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Sleepy Hollow · 3.3.5

Applications for license

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for submitting an application for a liquor license in Sleepy Hollow. It details the filing process, necessary application contents, bond requirements, and associated fees.

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local liquor control commissioner and shall be accompanied by the deposit of a certified or cashier's check, postal money order or cash in the full amount of the license fee. If any such application is denied, said deposit shall be returned to applicant by the local liquor control commissioner. B. Contents of application: All applications shall be on forms approved by the local liquor control commissioner and provided by the village; shall be executed by the applicant; and shall...laws of the State of Illinois relating to alcoholic liquors, and conditioned further for the payment of fines, penalties and judgments levied against licensee for offenses and liabilities arising out of the unlawful sale of alcoholic liquors. D. Fee: The applicant for a license shall pay, in addition to the license fee prescribed in this chapter, an application fee equal to $500.00. Said fee shall be paid to the village at the time of application, and is nonrefundable

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Calumet Park · 112.34

Sales Near Churches, Schools, And The Like

Summary

This section prohibits the issuance of retail alcoholic liquor licenses within 100 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, or similar institutions, with several exceptions. It also allows churches and private schools to sell liquor under specific circumstances when groups assemble for non-liquor-related purposes.

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license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of any church, school other than an institution of higher learning, hospital, home for aged or indigent persons or for veterans, their spouses or children or any military or naval station, provided, that this prohibition shall...apply to hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs, or to restaurants, food shops or other places where sale of alcoholic liquors is not the principal business carried on; nor to the renewal of a license for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor on premises within 100 feet of any church or school where such church or school has been established within such 100 feet since the issuance of the original license. In the case of a church

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Stickney · 6.3

Establishments near churches, schools, hospitals, homes for aged or indigent or veterans or military or naval stations

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the issuance of licenses for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of churches, schools (excluding higher learning institutions), hospitals, homes for the aged or indigent, or veterans/military stations, with specific exceptions. It also clarifies measurement standards for churches and allows churches and private schools to sell liquor under limited circumstances.

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license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of any church, school other than an institution of higher learning, hospital, home for aged or indigent persons or for veterans, their spouses or children or any military or naval station, provided that this subsection (a) shall...apply to: (1) Hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs; (2) Restaurants, food shops or other places where sale of alcoholic liquors is not the principal business carried on; or (3) The renewal of a license for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor on premises within 100 feet of any church or school where the church or school has been established within such 100 feet since the issuance of the original license. In the case of a church

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Steger · 6.79

Retail sales near churches, schools, etc

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the issuance of licenses for retail alcohol sales within 100 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, or military stations, with specific exceptions for hotels, clubs, restaurants, and food shops where alcohol sales are not the primary business. It also outlines measurement specifics for churches and allows licenses for churches or private schools selling alcohol for non-consumption-focused group events.

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license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of any church, school other than an institution of higher learning, hospital, home for aged or indigent persons or for veterans, their spouses, or children, or any military or naval station, provided, that this prohibition shall...apply to hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs, or to restaurants, food shops, or other places where sale of alcoholic liquors is not the principal business carried on, nor to the renewal of a license for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor on premises within 100 feet of any church or school where such church or school has been established within such 100 feet since the issuance of the original license. In the case of a church

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Glendale Heights · 4.3.33

Records Kept

Summary

The local liquor control commissioner is required to maintain a complete record of all retail liquor dealer licenses issued under this chapter. Additionally, the commissioner must promptly notify the chief of police about the issuance, renewal, revocation, or suspension of any such license.

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local liquor control commissioner shall keep a complete record of all local retail liquor dealer's licenses issued pursuant to this chapter and shall immediately give written notice to the chief of police of the issuance, renewal, revocation or suspension of any such license

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Harvey · 5.06.135

Retail sales near churches, schools, etc

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the retail sale of alcoholic liquor within 250 feet of churches, schools (excluding higher learning institutions), hospitals, and certain other facilities. Exemptions and specific conditions for renewals and sales by religious or private school entities are outlined.

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license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within two hundred fifty (250) feet of any church, school other than an institution of higher learning, hospital, home for aged or indigent persons or for veterans, their spouses or children or any military or naval station; provided, that this prohibition...shall not apply to hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs, or to restaurants, or other places where sale of alcoholic liquors is not the principal business carried on; nor to the renewal of a license for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor on premises within two hundred fifty (250) feet but not less than one hundred (100) feet of any church or school where such church or school has been established within such two hundred fifty (250) feet

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Downers Grove · Sec 21.902

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms relevant to the Food and Beverage Tax Article in Downers Grove. It clarifies terms such as 'Beverages', 'Owner', 'Person', 'Prepared food', 'Purchase/Sale at Retail', and 'Retail Food Facility'.

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partially intended to permit on site consumption of food (such as a grocery store with a prepared food service area), only that portion of the facility selling prepared food shall be considered a Retail Food Facility. Retail Liquor Facility . Any establishment licensed under Chapter 3 of this Code with respect to the sale of alcoholic liquor. Retailer . A person who sells, or offers for sale, food, beverages and alcoholic liquor for use or consumption and not for resale

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Des Plaines · 15.9.1

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms related to the Food and Beverage Tax chapter, including alcoholic liquor, alcoholic liquor facilities, prepared food, and prepared food facilities.

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shall have the meanings respectively applied to them: ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR: Spirits, wine, beer, ale or other liquid containing more than one-half of one percent (0.5%) of alcohol by volume, which is fit for beverage purposes. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR FACILITY: Any establishment licensed under the provisions of title 4 of this code and that sells alcoholic liquor at retail. PERSON: Any individual, firm or corporation, representative, or entity. PREPARED FOOD: A.Means and includes any solid, liquid (including both alcoholic and nonalcoholic...include any food which is sold in a closed or sealed bottle, can, carton or container of the manufacturer or wholesaler or which has not been prepared for immediate consumption. PREPARED FOOD FACILITY: A.Any person or establishment subject to licensing pursuant to title 4 of this code which sells at retail food which has been prepared for immediate consumption and whether or not such prepared food facility use is conducted along with any other use(s) in a common premises

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West Dundee · 3.19.2

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms relevant to the Food and Beverage Tax chapter in West Dundee. It clarifies what constitutes alcoholic liquor, an alcoholic liquor facility, a person, prepared food, and a prepared food facility.

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defined, set forth and regulated in chapter 2 of this title, which is sold at retail either for consumption on premises where sold or is sold in its original package for consumption off the premises. ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR FACILITY: Any establishment licensed under the provisions of chapter 2 of this title and that sells alcoholic liquor on a retail basis. PERSON: Any individual, firm, corporation, limited liability company or similar representative or entity. PREPARED FOOD: A. Any solid, liquid (including alcoholic

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Geneva · 4.2.7

DRAM SHOP INSURANCE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE

Summary

This section mandates that any applicant for a local liquor license in Geneva must provide proof of dram shop insurance that covers the license period and designates the city as an additional insured. The policy must be from a licensed insurer and the city must be notified of any termination of coverage.

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local liquor license shall be granted to an applicant until such applicant shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the local liquor control commissioner that such applicant is covered by a policy of dram shop insurance issued by a responsible insurance company authorized and licensed to do business in the state insuring such applicant against liability which such applicant may incur under the provisions of 235 ILCS 5/6-21 and specifically designating the city as an additional insured. The evidence of the insurance

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North Aurora · 5.08.400

Service and employee education programs

Summary

This section mandates that licensed establishments must have employees serve all alcoholic beverages, prohibiting self-service unless a specific license is held. It also requires employees involved in age screening or alcohol service to undergo state-licensed training within 90 days of employment to identify and address alcohol misuse.

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Unless a licensee is in possession of a Class "S-D" supplemental dispensing license, no liquor licensee shall allow any patron to serve himself or herself and shall require all service of alcoholic liquor to be provided by employees and agents of the licensee at all times. B. Except as provided in Section 5.08.360(D)(6), all employees and agents of a licensee who screen patrons by age and/or who sell or serve alcoholic beverages shall, within ninety (90) days...North Aurora police), participate in a program designated to educate or train persons to identify and address persons displaying problems with alcohol misuse or abuse. Such program shall be licensed by the State of Illinois and may include the BASSET, TAMS and TIPS programs. C. All liquor licensees shall be responsible to ensure that all employees and agents of the licensee who screen patrons by age and/or who sell or serve alcoholic beverages to be trained as required in subsection

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North Chicago · 8.13.20

REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE

Summary

This section outlines the grounds and process for revoking or suspending a liquor license in North Chicago. It specifies that violations of state liquor control laws, city ordinances, or state statutes can lead to license action, and establishes the procedure for appealing decisions to the state liquor control commission.

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A. Compliance With State Statutes: The Local Liquor Control Commissioner may revoke or suspend or fine in an amount as provided in Section 1-4-1 of this Code, any licensee within the City who

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Villa Park · 4.309

Fees

Summary

This section of the Villa Park municipal ordinance outlines various fees associated with licenses for coin-operated amusement devices, game rooms, and suppliers. It specifies fees for original issuance, annual renewal, exchange transfers, and includes late fees for unpaid license fees.

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above shall be in addition to the following fees, which shall be paid at the time of original application or renewal: (1) The license fee for each coin-operated amusement device maintained, operated or kept in any game room, liquor license premises or nonresidential premises per year or part of a year, not prorated, shall be one hundred ten dollars ($110.00). (2) The license fee for each game room license per year or part of a year, not prorated, shall

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Peotone · 112.39

Sale, Gift, Or Delivery Of Liquor To Persons Under 21 Years Of Age

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, gift, or delivery of alcoholic liquor to individuals under 21 years of age, intoxicated persons, or those known to have specific conditions. It also prohibits individuals under 21 from possessing or consuming alcohol and places responsibility on parents or guardians to prevent underage drinking in their residences.

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licensee, holding a retail liquor dealer's license in the village, nor any officer, associate, member, representative, agent, or employee of such licensee, shall sell, give, or deliver alcoholic liquor to any person under the age of 21 years, or to any intoxicated person or to any person known by him to be a habitual drunkard, spendthrift, insane, mentally ill, mentally deficient, or in need of mental treatment. No person, after purchasing or otherwise obtaining alcoholic liquor shall give

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Palos Park · 808.20

Sales To And Employment Of Minors.

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, giving away, or delivery of alcoholic liquor to minors by licensees and their employees. It also restricts the employment of minors in roles related to entertainment, hosting, or handling alcoholic beverages on licensed premises, with specific limitations if alcohol sales are not the principal business.

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host or hostess in or upon a licensed premises where the principal business is the sale of alcoholic liquor at retail. A minor engaged, employed or permitted to work in or upon a licensed premises where the sale of alcoholic liquor is not the main or principal business may not work as an entertainer, host or hostess or in connection with the handling, selling, serving or delivering of alcoholic liquor. (Ord. 1974-4. Passed

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Shorewood · 3.18.9

Number Of Video Gaming Licenses

Summary

This section restricts video gaming licenses to businesses that currently hold an eligible liquor license within the Village of Shorewood. This restriction remains in effect until the President and Board of Trustees determine otherwise.

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Until further determination of the President and Board of Trustees only those businesses which currently hold an eligible liquor license as set forth in section 3-18-1 of this chapter within the Village are eligible to obtain a license for video gaming

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Grayslake · 2.04.130

Emergency and disaster situations

Summary

This section outlines the process and powers granted to the Grayslake village president during a state of emergency, including executive orders for public works, contracts, and expenditures. It specifies conditions for declaring a state of emergency, referencing the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, and designates a successor in case of the president's incapacity.

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that: a. The village president may authorize relief from the strict restrictions and requirements of this Code, including without limitation: (1) Subsection 17.20.030F of the zoning ordinance relating to temporary use permits; (2) Any applicant's previously authorized liquor license issued pursuant to Chapter 5.08 of this Code, including without limitation the scope of the licensed premises; and (3) Any outdoor restaurant seating license pursuant to Chapter 5.84 of this Code; b. The village president may authorize and allocate

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Wadsworth · 3.1.12

Waiver Of License For Sale Of Business

Summary

This section outlines the process for a liquor licensee in Wadsworth to transfer their business. The licensee must formally waive their rights in writing to the LLCC and surrender their license, while the new owner can apply for a new license and pay the associated fee.

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shall sell or dispose of his business during the period of the license, he may waive his rights as a licensee in writing to the LLCC. Upon submittal of said letter to the LLCC, the licensee must surrender his liquor license. The person to whom the business is being sold may make application for a new license and deliver to the LLCC with such application a check in payment of the initial license

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Diamond · 110.21

Service Restrictions

Summary

This section prohibits licensees from serving more than one drink at a time to a single person (with exceptions for wine with meals), serving distilled spirits in original containers, offering unlimited drinks for a fixed price, or increasing drink volume without a proportional price increase. It also restricts drinking games and promotions, and requires licensees to maintain price schedules.

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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. (5) Encourage or permit, on the licensed premises, any game or contest which involves drinking alcoholic liquor or the awarding alcoholic liquor as prizes for such games or contest...Advertise or promote, in any form, on or off the licensed premises, the provisions set forth in this section. (B) All 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. (C) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a licensee from: (1) Offering free food or entertainment as permitted under this chapter. (2) Including drinks

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Darien · 3.3.7.18

Payment Of Fees, Expiration Date

Summary

This section outlines the payment of liquor license fees to the City Clerk, with application fees returned if denied and deposited into the General Fund. It also specifies a nonrefundable investigation fee and associated costs, and states that all licenses expire annually on June 30.

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liquor license fees shall be paid to the City Clerk at the time of application. If the license is denied, such application fee shall be returned. Said license fees shall be deposited in the General Fund of the City. A separate fifty dollar ($50.00) nonrefundable license application fee for each person to be investigated under section 3-3-17 of this chapter plus reasonable costs shall be tendered to the City Clerk with each application submitted for license. Such additional

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Oak Forest · 111.40

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used within the Alcoholic Beverage Sales subchapter of the Oak Forest municipal ordinance. It clarifies terms such as ALCOHOL, ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, BEER, CONSUMPTION SALES, CONVENIENCE BUSINESS, HOTEL, and LICENSEE.

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sleeping accommodations and for dining conducted in the same building or buildings in connection therewith. The building or structure shall be provided with adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity. LICENSEE. A representative of the liquor license holder to include every officer, shareholder, associate, member, manager, agent, representative and employee of the licensee. LIQUOR STORE. A business whose primary purpose is for the package sale of liquor. LOCAL LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSIONER. The Mayor of the city. ORIGINAL...whiskey, gin, vodka or other spirituous liquids, and such liquors where rectified, blended or otherwise mixed with alcohol or other substances. TAVERN. An establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold do be consumed on the premises whose sales of liquor exceed 70% of the gross sales of the business. TO SELL. Includes keeping or exposing for sale and to keep with intent to sell. VIDEO GAMING. The installation and operation of any video gaming terminals or any electronic video game machine

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Stone Park · 111.02

Restrictions On Issuance Of Licenses

Summary

This section outlines restrictions on the issuance of licenses by the Liquor Commissioner in Stone Park. It prohibits issuance to individuals lacking good character, those with previous revoked liquor licenses (without proof of rehabilitation), individuals under 21, and those unable to demonstrate a leasehold interest, adequate dram shop insurance, and liability insurance.

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license shall be issued to: (A) A person who is not of good character and reputation in the community in which he or she resides and within the village; (B) A person whose liquor license has been previously revoked, unless it can be shown that he or she has been rehabilitated and is not likely to suffer another revocation; (C) A person who has not reached the age of 21 years; and/or (D) A person who cannot satisfy the Liquor

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Niles · 22.696

Contents of application for license

Summary

This section outlines the required information for an initial and renewal license application for an outdoor seating area. It details necessary documents like site plans, furniture specifications, management plans, owner consent, fees, and proof of insurance.

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public way (public way outdoor seating areas) shall provide an executed license agreement for use of the public way. (a) Certifying that the applicant possesses the required levels of general liability, workers' compensation and, if applicable, liquor liability insurance. (b) Renewal license application. All applicants seeking to renew a license for an outdoor seating area shall be required to submit a current certificate of insurance, if applicable, (located within a R.O.W.) and a description of any changes to the layout

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Stickney · 6.49

Restrictions on issuance and retention of certain classes of licenses

Summary

This section outlines specific criteria for issuing and retaining Class E restaurant licenses, emphasizing full-service dining and incidental alcohol sales, and prohibits video gaming terminals except under grandfathered conditions. It also details proximity restrictions for issuing Class K licenses related to other Class K establishments, schools, and gambling facilities.

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limited food service, such as provided by lounges, luncheonettes, diners, coffee shops, drive-ins, etc., do not satisfy the requirements for this license classification. No video gaming terminals shall be permitted on any premises operating under a class E liquor license, except upon the majority vote of the board of trustees of the village. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any class E licensee operating video gaming terminals as of September 1, 2017 may continue its video gaming operations until the licensee leases...riverboat gambling facility. (4) After September 1, 2017, no class K license shall be issued to any establishment which has been operational and open to the public for a period of less than six months, except as authorized upon the majority vote of the board of trustees. (Code 1981, § 3-12; Ord. No. 2017-18, Art. II, § 3.4, 9-5-2017) State Law reference— Sales of alcoholic liquor by restaurants, 235 ILCS 5/6-25

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Oakbrook Terrace · 111.008

Live entertainment

Summary

This section defines live entertainment and establishes a permit requirement for its offering on licensed premises, including a review process by the Commissioner based on specific criteria and input from city staff and police.

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instruments and with or without sound amplification devices or speakers. Live entertainment shall not include performance dancers, as performance dancing is prohibited by § 111.028(E)(2) of this subchapter. (B) In addition to the requirements for issuance of a liquor license which are established in this subchapter, any applicant seeking to offer live entertainment on any licensed premises shall first seek the permission of the Commissioner, whether such live entertainment is to be offered on an ongoing basis

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