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Calumet City · 6.3

Unlawful possession and consumption by persons under age

Summary

This section prohibits individuals under 21 years old from consuming, purchasing, accepting delivery of, or possessing alcoholic liquor in Calumet City, with specific exceptions for religious services and consumption under parental supervision in a private home. It also prohibits adults from providing alcohol to minors and restricts underage individuals from drawing, pouring, mixing, or selling alcohol in licensed premises.

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twenty-one (21) years, except as allowed under subsection (a) of this section. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of twenty-year (21) years to draw, pour, mix or sell any alcoholic liquor in any licensed retail premises within the city limits. (Code 1980, § 3-31.1; Ord. No. 86-24, § 4, 8-14-1986; Ord. No. 00-45, § 1, 8-24-2000) Editor's note— Section 4 of Ord. No. 86-24, adopted
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Crete · 4.32

Revocation

Summary

This section allows the president of Crete to revoke a retail liquor dealer's license for cause, following procedures outlined in state law. It references specific Illinois statutes governing revocation.

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president may revoke any retail liquor dealer's license for cause in the manner provided by law. (Code 1965, Art. 9.19; Ord. No. 88-1, § 1, 1-25-88) State Law reference— Revocation for cause authorized, 235 ILCS 5/4-4; revocation procedures, 235 ILCS 5/7-5
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Merrionette Park · 110.26

Employment

Summary

This section prohibits licensees and their employees from allowing individuals under the age of 18 to tend bar, serve, or prepare alcoholic beverages on licensed retail premises.

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shall be unlawful for any licensee or employee of the licensee to engage or employ or permit any person under the age of 18 to tend bar, serve, or to draw, pour or mix any alcoholic liquor in any licensed retail premises. (Ord. 93-631, passed 11-17-93; Am. Ord. 10-1011, passed
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Aurora · Sec 8-

121 Minors Prohibited

Summary

This ordinance prohibits minors under 18 from being in a poolroom unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. It also makes it illegal for individuals to misrepresent their age to enter or remain in a poolroom, with an exception for not-for-profit youth centers without casino entertainment devices.

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remain therein, when such person is in fact under eighteen (18) years of age. However, this subsection shall not apply to any not-for-profit youth center with no casino entertainment devices. 2. If a poolroom is also licensed as a liquor establishment under Chapter 6 of this Code, in accordance with section 8-126 hereof, the age requirements of said Chapter 6 shall prevail
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Cicero · 10.107

Certain persons

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This section prohibits licensees and their employees from selling, giving, or delivering alcoholic liquor to individuals under 21 years of age, or to those who are intoxicated, habitual drunkards, spendthrifts, insane, mentally ill, mentally deficient, or in need of mental treatment. Violators face fines.

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shall be unlawful for any licensee, his manager or other person in charge or employed by the licensee or manager authorized to sell, give or deliver alcoholic liquor in the licensed premises to sell, give or deliver to any person under the age of 21 years or to any intoxicated person or person known to be a habitual drunkard, a spendthrift or to be insane, mentally ill, mentally deficient or in need of mental treatment. (b) Any person violating subsection
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Golf · 3.2.12

Minors

Summary

This section prohibits individuals under 21 from obtaining intoxicating liquors from licensed establishments through misrepresentation of their age. Violators face a class C penalty.

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person being under the age of twenty one (21) years who shall obtain from the proprietor of any license any intoxicating liquors under the false pretense of being then of age shall, upon conviction, be subject to a class C penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. (Ord. 68-3, 7-31-1968; amd. 1989 Code
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Hanover Park · 10.31

Multiple locations

Summary

This section requires that a separate local retail liquor dealer's license be obtained for each distinct location, place, or premise that is situated under the same roof or at a single street address.

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Where two or more locations, places or premises are under the same roof or at one street address, a separate local retail liquor dealer's license shall be obtained for each such location, place or premise. (Code
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Oak Lawn · 2.22.1

Established; Composition

Summary

This section establishes a Liquor and Tobacco Licensing Review Board and specifies its composition. The board will consist of seven members appointed by the Village President, who also holds the sole discretion for their tenure.

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There is hereby established a Liquor and Tobacco Licensing Review Board which shall consist of seven (7) persons who are appointed by, and serve at the sole discretion of, the Village President. (Ords
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Matteson · 111.17

Age Of Employees

Summary

This section prohibits individuals under 21 from attending bars and from performing any duties related to alcoholic liquor (drawing, pouring, mixing) in licensed retail establishments.

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person under the age of 21 years is prohibited from at any time attending any bar and from drawing, pouring or mixing any alcoholic liquor in any licensed retail premises. (2000 Code, § 111.15) (Ord. 1042, passed 1-7-1980) Penalty
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South Chicago Heights · 6.27

Termination date

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Each retail liquor dealer's license, as provided for in this article, shall terminate on April 30 next following the date of issuance
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Midlothian · 5.6.18

Closing Hours

Summary

This section outlines the lawful hours for selling, consuming, or providing alcoholic liquor in licensed establishments within Midlothian. Different license classes and permit types have varying operational time restrictions.

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shall be unlawful to sell, consume or provide alcoholic liquor in any licensed establishment except during the following hours of operation; (A)   Class A, B, C, E, F, G and P: Between seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and two o'clock (2:00) A.M. (B)   Class D, H and I: Between seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and twelve o'clock (12:00) A.M. (C)   Temporary Permits/Complimentary Service: 1.   Block Party: Between seven o'clock
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Stone Park · 111.23

Drug Use; Trafficking

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the use, sale, or distribution of illegal chemical substances for consumption via injection, inhalation, or consumption within establishments that sell alcoholic beverages in Stone Park. It also holds liquor license holders, their agents, and employees responsible for preventing such activities on their premises.

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purpose of inhaling, consuming or injecting the same, in any dram shop or other place in the village where alcoholic beverages are sold or dispensed. (B)   It shall be unlawful for any holder of a retail liquor dealer’s license, or his or her agents and employees, to allow the usage or sale or distribution of any illegal chemical substance for the purpose of injecting, inhaling or consuming the same in any dram shop or other place in the village
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Willowbrook · 3.12.18

Violations

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violations of the Willowbrook liquor chapter. It specifies fines for underage persons, parents/guardians who permit violations, and for allowing minors to sit at the bar. It also prohibits the employment of individuals under 18 in serving alcohol.

Section Text
employee of such licensee to engage or employ or permit any person under the age of eighteen (18) years to tend bar, draw, pour, mix, serve or in any manner participate in the retail sale of any alcoholic liquor in any licensed retail premises
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University Park · 609.02

False identification; fraudulent obtaining of alcoholic beverages by minors

Summary

This ordinance prohibits providing false identification to minors to obtain alcohol, and prohibits minors from using false or someone else's identification to purchase alcohol. It also prohibits minors from possessing such false identification.

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twenty-one (21) years evidence of age and identification of any other person. (b) No person under the age of twenty-one (21) years shall present or offer to a holder of a Village retail liquor dealer's license, or his or her agent or employee, any written, printed or photostatic evidence of age and identity which is false, fraudulent or not actually his or her own for the purpose of ordering, purchasing, attempting to purchase or otherwise procuring
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Stone Park · 111.21

Gambling

Summary

This section prohibits gambling in establishments that sell alcohol, unless it is conducted in a manner authorized by the Video Gaming Act or other provisions of the code. It also makes it unlawful for liquor license holders to permit such gambling.

Section Text
dispensed, other than in a manner authorized by the Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq., and the provisions of this code. (B)   It shall be unlawful for any holder of a retail liquor dealer’s license, or his or her agents or employees, to suffer or permit gambling in any dram shop or other place in the village where alcoholic beverages are sold or dispensed, other than in a manner authorized by the Video Gaming
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Bannockburn · 260.426

Special uses

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This section lists various retail and business uses that are permitted in the Specialty Retail District, but only after obtaining a special use permit. It includes a broad range of retail categories and some financial, insurance, and real estate services.

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supermarket and wholly located in an enclosed structure. (5) Retail sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption and complimentary tastings of beer and wine accessory to a specially permitted grocery supermarket, subject to compliance with all applicable liquor regulations and license requirements. (6) Signage that does not strictly conform to the requirements of § 260-906 of this code. (7) Operation of a use permitted or specially permitted by the provisions of this article beyond the time specified
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Wheeling · 4.32.170

Minor—Employment

Summary

This ordinance prohibits licensees and their employees from allowing individuals under 18 years old to tend bar, draw, pour, mix, or take orders for alcoholic beverages on licensed retail premises.

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representative, agent or employee of such licensee to engage or employ or permit any person who is under the age of eighteen years to tend bar or to draw, pour, mix or take an order for any alcoholic liquor in any licensed retail premises
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Hillside · 6.3

Dance music permit

Summary

This section prohibits dance music at establishments with retail liquor dealer's licenses unless a permit has been obtained. The permit requirement applies to both live orchestras and reproduced music.

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There shall be no dance music at any place in operation under a retail liquor dealer's license, from an orchestra of one or more musicians or any reproduction of any orchestra or dance music, without having first obtained a permit therefor under the provisions of chapter 10, article V. (Code
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Stone Park · 111.22

Prostitution

Summary

This section prohibits the solicitation of prostitution in places where alcoholic beverages are sold in Stone Park. It also makes it unlawful for liquor license holders and their employees to allow such solicitation on their premises.

Section Text
person to solicit for the purpose of prostitution in any dram shop or other place in the village where alcoholic beverages are sold or dispensed. (B)   It shall be unlawful for any holder of a retail liquor dealer’s license, or his or her agents or employees, to suffer or permit the solicitation of prostitution in any dram shop or other place in the village when alcoholic beverages are sold or dispensed. (Prior Code, § 111.22) (Ord. 91-11, passed
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Burr Ridge · 10.07

Special Event Conditions

Summary

This section outlines express conditions for special event permits in Burr Ridge, covering fire and safety, access, occupancy, impact on surrounding properties, street usage, parking, traffic control, security, smoking, and alcohol.

Section Text
Special Event Coordinator or Village Administrator, or as required by Village Code or Ordinance, including but not limited to the applicable provisions of the following: Chapter 12, ROWs (Block Parties) Chapter 17, Food Dealers (Food Establishment license) Chapter 25, Liquor Control Chapter 48, Raffles Chapter 55, Signs (Temporary signage) Chapter 60, Taxation (Amusement & Places for Eating Tax) Building Ordinance Article VII (Fireworks
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Stone Park · 111.24

Drunkenness

Summary

This section prohibits individuals from becoming intoxicated in places that sell alcohol and makes it unlawful for establishments to serve alcohol to visibly intoxicated persons. It aims to prevent public intoxication and over-service of alcohol within the village.

Section Text
person to become intoxicated from the consumption of alcoholic beverages in any dram shop or other place in the village where alcoholic beverages are sold or dispensed. (B)   It shall be unlawful for any holder of a retail liquor dealer’s license, or his or her agents and employees, to allow service of alcoholic beverages to any person who is or appears to be intoxicated from the consumption of alcoholic beverages in any dram shop or other place
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Posen · 7.3.24

Revocation Procedure

Section Text
revocation or suspension by the President of any retail liquor dealer's license shall be in conformity with the procedure relating to same under the laws of the State. (1965 Code
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Darien · 3.3.17

Examination And Investigation Of Applicant

Summary

This section outlines the examination and investigation requirements for applicants seeking a retail liquor dealer's license or renewal in Darien. It grants the commissioner broad powers to gather information through examinations, testimony, and record requests, and mandates fingerprinting, photography, and record searches by the chief of police for all applicants and managers.

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Examination Of Applicant: The commissioner shall have the right to examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any applicant for a retail liquor dealer's license or for a renewal thereof, and/or books and records of any such applicant, to hear testimony and take proof for his information in the performance of his duties, and for such purpose to issue subpoenas which shall be effective in any part of this state. For the purpose of obtaining
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Hometown · 22.76

On-site consumption

Summary

This section permits on-site cannabis consumption within authorized dispensing organizations under specific conditions, including designated lounge areas, separation from sales, and restrictions on visibility and co-location with liquor-serving businesses.

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site consumption of cannabis and cannabis-infused products shall be permitted within a cannabis- dispensing organization authorized to operate under this article, provided the organization has an accessory business license therefor and complies with the following: (A) On-site consumption of cannabis shall only be permitted in a designated lounge area of the dispensary, which shall be secure and separated from the area of the dispensary where retail sales and/or delivery of cannabis occurs. (B) There shall be no more...visible from the exterior of the premises. (F) No cannabis dispensing organization allowing on-site consumption of cannabis and cannabis-infused products shall be located in a building having one or more tenants or businesses with a retail liquor dealer's license authorizing the consumption of any form of alcohol on the premises. (G) Access to the lounge shall only be permitted through the area of the dispensary where retail sales occur. There shall be no direct access
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North Riverside · 8.05.020

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms used in the chapter on Chronic Nuisance Properties. It clarifies definitions for various village officials, 'chronic nuisance property', 'enforcement action', and a list of 'nuisance activities'.

Section Text
defined in 720 ILCS 550/1 et seq.; 11. Possession, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance or any related offense as defined in 720 ILCS 570/100 et seq.; 12. Selling or offering for retail sale any alcoholic liquor without a license as prohibited by Section 5.02.020 of this code; 13. Owning, keeping or harboring a dangerous animal in violation of Section 6.04.015 of this code; 14. Accumulation of waste as prohibited by Chapter 8.16 of this code; 15. Violation
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