises and instruct the licensee that the license can be retrieved the next business day from the liquor control commissioner. The licensed premises shall then be closed for the rest of the business day and may be allowed to operate the following business day subject to section

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Mount Prospect · 13.405

Prohibited Conduct

Summary

This section prohibits licensees from engaging in, advertising, or promoting specific practices, including the sale of alcohol to minors or individuals involved in fights, entertainment of a sexual nature, and serving unlimited alcoholic beverages for a fixed price, with exceptions for meal and party packages.

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Nonfixed price ticket holders must dine in a portion of the establishment that is discreet from the portion where the event is held. vii. Is available only to holders of an F or S-8 license. viii. Requires application of all other liquor code regulations including, but not limited to, over service of alcoholic beverages. b. Conducting or allowing drink promotion periods or happy hours; except pursuant to the following rules: (1) Licensee must give notice of any drink promotion...registered guests in hotels licensed for such services. e. Offering of wine, by the open bottle (exception applies to Class F and S-4 licenses only). D. Bars And Lounges: It shall be unlawful for any holder of a liquor license to allow any person under the age of twenty one (21) years to: 1. Be seated at a bar; or 2. Remain in or be seated in the lounge. This subsection D2 shall not apply to seating at tables

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Lake Bluff · 3.2.32

Solicitation For Prostitution And Purchase Of Liquor On Premises Prohibited

Summary

This section prohibits liquor license holders from allowing individuals on their premises who solicit for prostitution or solicit patrons to purchase alcoholic beverages.

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holder of a liquor license, his agent or employee, shall allow, permit or suffer to remain on his premises any person who shall solicit for herself/himself or for others for prostitution, or solicit any patron to purchase alcoholic beverages

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Prospect Heights · 2.3.13

Conditions Of License

Summary

This section outlines the conditions for liquor licenses in Prospect Heights, emphasizing that licenses are personal privileges, not property, and detail provisions for transfer, renewal, and special conditions imposed by the local liquor control commissioner.

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sale at least one fluid ounce of the of the beverage being sold. H. Happy Hours Prohibited: 1. All retail licenses shall maintain a schedule of the prices charged for all drinks of alcoholic liquor to be served and consumed on the licensed premises or in any room or part thereof. Whenever a hotel or multiuse establishment which holds a valid retailer's license operates on its premises more than one establishment at which drinks of alcoholic liquor are sold...alcoholic liquor contained in a drink, or the size of a drink of alcoholic liquor, without increasing proportionately the price regularly charged for the drink on that day; d. Encourage or permit, on the licensed premises, any game or contest which involves drinking alcoholic liquor or the awarding of drinks of alcoholic liquor as prizes for such game or contest on the licensed premises; or e. Advertise or promote in any way, whether on or off the licensed premises

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West Chicago · 3.23

Closing hours

Summary

This section establishes closing hours for the sale of alcoholic liquor based on license type. Class C license holders must cease sales at midnight, while other license holders must cease sales at 1:30 a.m., with exceptions for Saturday and Sunday mornings. Patrons must also leave the premises by the established closing hours.

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midnight and 6:00 a.m., except that however, no such sales shall be made between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. (b) No person who has been issued other than a Class C license hereunder as a seller of alcoholic liquor either personally or through his agents or employees, shall sell or permit to be sold, offer for sale, or give away any alcoholic liquor between the hours of 1:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., except...Saturday and Sunday mornings; however, no such sales shall be made between 2:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. (c) No person who has been issued other than a Class C license hereunder as a seller of alcoholic liquor, either personally or through its agents or employees, shall allow any patron or customer to remain on the premises later than the sales/closing hours herein established

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Olympia Fields · 4.34

Restrictions on issuance

Summary

This section outlines restrictions on the issuance of village retailer's licenses in Olympia Fields. It prohibits issuance to ineligible individuals or entities and for premises near certain institutions, requiring licensed establishments like restaurants to meet specific definitions.

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person, partnership, or corporation declared ineligible for a license under section 6-1 of the Liquor Control Act of 1934, as amended [235 ILCS 5/6-2], or to a person, partnership, or corporation not eligible for a state retail liquor dealer's license. (2) For use on premises adjacent to churches, schools, hospitals, or other institutions or place of business if issuance of such license would be contrary to sections 6-11, 6-12 or 6-15 of the Liquor Control...amended [235 ILCS 5/6-11, 6-12, or 6-15]. (3) For premises to be licensed under a restaurant, hotel, club, or bowling alley classification unless such premises shall fully qualify under the definitions of such places as given in article I of the Liquor Control Act of 1934, as amended [235 ILCS 5/1-1], and in regard to a restaurant, that the premises shall qualify as a restaurant under section

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Norridge · 6.41

Required

Summary

This section makes it unlawful to sell, deliver, or offer for sale alcoholic liquor at retail within Norridge without a valid retail liquor dealer's license and in compliance with its terms.

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shall be unlawful to sell, deliver or offer for sale at retail in the village, any alcoholic liquor without having a retail liquor dealer's license, or in violation of the terms of such license. (Code

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Palos Heights · 114.10

Required

Summary

This section prohibits the retail sale of alcoholic liquor within the city without a valid retail liquor dealer's license. It also makes it unlawful to sell alcohol in violation of the terms stipulated in such a license.

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shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale at retail in the city any alcoholic liquor without having a retail liquor dealer's license, or in violation of the terms of such license. ('69 Code

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Beach Park · 5.16.050

Required; Regulations Generally

Summary

This section prohibits the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in Beach Park without a proper license. It also requires adherence to the terms of the license and all relevant statutes, laws, and village code.

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person shall sell or offer for sale at retail in the village any alcoholic liquor without having a retail liquor dealer's license, or in violation of the terms of such license or any statute, law or this code

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Libertyville · 4.41

Required

Summary

This section prohibits the retail sale or offering for sale of alcoholic liquor within Libertyville without a valid retail liquor dealer's license and mandates adherence to the license's terms.

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shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale at retail in the village any alcoholic liquor without having a retail liquor dealer's license, or in violation of the terms of such license

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Hillside · 6.41

Required

Summary

This section prohibits the retail sale or offering for sale of alcoholic liquor within Hillside without a valid retail liquor dealer's license or in violation of its terms.

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shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale at retail in the village any alcoholic liquor without having a retail liquor dealer's license, or in violation of the terms of such license. (Code

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Downers Grove · Sec 9.18

Curfew; Regulation Of Certain Businesses

Summary

This section allows the Mayor of Downers Grove to implement various emergency measures, including curfews, closing of liquor sales businesses, and restrictions on the sale of firearms and flammable liquids, during a declared state of emergency.

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Order the closing of any business holding a license for the sale of alcoholic liquor where such sales constitute the major part of the business of the licensee; 3. Order the discontinuance of sale of alcoholic liquor by any person licensed for such sale under the applicable Village ordinances; 4. Order the discontinuance of sale, distribution, dispensing or giving away in any manner of any firearms, or firearm ammunition, or both; 5. Order the discontinuance of sale, distribution or giving

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Cicero · 10.20

Restaurants and clubs

Summary

This section prohibits the issuance of local licenses for selling alcoholic liquor in restaurants or clubs unless they meet the qualifications outlined in section 10-1. Licensed restaurants are restricted to selling alcoholic liquor only with meals.

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person shall receive a local license to sell alcoholic liquor upon any premises as a restaurant or as a club unless it has the qualifications respectively described in section 10-1. No restaurant, licensed as such, shall sell alcoholic liquor except with meals. (Ord. of 11-22-1937, § 17; Code

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Sandwich · 6.5

Hours of sale

Summary

This ordinance section prohibits the sale and serving of alcoholic liquor between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. It also specifies that only owners and employees can remain on licensed premises during non-business hours, with exceptions for food service in dining rooms, restaurants, and clubs.

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person licensed to sell alcoholic liquor under this chapter shall permit said person's establishment to be open for the serving, sale or giving of such liquors between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. at any time. (b) No person, other than the owner or owner's employees, shall remain or be permitted to remain, or shall be admitted to any premises licensed for the sale of alcoholic liquor (Classes

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Hinsdale · 5.2.4

Curfew; Regulation Of Certain Businesses

Summary

During a declared emergency, the village president can order a curfew, close businesses selling alcohol as their primary product, discontinue alcohol sales, prohibit firearms and ammunition sales, and implement other protective measures.

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Order the closing of any business holding a license for the sale of alcoholic liquor where such sales constitute the major part of the business of the licensee; C. Order the discontinuance of sale of alcoholic liquor by any person licensed for such sale under the applicable village ordinances; D. Order the discontinuance of sale, distribution or giving away in any manner of any firearms, or firearm ammunition, or both; E. Order such other safeguards and precautions

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Hinsdale · 5.2.4

Curfew; Regulation Of Certain Businesses

Summary

During a declared emergency, the village president can order a curfew, close businesses selling alcohol as their primary product, discontinue alcohol sales, prohibit firearms and ammunition sales, and implement other protective measures.

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Order the closing of any business holding a license for the sale of alcoholic liquor where such sales constitute the major part of the business of the licensee; C. Order the discontinuance of sale of alcoholic liquor by any person licensed for such sale under the applicable village ordinances; D. Order the discontinuance of sale, distribution or giving away in any manner of any firearms, or firearm ammunition, or both; E. Order such other safeguards and precautions

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Norridge · 6.48

Sales at restaurants or clubs

Summary

This ordinance requires establishments licensed to sell alcohol as restaurants or clubs to meet specific definitions for those categories. Restaurants licensed to sell alcohol must do so in conjunction with serving meals.

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person shall receive a local license to sell alcoholic liquor upon any premises as a restaurant nor as a club unless it has the qualifications respectively described in the definitions of the terms "restaurant" and "club" in section 6-1. No restaurant, licensed as such, shall sell alcoholic liquor except with meals. (Code 1972, ch. 7, art. 2, § 5) State Law reference— Similar provisions, 235 ILCS 5/6-25

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Cicero · 10.70

Violations

Summary

This section declares premises used for illegal alcoholic liquor sales a public nuisance and outlines penalties for licensees, including fines, license suspension or revocation, and the potential for ordering the licensee to pay the municipality's attorney's fees.

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Nuisance declared. Any premises, licensed or unlicensed, used to conduct the sale of alcoholic liquors in violation of the Liquor Control Act of 1934 (235 ILCS 5/1-1, et seq.) or this chapter is declared a public nuisance per se. (b) Fines, suspension or revocation. If, after a hearing on any citation charging a violation of the laws of the United States, laws of this state, any of the town ordinances, the rules of the state liquor control commission...deputy local liquor control commissioner, the town local liquor control commissioner or the deputy local liquor control commissioner finds adversely to the licensee, in lieu of or in addition to the suspension or revocation of the license, the local liquor control commissioner or the deputy local liquor control commissioner may impose a fine of not less than $100.00 and not more than $2,000.00 for each such violation. (c) Attorney's' fees. If, after a hearing on a citation charge

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Country Club Hills · 13.3.06

Closing Hours

Summary

This ordinance establishes specific closing and opening hours for the sale, gifting, and consumption of alcoholic liquor by licensed retailers, varying by license class and day of the week. It also details requirements for keeping premises closed and locked during prohibited hours, with an exception for Class C licensees regarding keeping premises open.

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person licensed hereunder as a retailer of alcoholic liquor shall sell, permit to be sold, give away, or allow to be consumed any alcoholic liquor according to the following schedule: (CLASS A) (CLASS B) (CLASS C) DAY CLOSING OPENING CLOSING OPENING CLOSING OPENING Monday 2 a.m. 9 a.m. 2 a.m. 9 a.m. 2 a.m. 7 a.m. Tuesday 2 a.m. 9 a.m. 2 a.m. 9 a.m. 2 a.m. 7 a.m. Wednesday...during the balance of the prohibited hours of sale, all doors directly opening into or out of such locations, place or premises, ingress hereto and egress therefrom, shall be securely locked; however, in the case of Class C Liquor License, such establishments may be kept open during such prohibited hours of sale, but no alcoholic liquor may be sold or consumed on these premises by any person during such prohibited hours of sale. No Class D or Class E licensee

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Homer Glen · 83.57

Definitions

Summary

This section defines terms used within Homer Glen's Article VII concerning Liquor. It incorporates definitions from the Liquor Control Act of 1934 and provides specific definitions for local terms like Agritourism, Alcoholic Liquor, Beer, Brewery Pub, and Club.

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such building or buildings, structure or structures being provided with adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity, and where meals are actually served and regularly served; provided that no hotel or motel licensed alone as such shall sell alcoholic liquor except with meals. HOTEL or MOTEL (LIMITED SERVICE) — Any building or other structure that meets all requirements of the definition of "hotel or motel (full service)" other than having a dining room or a kitchen...through the transfer or negotiation of warehouse receipts or certificates, and includes and means all sales made by any person, whether principal, proprietor, agent, servant, or employee. The term "sale" includes any transfer of alcoholic liquor from a foreign importer's license to any importing distributor's license, even if both licenses are held by the same person. SALON — Establishments where the public may receive grooming services, at a barber, beauty or nail salon. Salon establishments that offer any type

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Wheaton · 6.130

Same—Extended hours

Summary

This section allows liquor licensees in Wheaton to request an extension of their operating hours up to three days per calendar year. Such requests must be submitted in writing to the local liquor commissioner at least 30 days in advance and are subject to any conditions the commissioner deems necessary.

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licensee holding a liquor license may request to extend their license hours three days per calendar year. A written request shall be submitted to the local liquor commissioner not less than 30 days prior to the date for which permission is sought. The local liquor commissioner shall place any condition, restriction and limitation on said extension as deemed necessary. (Code 1968, § 3-32.1; Code

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Waukegan · 3.26

Manager or officer

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for appointing and changing a manager or officer for a liquor license in Waukegan. It details the application process, background checks, fees, and qualifications necessary for new managers and officers.

Section Text

liquor license shall operate without an approved manager, who may be an owner or officer of the corporate owner. However, such manager may be changed provided the following criteria are met: (1) That a fee in an amount as set forth in section 3-55 of this chapter be paid to cover administrative costs and a background check. (2) That the proposed new manager is a person who is qualified or possesses the same qualifications required of the licensee, except...provide the local liquor control commissioner with any documents necessary for said background check. (4) That written permission be given by the local liquor control commissioner authorizing such change in officer or partner. (c) All license classifications which allow the consumption of alcoholic liquor on the premises shall, at all times, have on duty a designated person in charge of the establishment who has completed successfully an application and background check with the local liquor control commissioner prior to begin

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Mettawa · Section 18.308. Personal Privilege Of License.

Summary

This section establishes that an alcohol license is a personal privilege, not property, valid for one year and non-transferable. It outlines provisions for business continuation by executors or trustees under court order during specific circumstances and requires an initial fee for new owners of licensed premises.

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being encumbered or hypothecated. Such license shall cease upon the death of an individual licensee and upon the termination of a partnership licensee or corporate licensee and shall not descend by the laws of testate or intestate devolution; provided, that executors or administrators of the assets of the estate of any deceased licensee and the trustee of any assets of an insolvent or bankrupt licensee, when such assets consist in part of alcoholic liquor, may continue the business...after the death of decedent or such insolvency or bankruptcy until the expiration of such license. Notwithstanding the foregoing, following initial issuance of any given license, whenever the licensed premises comes under new ownership, the Local Liquor Commissioner may only issue a license to a subsequent owner of the same licensed premises upon payment of the required initial fee. (Ord. 390, passed 12-9-98; Am. Ord. 601, passed

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Bellwood · 112.33

Abatement Of Revoked, Surrendered, And Dormant Licenses

Summary

This section outlines the conditions under which an alcoholic beverage license in Bellwood becomes dormant or abates, including closure of premises or no sales for 60 days, sale of the licensed premises, or revocation/surrender. Upon abatement, the maximum number of licenses for that class is reduced.

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when no alcoholic liquor has been sold or served on the premises for 60 days, and no request for transfer to a new location or request for an extension of time has been received by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. A license shall be rendered dormant and shall abate immediately when a licensee sells or otherwise conveys the licensed premises, and such license shall be deemed to have been surrendered to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. Upon a determination

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MANDATORY ALCOHOL AWARENESS TRAINING

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Solicitation For Prostitution And Purchase Of Liquor On Premises Prohibited

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