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Fox Lake · 3.3.3

License Required

Summary

This section prohibits the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquors within the Village of Fox Lake unless a license has been obtained from the Liquor Control Commissioner for each retail location.

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person shall sell or permit the use or consumption of any alcoholic liquors in the Village without first having obtained a license from the Liquor Control Commissioner of the Village for each location, place or premises where the retailer is located to sell the same. (1975 Code

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Wheaton · 6.100

Denial of issuance or renewal, or revocation or suspension for violation of Retailers' Occupation Tax Act

Summary

This section outlines grounds for the denial, suspension, or revocation of a retail liquor dealer's license in Wheaton due to violations of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. These violations include issues with tax returns, payment, record-keeping, and registration.

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addition to other grounds specified in this chapter, the local liquor commissioner may refuse the issuance or renewal of a retail liquor dealer's license, or suspend or revoke such license, for any of the following violations of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, 65 ILCS 5/8-11-1 et seq., as amended: (1) Failure to make a tax return. (2) The filing of a fraudulent tax return. (3) Failure to pay all or part of any tax or penalty finally determined

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Bolingbrook · 6.73

Gambling

Summary

This section prohibits gambling on premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor, with an exemption for licensed video gaming terminals operated under specific regulations.

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unlawful to permit any gambling on any premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor. This section is hereby amended to exempt licensed video gaming terminals operated under the regulations established by Ordinance No. 25-034. (Code

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Crystal Lake · 158.7

Delivery and carry out of mixed drinks permitted; expiration

Summary

This section temporarily authorizes holders of retail liquor licenses in Crystal Lake to sell and deliver mixed drinks/cocktails for off-premises consumption, provided they comply with Illinois state law and age restrictions. The authorization expires on August 1, 2028.

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Holders of retail liquor licenses issued by the City of Crystal Lake, which licenses authorize the sale of mixed drinks/cocktails for consumption on the licensed premises, are temporarily authorized to make carry out, curbside delivery and/or home residential deliveries of mixed drinks/cocktails. Such sales and deliveries shall only be made in compliance with Illinois law and only to persons who are at least 21 years of age. Such sales and deliveries shall further comply with the guidelines and/or restrictions...forth in the Illinois Liquor Control Act, including but not limited to 235 ILCS 5/6-28.8 and any guidance or restriction issued by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. B. This authorization shall apply to the categories of licenses described in Subsection A, herein, notwithstanding any limitation of such licenses restricting sales to on-premises consumption only. C. This temporary delivery authorization shall expire on August 1, 2028. AMUSEMENT DEVICES [HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Crystal Lake

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St. Charles · 5.20.150

Massage Business Commissioner; Massage Business Commission; suspension, revocation of license; fines, costs

Summary

This section establishes the Massage Commissioner and Massage Commission, mirroring the Local Liquor Commission, to administer massage business regulations. It outlines procedures for suspending or revoking licenses and levying fines for violations, with specific penalties and hearing requirements.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall serve as the Massage Commissioner and shall be charged with the administration of this article and of such other ordinances relating to massage sales and licensing as may be from time to time enacted by the City Council. A Massage Commission is created, which shall be composed of the same five members of the City's Local Liquor Commission. Accordingly, the terms and provisions of Sections 5.08.020, 5.08.030 and 5.08.035 of this Code are incorporated

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St. Charles · 5.16.180

Tobacco Commissioner; Tobacco Commission; suspension, revocation of license; fines, costs

Summary

This section establishes the Tobacco Commissioner and Tobacco Commission, which are responsible for administering ordinances related to tobacco sales and licensing. It outlines the procedures for suspending or revoking licenses and levying fines for violations, including requirements for public hearings.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall serve as the Tobacco Commissioner and shall be charged with the administration of this article and of such other ordinances relating to tobacco sales and licensing as may be from time to time enacted by the City Council. A Tobacco Commission is created, which shall be composed of the same five (5) members of the City's Local Liquor Commission. Accordingly, the terms and provisions of Sections 5.08.020, 5.08.030 and 5.08.035 of this Code

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Cicero · 10.56

Required

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, retail offering, or possession with intent to sell/give away of alcoholic liquors in Cicero without a proper license. It also distinguishes between licenses for on-premises consumption and prohibits unlicensed establishments from permitting consumption of alcohol brought by patrons.

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away in the town any alcoholic liquors in violation of this chapter or without having first obtained a license as provided in this article. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person not having a license providing for the consumption of any alcoholic liquor on the premises where sold to offer...sale or sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises or to permit alcoholic liquor to be consumed on the premises where sold. (c) It shall be unlawful for any club or restaurant not having a license providing for the consumption of alcoholic liquor on the premises to permit the consumption of any alcoholic liquor on its premises by any of its members, customers, guests or patrons, which alcoholic liquor was brought to such premises by such members, customers, guests

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Joliet · 4.11

Applications

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for applying for a liquor license in Joliet, detailing the application process, required fees, and the specific information that must be included in the application form.

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Application for a license pursuant to this chapter shall be made to the liquor commissioner, upon forms prepared and furnished by the city. The application shall be submitted and filed with the liquor commissioner. New applications shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Each application shall contain at least the following: (a) The name, age, and address of the applicant in the case of an individual; in the case of a partnership...closing and securing the liquor selling area for those times other than the hours of operation set forth in section 4-30. (h) A list of governmental entities to which the applicant has submitted an application for a liquor license, the date of such application, the disposition of such application, and the dates, reason and length of suspension or revocation of such license, if any. (i) Each application shall be signed by each applicant, partner, LLC member, stockholder (except

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Highwood · 5.1A-4

License Fees And Renewals

Summary

This section outlines the annual license fees and renewal process for restaurants and mobile food dispensing services in Highwood. It specifies that fees are set in section 3-2A-1, renewals are due by September 1st annually, and no fees are collected for establishments with a retail liquor license.

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section 3-2A-1 of this code and must be renewed on or before September 1 of each year following the date of issuance thereof. No license fee shall be collected from any establishment previously issued a retail liquor license. There shall be no prorations in the restaurant license fee. B. Mobile Food Dispensing Services: The annual fee for a mobile food dispensing service license shall be as provided in section 3-2A-1 of this code

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Chicago Ridge · 6.66

Happy hours

Summary

This section outlines regulations for alcoholic liquor pricing and service by licensees, prohibiting unlimited drink sales for a fixed price and detailing permissible exceptions like free food, meal packages, and specific party or hotel packages.

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licensees 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 license operates on its premises more than one establishment at which drinks of alcoholic liquor are sold at retail, the hotel or multiuse establishment shall maintain at each such establishment a separate schedule of the prices charged for such...manner; c. the drink of alcoholic liquor is not discounted between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and the licensed premises' closing hour; and d. notice of the discount of the drink of alcoholic liquor during a specified time is posted on the licensed premises or on the licensee's publicly available website at least 7 days prior to the specified time. (d) A violation of subsection (c) herein shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the licensee

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McCook · 6.45

Application

Summary

This section outlines the application process for selling alcoholic liquor at retail in McCook, detailing requirements for application submission, renewal timelines, required information, and grounds for refusal or revocation.

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with the local liquor control commissioner together with all fees due under this chapter. (b) Except for applications for new licenses during the course of the annual year, every application for renewal of a license shall be completed and in the hands of the local liquor control commissioner...least 15 days prior to the beginning of the annual year. Failure to complete said application or to file the same within the time limit prescribed herein shall be deemed grounds for refusal of the local liquor control commissioners to renew said license. (c) The application shall contain such questions as shall intelligently inform the local liquor control commissioner as to the eligibility and good character of the proposed licensee. No license shall be issued in violation of the provisions

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Rosemont · 4.7B-7

Terminal Operator Licensing Requirements

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for obtaining a terminal operator's license in Rosemont, primarily focusing on state-level compliance, good standing with the Village regarding payments and licenses, and a valid use agreement with a licensed video gaming establishment.

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Board. C. The applicant has a use agreement with a video gaming establishment that has a video gaming establishment license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board, a video gaming establishment license issued by the Village, and a Class VG liquor license issued by the Village. The agreement between the applicant seeking a terminal operator’s license and the video gaming establishment in which the terminal operator intends to place video gaming terminals shall be in compliance with the Video Gaming

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Roselle · 3.22

Application contents

Summary

This section outlines the required information and documentation for all liquor license applications in Roselle, excluding class 'N' and 'O' licenses. It details personal, business, and corporate information, as well as specifics about the business premises.

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Each application for a liquor license required by this chapter, except class "N" and "O" licenses, shall contain the following statements and information: (1) The applicants name, mailing and residence addresses, and business and residence telephone number; (2) The name and address of the applicant's business; (3) If applicable, the assumed name of the business or the date of the filing of the assumed name with the county clerk of DuPage and Cook County; (4) In the case...Control Act and, if so, the reasons therefore; (22) Such additional information or identification as the local liquor commissioner may deem necessary in order to establish the character of the applicant. (b) No license shall issue until the applicant(s) has/have been investigated by the local liquor commissioner and all of the information described provided. New applicants shall not be licensed until they have been finger printed and photographed by the village police department and record searches made

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Lemont · 5.04.080

Change of location

Summary

This section requires liquor license holders to obtain written approval from the local liquor commissioner for any change in location. The new location must comply with state statutes and village ordinances for the retail sale of alcohol.

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license shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only in the premises described in the application and license. A license holder shall make a written location change request to the local liquor commissioner, who shall issue a written decision approving or denying such request. 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 statutes of the state and the ordinances of the village

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Woodridge · 3.3.23

Violation Of Retailers' Occupation Tax Act

Summary

This section outlines grounds for the local liquor control commissioner in Woodridge to refuse, suspend, or revoke a retail liquor dealer's license due to violations of the state's Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Violations include issues with tax returns, payments, record-keeping, registration, and state revenue department rules.

Section Text

addition to other grounds specified in this chapter, the local liquor control commissioner may refuse the issuance or renewal of a retail liquor dealer's license or suspend or revoke such license for any of the following violations of the retailers' occupation tax act, approved June 28, 1933, as amended 1 : A. Failure to make a tax return. B. The filing of fraudulent return. C. Failure to pay all or part of any tax or penalty finally determined

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Willowbrook · 3.12.16

Violation Of Retailers' Occupation Tax Act

Summary

This Willowbrook ordinance allows the Local Liquor Control Commissioner to refuse, suspend, or revoke a retail liquor dealer's license for violations of the State's Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, including failure to file, fraudulent returns, non-payment of taxes, poor record-keeping, and non-compliance with state revenue regulations.

Section Text

addition to other grounds specified in this chapter, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may refuse the issuance or renewal of a retail liquor dealer's license or suspend or revoke such license for any of the following violations of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, approved June 28, 1933, as amended: (A) Failure to make a tax return. (B) The filing of a fraudulent return. (C) Failure to pay all or part of any tax or penalty finally determined

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Hawthorn Woods · 3.3.21

Violations Of Retailers' Occupation Tax Act

Summary

This section outlines violations of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act that can lead to a local liquor control commissioner refusing, suspending, or revoking a retail liquor dealer's license. These violations include issues with tax returns, payments, record-keeping, and registration.

Section Text

addition to other grounds specified in this chapter, the local liquor control commissioner may refuse the issuance or renewal of a retail liquor dealer's license or suspend or revoke such license for any of the following violations of the retailers' occupation tax act, approved June 28, 1933, as amended: A. Failure to make a tax return. B. The filing of fraudulent return. C. Failure to pay all or part of any tax or penalty finally determined

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Third Lake · 4.21

Violation of state tax law

Summary

This section allows the local liquor control commissioner to deny, suspend, or revoke a retail liquor dealer's license for violations of the state's Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. These violations include failure to file returns, fraudulent returns, non-payment of taxes, and improper record-keeping.

Section Text

addition to other grounds specified in this chapter, the local liquor control commissioner may refuse the issuance or renewal of a retail liquor dealer's license or suspend or revoke such license for any of the following violations of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, 35 ILCS 120/1 et seq.: (1) Failure to make a tax return. (2) The filing of fraudulent return. (3) Failure to pay all or part of any tax or penalty finally determined

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Round Lake Park · 111.15

LICENSE REQUIRED

Summary

This section requires individuals or entities selling or possessing alcoholic liquor for retail sale within Round Lake Park to obtain a local retailer's license in addition to a state license. It also outlines exceptions for certain medical professionals, institutions, and churches.

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person shall sell or permit the sale, or offer or permit the offering for sale, or possess with intention to sell at retail within the village, any alcoholic liquor without the proper retailer's license from the village in addition to the required State License. No person shall sell or permit or offer for sale at retail within the village any alcoholic liquor in violation of the terms and conditions of the licenses issued for such purpose or in violation...provision of this chapter or any provision of the Illinois Liquor Control Act, as amended. (B) The requirement that a village license be procured shall not apply to physicians, dentists, pharmacists, hospitals, or churches when these individuals or institutions possess or dispense alcoholic liquor in accordance with the provisions of 235 ILCS 5/2-1, as amended from time to time. (Ord. 94-8, passed

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Lisle · 3.2.8

Number Of Licenses Issued

Summary

This section outlines the process for determining the number of liquor licenses issued in Lisle. It specifies how licenses become available upon expiration or surrender and details conditions under which a change in license class can be approved.

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village mayor and board of trustees from decreasing the number of licenses issued in the village or shall be construed as creating a vested right in the issuance of a license. (C) Change In Class: Requests from a current liquor license holder to change from a class that allows for the retail sale of all alcoholic liquors to a class that allows for the retail sale of wine, and beer only may be granted by the local liquor control commissioner

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Forest Park · 9.1.5

Definitions

Summary

This section defines various terms used in the Forest Park zoning title, including general interpretive rules and specific definitions for accessory buildings/uses and different types of adult-use cannabis establishments.

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taking place entirely within a completely enclosed building. KENNEL: Any lot or premises on which four (4) or more dogs or cats, at least four (4) months of age, are kept. LIQUOR STORE, PACKAGE: A liquor licensee business establishment authorized with a Class B1 license classification as described in subsection 3-3-5I of this Code. LOADING AND UNLOADING SPACE, OFF STREET: An open, hard surfaced area of land other than a street or public way, the principal...half feet (2 1 / 2 ') and ten feet (10') above established grade, determined by a diagonal line connecting two (2) points measured equidistant from the corner along each property line. WINE BAR: A liquor licensee business establishment authorized with a class A1 license classification as described in section 3-3-5 of this code that serves only wine by the glass, with or without food service. WINE MERCHANT: A liquor licensee business establishment authorized with a Class B2 license classification

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Markham · 112.058

Changes To Licensee’S Business

Summary

This section defines what constitutes a change in ownership for licensed businesses in Markham, requiring a new license for events such as significant changes in corporate shareholders, addition or replacement of general partners, or management agreements that transfer control and profit retention for more than 90 days. Licensees must apply for a new license at least 90 days prior to such events.

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management agreement which permits such unlicensed individual or corporation to control and direct the operation of the business, to retain all or a majority of the profits derived from such business, or to utilize the privileges of the liquor license issued to another for such business for any period in excess of 90 days. A management agreement shall not be deemed to include a contract for employment between a licensee and an individual manager or managers who operate the licensed...pending and not yet acted upon by the Commissioner, the applicant may continue to conduct its business and operations under the license in effect immediately prior to such changes. (B) Change of location. A license issued under this chapter shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only in the premises described in the application for the license. Such location may be changed only upon written permission to make such change issued by the Commissioner. No change of location shall

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Park Forest · 6.50

Revocation/suspension

Summary

This section outlines the process for revoking or suspending retail liquor dealer licenses in Park Forest. It details grounds for such actions, potential penalties including fines and forfeiture of license fees, and procedures for hearings and cost recovery.

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local liquor commissioner, may revoke or suspend for up to 90 days, after a hearing held in accordance with local ordinances and 235 ILCS 5/7-5, any retail liquor dealer's license for any violation of any section of this chapter or for any violation of any applicable section of this Code, village ordinance, state or federal law. (b) In addition to the penalty of revocation or suspension, the liquor commissioner may impose a fine for each violation of not more...business address in the village. Failure to pay the costs within 30 days after the notice was sent by the liquor commissioner is a violation of this chapter, and may be cause for license revocation or suspension. If an appeal to the state liquor control commission is filed, payment is due 40 days after entry of a final order by the commission or a court finally affirming the determination of the liquor commissioner. The remedies in this section

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Burnham · 6.8

Closing hours

Summary

This ordinance section establishes closing hours for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor and the furnishing of entertainment, with different regulations based on the type of license held.

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shall be unlawful for the holder of any class A, class A-E or class C license to sell or offer for sale at retail any alcoholic liquor and to furnish any entertainment after the hour of 2:00 a.m. and before the hour of 8:00 a.m. on any day. (b) It shall be unlawful for the holder of any class A-L or A-E-L license to sell or offer for sale at retail any alcoholic liquor...hour of 4:00 a.m. and before the hour of 8:00 a.m. on any day. (c) It shall be unlawful for the holder of any class B, class B-E, or class E license to sell or offer for sale at retail any alcoholic liquor after the hour of 2:00 a.m. and before the hour of 8:00 a.m. on any day. (d) It shall be unlawful for the holder of any class B-L, class

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Markham · 112.015

License Required

Summary

This section prohibits the retail sale or offering for sale of alcoholic liquor within the city 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 any alcoholic liquor in the city without having a retail liquor dealer's license or in violation of the terms of such license. (Ord. 18-O-2200, passed 5-2-2018; Ord. 24-O-2388, passed 5-15-2024) Penalty

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