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New Lenox · 6.28

Location restrictions

Summary

This section prohibits the issuance of liquor sales licenses within 100 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, or other specific institutions, with several exemptions. It also allows churches and private schools to obtain licenses for limited sales during specific 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, hospital, home for aged or indigent persons or for veterans, their wives, or children, or any military or naval station. This prohibition shall not apply to hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs, or to restaurants, food shops, or other places where the sale of alcoholic liquors is not the principal...business carried on, or such place of business so exempted shall have been established for such purposes prior to the taking effect of this chapter. Nor shall this restriction apply to the renewal of a license for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor or premises within 100 feet of any church where the church has been established within such 100 feet since the issuance of the original license. In the case of a church the distance of 100 feet
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Schaumburg · 36.035

DEFINITIONS

Summary

This section defines key terms related to the Food and Beverage Tax for the Village of Schaumburg. It clarifies definitions for alcoholic liquor, amendments to tax returns, food and beverage, purchase at retail, and retail food facility.

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consumed within or upon the premises where the transaction or sale occurs. PURCHASE AT RETAIL: To obtain food, beverages and alcoholic liquor for use or consumption in exchange for a consideration, whether in the form of money, credits, barter or any other nature, and not for resale. RETAIL FOOD FACILITY: Any establishment licensed by the Village of Schaumburg or regulated by the State of Illinois, Department of Public Health, and as defined as a retail food facility/establishment under the food...residential care facilities, j) programs for the central preparation of meals to be delivered and consumed at private residences of the disabled or the elderly, or k) other facilities of not for profit associations or corporations. RETAIL LIQUOR FACILITY: Any establishment licensed under the provisions of title 11, chapter 112 of this Code. RETAILER: A person who sells or offers for sale food, beverages and alcoholic liquor for use or consumption and not for resale. Includes an individual, corporation
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Willowbrook · 3.12.22

Revocation; Suspension; Costs

Summary

This section outlines the Willowbrook Local Liquor Control Commissioner's authority to revoke or suspend liquor licenses, levy fines for violations, and impose temporary closures in cases of immediate community welfare threats. It specifies procedures for hearings, notice, and maximum fine amounts.

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner or appointed Deputy Local Liquor Control Commissioner may revoke or suspend any license issued by him if he determines that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of the Liquor Control Act or any provision of this Code or any applicable rule or regulation established by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner or the Illinois Liquor Control Commission which is not inconsistent with law. In addition to any suspension or revocation, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner...Control Commissioner with a three (3) day prior written notice to the licensee affording the licensee an opportunity to appear and defend. (C)   If the Local Liquor Control Commissioner or Deputy Local Liquor Control Commissioner has reason to believe that any continued operation of a particular licensed premises will immediately threaten the welfare of the community he may, upon the issuance of a written order stating the reason for such conclusion, and without notice or hearing, order the licensed premises
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Bellwood · 112.28

Possession Of Alcoholic Liquor In Vehicles

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the possession of alcoholic liquor in vehicles unless it is in its original, unopened package. However, it provides an exception allowing restaurants to permit patrons to take an unsealed, partially consumed bottle of wine off-premises if it was purchased with a meal and consumed on-site, with specific resealing and packaging requirements.

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section, no person shall transport, carry, possess or have any alcoholic liquor in or upon any motor vehicle except in the original package with the seal unbroken. (B)   Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a restaurant licensed to sell alcoholic liquor in the village may permit a patron to remove one unsealed and partially consumed bottle of wine for off-premises consumption provided that the patron has purchased a meal and consumed a portion of the bottle of wine
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Diamond · 110.30

Notices; Signage

Summary

This section mandates that all liquor licensees prominently display specific informational signs on their premises, including warnings about underage drinking, health risks associated with alcohol consumption during pregnancy, a smoking warning, age verification requirements, and copies of their health department certificate and business license.

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ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE (OASA) AT 1-800-843-6154" On any licensed premises where cigarettes are offered for retail sale, a white card bearing red letters at least 1/2 inch in height the following Surgeon General's Warning which shall read substantially as follows: "SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: SMOKING BY PREGNANT WOMEN MAY RESULT IN FETAL INJURY, PREMATURE BIRTH, AND LOW BIRTH WEIGHT. " (C) Illinois Liquor Control Commission age verification sign. A printed card/paper approximately 8" x 10" , which...approximately 5" x 7" bearing the occupancy restrictions applicable to the licensed premises pursuant to state and/or local fire code regulations, codes and ordinances. (G) Price list . A copy of the current price list for all alcoholic liquor sold at the licensed premises, as required to be maintained pursuant to § 110.21(B) of this Chapter. (Ord. 2023-05, passed
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Plainfield · 4.45

Notices; signage

Summary

This section mandates that all alcoholic liquor licensees in Plainfield prominently display several specific notices and signs on their premises, including warnings about underage drinking and pregnancy risks, age verification requirements, health department certificates, and business licenses.

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beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects." On any licensed premises where cigarettes are offered for retail sale, a white card bearing red letters at least one-half inch in height the following surgeon general's warning which shall read substantially as follows: "Surgeon General's Warning: Smoking by pregnant women may result in fetal injury, premature birth, and low birth weight." (3) Illinois Liquor Control Commission age verification sign. A printed card/paper approximately eight (8) inches...seven (7) inches bearing the occupancy restrictions applicable to the licensed premises pursuant to state and/or local fire code regulations, codes and ordinances. (7) Price list. A copy of the current price list for all alcoholic liquor sold at the licensed premises, as required to be maintained pursuant to section 4-36(b) of this article
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Round Lake Park · 111.06

POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN PUBLIC PLACES

Summary

This section prohibits the possession of alcoholic liquor in public places within Round Lake Park, with an exception for liquor in its original, sealed container. It also exempts individuals on licensed premises where liquor is dispensed for on-site consumption.

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other public place in the village except where such liquor is in the original package and with the seal unbroken. (B) This section shall not apply if the person is within a structure on premises licensed to dispense alcoholic liquors for consumption on premises. (Ord. 94-8, passed
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South Barrington · 3.11.1

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms relevant to the Prepared Food and Beverage Tax in South Barrington. It defines alcoholic liquor, prepared foods, purchase at retail, retail food facility, retail liquor facility, and retailer.

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soft drink parlor, ice cream parlor, tearoom, delicatessen, movie theater, mobile food or beverage or ice cream vehicle, hotel, motel, club, concession stand, and publicly and privately owned athletic clubs, health clubs, golf courses, and parks. RETAIL LIQUOR FACILITY: Any establishment licensed under and/or subject to the provisions of this Chapter, as amended. RETAILER: An owner and/or operator who sells or offers for sale prepared foods and/or alcoholic liquor for use of consumption and not for resale. An owner and/or
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Beecher · 3.4.15

Location Restrictions

Summary

This section prohibits the issuance of new retail liquor licenses within 100 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, or certain other institutions, with specific exceptions for hotels, clubs, and restaurants where liquor sales are not the primary business. It also addresses renewals when a church or school is established after the original license was issued.

Section Text
license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within one hundred feet (100') of any church, school (other than an institution of higher learning), hospital, home for the 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 the sale of alcoholic liquors is not the principal business; nor to the renewal of a license for the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor on premises within one hundred feet (100') of any church or school where the church or school has been established within such one hundred feet (100') since the issuance of the original license. In the case
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Frankfort · 113.42

Sales Near Churches, School And The Like

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the issuance of licenses for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, and other specific institutions, with several exceptions for established businesses and certain types of sales.

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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 the 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, congregate elderly housing facility, regularly organized clubs or to restaurants, food shops or other places where sale of alcoholic liquors...principal business carried on, if such place of business so exempted shall have been established for such purposes prior to the taking effect of this chapter; 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 shall be measured to the nearest part of any building used for worship services or educational programs and not to property boundaries. Nothing
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Hampshire · 3.1.15

Basset Training

Summary

This section mandates that all alcohol servers in Hampshire must complete a state-certified BASSET program by July 1, 2016. Newly hired servers have 120 days to complete the training, and all servers must possess and present proof of completion upon request by authorities.

Section Text
term "alcohol server" means a person who sells or serves alcoholic beverages at retail, and anyone whose job description entails the checking of identification for the purchase of alcoholic beverages at retail or for entry into the licensed premises of a liquor establishment in the village. 2.   Each alcohol server shall at all times maintain and make available upon request by any state or local liquor control authorities a certificate evidencing his or her completion of BASSET training
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Wayne · 5.3.4

Curfew; Regulation Of Certain Businesses

Summary

During a declared state of emergency, the Village President can impose a curfew, order the closure or restriction of sales for certain businesses (particularly those selling alcohol, firearms, and flammable liquids), and implement other measures to protect life and property.

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Order the closing of any business holding a license for the sale of alcoholic beverages 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, dispensing or giving away in any manner of any firearms, or firearm ammunition, or both; E.   Order the discontinuance of the sale, distribution
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Rockdale · 10.12

Hours of sale

Summary

This section prohibits licensees from operating, admitting the public, selling, giving away, or allowing the consumption of alcoholic liquor on licensed premises outside of the established hours. The permitted hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily, Sunday through Saturday.

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chapter to remain open for business or to admit the public to any licensed premises, or to sell or offer for sale at retail, or to offer to give away, or to allow consumption of, on any licensed premises, any alcoholic liquor in the village, except during the following hours: Sundays through Saturdays, inclusive, 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. (Code 1983, § 4-14; Ord. No. 333, § I, 9-23-1960; Ord. No. 498, § 24, 3-3-1975) State
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Sleepy Hollow · 3.3.10

Insurance

Summary

This section requires all businesses licensed to sell alcoholic liquor in Sleepy Hollow to carry dramshop insurance that meets the minimum coverage limits set by the Illinois Liquor Control Act. Licensees must submit proof of insurance and premium payment before obtaining a license and must notify the village in writing within ten days of any insurance cancellation.

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persons licensed to sell alcoholic liquor within the village under the provisions of this chapter shall carry dramshop insurance with limits of coverage in accord with the limits of recovery established by the Illinois Liquor Control Act; and evidence of such dramshop insurance shall be filed with the village clerk, together with a receipt for the payment of the premiums thereon, before any license shall be issued hereunder, and furthermore, said licensee shall be required to notify the village
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Dolton · 112.103

Restrictions On Issuance Of License

Summary

This section outlines eligibility requirements for licenses, stipulating that applicants must be over 21 and US citizens. It also mandates that licensed establishments selling alcohol must adhere to the state's Video Gaming Act and Gaming Board regulations.

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license shall be issued to any applicant unless he or she shall be over 21 years of age and a citizen of the United States. (B)   Every establishment licensed to sell alcoholic liquor shall comply with all provisions of the state’s Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/1 et seq., and all rules, regulations and restrictions imposed by the state’s Gaming Board. (Ord. 12-566, passed
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Grayslake · 5.08.010

Purpose

Summary

This section outlines the primary purposes of the chapter, which are to regulate the retail sale of alcoholic liquor by license only, restrict sales to specific types of establishments and formats, and prohibit underage access and consumption to prevent associated negative behaviors.

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Consistent with the Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934, 235 ILCS 5 (the "act"), and other applicable state laws, the purposes of this chapter are: A. To limit the sale of alcoholic liquor at retail by license only and only in its original package or by restaurants, lounges, organized clubs, recreational facilities, civic events, or hotels. B. To prohibit the sale to, purchase of, consumption by, or possession of alcoholic liquor by persons under the age of twenty
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Norridge · 22.2

Closing hours generally; 24-hour operation

Summary

This Norridge ordinance establishes general closing hours for businesses from 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., but allows for waivers for specific business types to operate 24 hours, subject to village board approval and specific conditions.

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permit such a business to obtain a 24-hour business license and conduct business between the hours of 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. The following businesses are eligible to request a waiver: 1. A business licensed to sell alcoholic liquor under chapter 6 of this Code are set forth in chapter 6 of this Code. 2. A business primarily engaged in the sale and dispensing of gasoline, diesel fuel or ethanol for transportation purposes may elect 24-hour...mechanical or tire repair work of any kind on the premises between 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. 3. A retail pharmacy which dispenses prescription medication may elect 24-hour operation, if, and only if, there is a licensed pharmacist on duty at all times. 4. A business primarily engaged in food preparation and sales. 5. A health club or exercise facility with a facility in excess of 25,000 square feet, a swimming pool, commercial exercise equipment which
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Wayne · 3.2.5

Restrictions On Licenses

Summary

This section outlines various disqualifications for obtaining a liquor license in Wayne, covering criteria such as character, citizenship, criminal history, past license revocations, and corporate ownership structure.

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person who has been convicted of a violation of any federal or state law concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic liquor, or who shall have forfeited his bond to appear in court to answer charges for any such violation; M.   A person who does not beneficially own the premises for which a license is sought, or does not have a lease thereof for the full period for which the license is issued; N.   Any elected public official...board member of a class C licensee from which applicant or licensee the official, employee or appointee derives no direct or indirect pecuniary benefit; O.   Any applicant who shall fail to be eligible for and receive a license to sell alcoholic liquor from the state, except where such applicant fails to be eligible due to the location requirements of the state; P.   A person who is not a beneficial owner of the business to be operated by the licensee
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North Riverside · 8.36.290

Alcoholic beverages prohibited—Exception

Summary

Restaurants in North Riverside are prohibited from allowing the consumption of alcoholic beverages unless they also hold an alcoholic liquor dealer license.

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person, firm, or corporation licensed under the terms of this chapter to operate a restaurant in the village shall permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages by parties therein, unless such licensee shall also be licensed as an alcoholic liquor dealer under the provisions of Chapter 5.02. (Ord. 72-O-7, 1972: prior code
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Steger · 6.45

Card games; gambling

Summary

This ordinance prohibits card games and gambling on premises licensed to sell alcohol. However, it exempts state-licensed video gaming devices operated in compliance with Illinois law.

Section Text
There shall be no card games or gambling allowed on any premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor. However, the prohibitions provided in this chapter and any other chapter and section in this Code that may reference or govern gambling or gaming shall not apply to any device for which a license or permit has been issued by the state gaming board pursuant to the Illinois Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/1 et seq., so long as such device is conducted
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Carol Stream · 11.2.26

Sales To Minors, Habitual Drunkards, Spendthrifts And Mental Incompetents

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, giving, or delivery of alcoholic liquor to minors, intoxicated persons, habitual drunkards, spendthrifts, or those mentally incapacitated. It also mandates specific alcohol server training for certain employees and requires adult signature verification for alcohol deliveries.

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need of mental treatment. No person, after purchasing or otherwise obtaining alcoholic liquor, shall sell, give or deliver such alcoholic liquor to any person under the age of 21 years, except in the performance of a religious ceremony or service. (B)   Each employee of a Class A, B, C, F, G, I, N or P license, who will be engaged in selling...mixing, preparing, serving or delivering alcoholic beverages to customers, guests or patrons, for consumption on or off of the premises, shall successfully complete a Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training program conducted by an agency licensed by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. Such training shall be completed not more than 60 days after the employee begins employment with the licensee. A copy of the employee's certificate of completion of training shall be filed with the Liquor Commissioner
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Roselle · 9.569

Premises restrictions

Summary

This section prohibits massage businesses from operating on premises licensed for alcohol sales and requires compliance with village codes. It also imposes a one-year moratorium on new licenses for premises where a previous license was revoked for cause.

Section Text
massage business shall be located on any premises for which a license to sell alcoholic liquor has been issued. (b) The massage business premises shall be in compliance with applicable codes and ordinances of the village, including, but not limited to, zoning, building and life safety codes. (c) When any license shall have been revoked for cause, no license shall be granted to any person for the period of one (1) year thereafter for the conduct of a massage business
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Lombard · 112.38

Solicitation

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This section prohibits licensees from allowing individuals on premises where alcohol is sold to solicit others to purchase alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. It also specifically makes it unlawful for anyone under 21 to solicit a person to buy alcoholic liquor for them.

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unlawful for any licensee, his manager, or other person in charge of any licensed premises where alcoholic liquor is sold or offered for sale for consumption thereon, to permit anyone to remain on the premises who shall solicit any patron or customer thereof to purchase alcoholic or nonalcoholic liquor for her, himself, or any other person therein. Except as provided in subsection 112.33(B) of this Code, it shall be unlawful for anyone under the age of 21 years
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Joliet · 4.40.1

Alcoholic beverages on any parking lot, parking garage, business property, or vacant lots

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This ordinance prohibits the possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages on public parking lots, parking garages, business properties accessible to the public, and vacant lots accessible to the public. Exceptions are made for licensed establishments where alcohol sales or consumption are permitted.

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permitted in a residential zoning district; or (3) Any vacant lot accessible to the public with or without the owner's permission. (b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to any location that has been specifically licensed by the Joliet Liquor Control Commissioner to permit the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. (c) The term "alcoholic beverages" as used in this section shall have the same meaning as the term "alcoholic liquor" as defined in this article. The terms "parking
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West Dundee · 3.11.12

Premises Restrictions

Summary

This section prohibits massage therapy clinics from operating on premises licensed for alcohol sales and requires compliance with all village codes and ordinances. It also establishes a one-year moratorium on new licenses for premises where a previous license was revoked for cause.

Section Text
massage therapy clinic shall be located on any premises for which a license to sell alcoholic liquor has been issued. B.   The massage therapy clinic premises shall be in compliance with applicable codes and ordinances of the village, including, but not limited to, zoning, building, fire and life safety codes. C.   When any license has been revoked for cause, no license shall be granted to any person for the period of one year thereafter for the conduct of a massage
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