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Kildeer · 3.3.9

Location Restrictions

Summary

This section prohibits the issuance of liquor licenses for any premises located within one hundred feet of a church, school, hospital, home for the aged or indigent, or a military/naval station. The measurement for this distance is taken from the closest boundary of the property where these sensitive institutions are located.

Section Text

license shall be issued for sale of any alcoholic liquors on any premises within one hundred feet (100') of any church, school, hospital, home for aged or indigent persons, or for veterans, their wives or children or a military or naval station. In determining the distance provided for in this section, the closest boundaries of the lot or parcel of land upon which a church, school, etc., as herein defined, shall be construed as being a point from which measurement

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Buffalo Grove · 5.20.035

Consumption on property

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the consumption of alcoholic liquor on properties within Buffalo Grove that are not dwellings, house trailers, or mobile homes, unless a license is obtained under the relevant chapter.

Section Text

unlawful for any owner or occupant of property within the Village, other than dwellings, as defined in Title 17 of this Code, house trailers and mobile homes to permit alcoholic liquor to be consumed on such property without a license issued under this chapter

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Inverness · 3.1.5

Referral Of Application, Investigation, Recommendation

Summary

This section mandates the referral of liquor license applications to Village Trustees and the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police must investigate the applicant and provide a recommendation on their qualification to hold a license.

Section Text

Liquor Control Commissioner shall cause a copy of the license application to be forwarded promptly to each Village Trustee and to the Chief of Police of the Municipality. The Chief of Police shall investigate the applicant to determine the accuracy of the information provided in the application and shall provide to the President and Board of Trustees a report of such investigation, which shall include a recommendation of whether he finds the applicant qualified to hold a license pursuant

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Lindenhurst · 111.39

Election Days

Summary

This section permits licensed retailers to sell alcoholic liquor within Lindenhurst during the hours polls are open on national, State, County, or Municipal election days, including primaries.

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shall be lawful for any person to whom a license has been issued to sell at retail alcoholic liquor on the day of any national, State, County or Municipal election, including primary elections, during the hours the polls are open, within the Village limits. (1968 Code § 46.17) (Ord. 73-0-223, passed

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Highland Park · 119.575

Identification Books

Summary

This section requires all local liquor licensees in Highland Park to keep a government-issued identification book or booklet on the licensed premises at all times. This book must include descriptions and depictions of valid identification cards.

Section Text

local liquor licensees must maintain, at all times on the licensed premises, a federal or state government-issued book or booklet containing a description and depiction of valid identification cards

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Darien · 3.3.7.3

Class C License

Summary

This section outlines the requirements and regulations for a Class C liquor license in Darien, which is specifically for country clubs. It details permissible sales, operating hours, licensing fees, license limits, and provisions for live music.

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Class C license shall authorize the sale at retail and serving of alcoholic liquor for a country club (public/semipublic/private) only for consumption on the premises of the sale, provided such sale and serving is accessory to the main purpose of operating a country club on the premises. Serving of alcoholic liquor at a counter or bar shall be allowed under a Class C license to seated customers only. (Ord. 0-39-94, 9-19-1994) (B) It shall be unlawful...between one o'clock (1:00) A.M. and ten o'clock (10:00) A.M. The Commissioner may extend the hours for lawful sale and service of alcoholic liquor on special occasions such as New Year's Eve. (Ord. 0-24-14, 7-7-2014) (C) The annual fee for a Class C license shall be two thousand dollars ($2,000.00). (D) The number of Class C licenses shall be one (1). (E) Live music shall be permitted. Such music

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Glen Ellyn · 3.1.9

Transfer; change of location

Summary

This section outlines the conditions under which licenses issued by Glen Ellyn can be transferred or have their location changed. It specifies notification requirements and prohibits the transfer of certain types of licenses.

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Office ten days prior to the transfer, and no more than one transfer of any license shall be made within the license year. However, it shall be unlawful to transfer any hotel, alcoholic liquor, chauffeur's, itinerant merchant's, solicitor's or peddler's license or permit; and any attempted transfer thereof shall have no effect. The location of any licensed business or occupation, or of any permitted act, may be changed, provided ten days' written notice thereof is given

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Roselle · 3.31

Restrictions of issuance

Summary

This section outlines restrictions on the issuance of retail liquor licenses, prohibiting them near churches, schools, hospitals, or homes for the aged/indigent/veterans. It also restricts sales on premises with public access to residential units and creates an exception for churches and private schools selling liquor for specific non-consumption-related events.

Section Text

license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within one hundred (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. This prohibition shall not apply to hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs, food shops or other places where the sale of alcoholic liquor is not the principle business carried on nor to the renewal...such other portion of the building or structure which is used by the licensee, his family and personal guests. (c) Nothing in this section shall prohibit, the issuance of a class "N" license to any church or private school to sell at retail alcoholic liquor such sales are limited to periods when groups are assembled on the premises solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquors

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Inverness · 3.1.8

Temporary Licenses

Summary

This section outlines the requirements and procedures for obtaining a temporary liquor license in Inverness, limited to non-profit and religious organizations for special events. The license is valid for up to four days and requires specific application documentation, fees, and proof of dramshop insurance.

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state the time period for which the temporary license shall be applicable and shall state whether the license is for solely an outdoor or an indoor location. D. Such a temporary license shall authorize the retail sale and serving of, and/or the serving without charge of alcoholic liquor by the specified organization, at a special event, such as and including, but not limited to, a picnic, outing, festival or other such similar special occasion for consumption on the premises...dollars ($25.00) per day but no separate application fee shall be charged. Not more than four (4) such temporary licenses may be issued in any calendar year to any one applicant. No such temporary license may be issued until the village president as the liquor control commissioner has received evidence that the applicant shall have satisfactory dramshop insurance in effect during the period for which each such temporary license may be issued

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Grayslake · 5.08.060

License specific to premises-Permission for change of location

Summary

This section states that an issued alcohol sales license is valid only for the specific premises listed in the application and license. It explicitly prohibits operating at more than one location under a single license.

Section Text

license issued under this chapter shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only on the premises described in the application and in the license issued thereon (and only one location shall be so described in each license

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Joliet · 4.82

Powers and duties of the tobacco control commissioner

Summary

This section outlines the powers and duties of the Joliet Tobacco Control Commissioner, who also serves as the Liquor Commissioner. It details the commissioner's authority to grant licenses, conduct inspections, and impose sanctions such as fines, license suspension, or revocation for violations of tobacco regulations.

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just cause by the applicant, to grant tobacco licenses in accordance with the requirements of this article. (b) Right of entry. To enter into and to authorize any law enforcement officer, including deputy liquor commissioners, to enter at any time upon any premises licensed hereunder to determine whether any of the provisions of the State of Illinois, or of this Code have been violated. (c) Sanctions. After notice and hearing, the tobacco commissioner is authorized to take...tobacco license for up to thirty (30) days, or such longer period allowed by law; (3) Revoke a tobacco license for cause; (4) Establish reasonable restrictions and conditions on a tobacco license that are intended to reduce the likelihood of future violations of the city liquor code or that are reasonably necessary to protect public health and safety; (5) Other sanctions and actions permitted by law. (d) Imposing sanctions. Upon notice and hearing, any of the sanctions set forth

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Carol Stream · 11.2.13

Duplicate License

Summary

This section outlines the process for obtaining a duplicate alcoholic liquor dealer license if the original is lost or destroyed. A written application to the Liquor Control Commissioner and a $5 fee are required.

Section Text

event of the loss or destruction of a license issued pursuant to this article, upon written application to the Liquor Control Commissioner, and payment of a fee of $5, a duplicate license will be issued

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Antioch · 4.2C-6

Outdoor Sales At Taverns And Bars

Summary

This section permits outdoor alcoholic liquor sales at taverns and bars under specific conditions, including site plans, incidental use of sidewalks, and insurance and indemnification requirements if on public property.

Section Text

Sale of alcoholic liquor at taverns and bars for consumption outdoors pursuant to a class E-1 license, whether on private property or on public property, is permitted only if all of the following conditions are met in addition to every other applicable provision of this chapter: A. Description Of Premises: The licensee shall provide an accurate description of the location of each table, chair, bench or other seating, game or service area placed outdoors in the form...special event license in effect at any time, the provisions of the special event license shall be deemed to supersede the provisions of this subsection during the term of the said special event license. I. Hours Limited: No sales or service of alcoholic liquor shall be conducted or provided for consumption at an outdoor service area except during the hours that the establishment is allowed to sell or serve alcoholic liquor inside the principal building. J. Games: Outdoor recreation games

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Downers Grove · Sec 3.19

Change In Floor Plan Or Focus Of Operation

Summary

This section prohibits licensees from altering their floor plan, business theme, or operational focus without prior approval from the Local Liquor Commissioner. The Commissioner has discretion to approve, deny, or seek further review for such changes, with violations subject to penalties including license revocation.

Section Text

plan that would alter the seating, entertainment area or liquor service area, or make changes to the theme, business plan or advertising for the licensed business from what was presented at the time the license was issued without the prior approval of the Local Liquor Commissioner. Upon receipt of a written request for approval of any of the changes as provided in paragraph (a) of this Section, the Local Liquor Commissioner shall review such request and in his sole discretion...approve, deny or forward the request to the Local Liquor Commission for its review and recommendation. If the proposed changes are granted, the licensee may proceed to implement such changes in accordance with the approval granted, and subject to any conditions which may be established as part of such approval. If approval is denied, licensee shall continue to operate its business in the manner approved at the time the license was initially granted. A licensee shall be subject

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Montgomery · 3.24

Proximity to churches, schools, hospitals, etc

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the issuance of alcoholic liquor licenses within 100 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, and other sensitive institutions, with several exceptions for certain types of establishments and license renewals.

Section Text

license shall be issued for the sale of any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of any church (to the nearest part of any building, not property boundaries), school, hospital, home for aged or indigent persons or for veterans, their wives and 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, food shops or other places where the sale of alcoholic liquors

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Palatine · 4.10

Premises to be in full view and lighted

Summary

This ordinance requires that premises licensed for alcohol sales maintain a clear, unobstructed view into the interior from the street at all times, with an exception for areas with video gaming. It mandates continuous lighting during business hours and allows for license suspension or revocation if these visibility requirements are not met.

Section Text

premises upon which the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption upon the premises or package sales is licensed, no screen, blind, curtain, partition, article or thing shall be permitted in the windows or upon the doors of such licensed premises nor inside such premises which shall substantially prevent a clear view into the interior of such licensed premises from the street, road or sidewalk at all times, and no booth, screen, partition, or other obstruction nor any arrangement of lights...video gaming license, there shall be screening installed to reduce or eliminate the ability to view the video gaming terminals from the exterior. Such screening for establishments holding a Class VG license shall be in a manner acceptable to the village manager. All rooms where liquor is sold for consumption upon the premises shall be continuously lighted during business hours by natural light or artificial white light so that all parts of the interior of the premises shall be clearly

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Schaumburg · 112.18

LOCATION RESTRICTIONS

Summary

This section prohibits the issuance of liquor licenses for establishments located within 100 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, or homes for the aged or indigent. It clarifies how distance is measured and includes an exception for license renewals if the institution is established after the original license was issued.

Section Text

license shall be issued for the sale of any alcoholic liquors on any premises within one hundred feet (100') of any church, school, hospital, home for aged or indigent persons, or for veterans, their spouses or children or a military or naval station. In determining the distance provided for in this section, the boundaries of the lot, parcel or land upon which a "church", "school", or "hospital" as herein defined, shall be construed as being the point from which measurement...shall be taken. The word "premises" as herein defined, shall include the lot, plot or parcel of land upon which said alcoholic liquors are sold; provided this prohibition shall not apply to the renewal of the license within one hundred feet (100') of such institution where such institution has been established within one hundred feet (100') since the issuance of the original license. (Ord. 132, passed 2-13-1961; Am. Ord. 23-093, passed

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Romeoville · 112.051

Application

Summary

This section outlines the application process for a retail license in Romeoville, detailing the required information and documentation for individuals and corporations applying for a license.

Section Text

Application for a license required by § 112.050 shall be made to the Local Liquor Commissioner, in writing and signed by the applicant, if an individual, or a duly authorized agent thereof, if a corporation, verified by oath or affidavit presented not less than ten days prior to the date issuance is desired. (2) The application shall contain the following information and statements: (a) The name, age and address of the applicant if the applicant is a natural person, the names...promptly turned over to the Village Treasurer. (C) Applicants seeking the issuance of video gaming terminal endorsements under the applicable provisions of § 112.054 in connection with the issuance of a class of license under this chapter eligible to receive such endorsements shall additionally provide the Local Liquor Control Commissioner with copies of all documentation issued by the state and the State Gaming Board evidencing the valid and current licensure of all video gaming terminals for which endorsements are sought

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Romeoville · 112.035

Capacity Of Containers Regulated

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the retail sale of packaged alcoholic liquor in containers with a capacity of less than 51 milliliters, unless these smaller containers are kept in a location inaccessible to customers on the licensed premises.

Section Text

licensee under this chapter or its agent, servant or employee shall sell or permit to be sold at retail any packaged alcoholic liquor for use or consumption at a locale other than the licensed premises in any container that has a capacity of less than 51 milliliters, is labeled by the manufacturer as containing less than 51 milliliters or that actually contains less than 51 milliliters of alcoholic liquor, unless the same shall only be kept in locations within

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Antioch · 1.5.10

Deputy Local Liquor Control Commissioner

Summary

This section establishes the conditions of office, duties, hearing procedures, and compensation for the Deputy Local Liquor Control Commissioner in Antioch. The Deputy Commissioner acts on behalf of the Commissioner and possesses the same powers, including attending hearings and enforcing liquor code requirements.

Section Text

commissioner, which shall include but not be limited to attending all hearings, enforcing all requirements of the Village Code and licenses and performing all other duties incidental to the position of local liquor control commissioner. (1976 Code § 31.105) C. Hearings: All hearings regarding licenses and related matters shall be held at the Village Hall and shall be open to the public and be held in accordance with other such rules as established in the Village Code or in other provisions

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Blue Island · 111.41

Nuisance Activity

Summary

This section declares any premises used for the sale of alcohol in violation of state law or the chapter as a public nuisance. It prohibits nuisance activities by licensees, their staff, agents, or patrons, including violence, littering, loitering, and noise disturbances, considering these as per se nuisances.

Section Text

Nuisance declared. Any premises, licensed or unlicensed, used to conduct the sale of alcoholic liquors in violation of the Liquor Control Act of 1934 (235 ILCS 5/1-1. et seq.) or this chapter is declared a public nuisance per se, as defined in Chapter 95 of the City Code. Nuisance properties or nuisance activities are prohibited and cannot be engaged in by the licensee, licensee’s ownership, staff or agents, or patrons of the licensee. Any acts of violence, including

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North Aurora · 5.08.130

Licensed premises—Location restrictions

Summary

This ordinance restricts the location of licensed premises for alcoholic liquor sales, prohibiting them within 100 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, and other specified institutions. Exceptions are made for hotels, clubs, restaurants, and food shops where alcohol sales are not the primary business.

Section Text

license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within one hundred (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 not apply to hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs, or to restaurants, food shops or other places where sale of alcoholic liquors...shall be measured to the nearest part of any building used for worship services or educational programs, and not the property boundaries. B. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the issuance of a license to a church or private school to sell at retail alcoholic liquor if any such sales are limited to a period when groups are assembled on the premises solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale or consumption of alcoholic liquors

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Wonder Lake · 111.02

LICENSE AND COMPLIANCE REQUIRED

Summary

This section requires any person selling alcoholic liquor within Wonder Lake to obtain a license from the Local Commissioner. The Commissioner also has the authority to grant exemptions to state liquor control act prohibitions if deemed in the village's best interest.

Section Text

shall be unlawful for any person to sell at retail alcoholic liquor within the corporate limits of the village without having a license to do so, issued by the Local Commissioner, as provided by the state Liquor Control Act or in violation of the terms of this chapter. 2. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner may grant an exemption to the prohibition in section 6-11(a) of the Liquor Control Act of 1934, with or without conditions, when

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Yorkville · 3.3.2

License and compliance required

Summary

This section establishes that selling alcoholic liquor within Yorkville requires a license issued by the Local Commissioner. The Commissioner also has the authority to grant exemptions to this licensing requirement under specific conditions.

Section Text

shall be unlawful for any person to sell at retail alcoholic liquor within the corporate limits of the City without having a license so to do, issued by the Local Commissioner, as provided by the state Liquor Control Act or in violation of the terms of this chapter. B. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner may grant an exemption to the prohibition in section 6-11(a) of the Liquor Control Act of 1934, with or without conditions, when

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Mundelein · 2.68.050

Powers of commissioner—Quorum

Summary

This section outlines the powers and duties of the local liquor control commissioner, including issuing and revoking licenses, inspecting licensed premises, investigating citizen complaints, and managing license fees. It also defines the quorum and voting requirements for the local liquor control commission.

Section Text

Each local liquor control commissioner shall have the following powers, functions and duties with respect to licenses, other than licenses to manufacturers, importing distributors, distributors, nonbeverage users, railroads, airplanes and boats: (1) To grant and/or suspend for not more than thirty...days or revoke for cause all local licenses issued to persons for premises within his jurisdiction; (2) To enter or to authorize any law enforcing officer to enter at any time upon any premises licensed hereunder to determine whether any of the provisions of the Liquor Control Act of Illinois or any rules or regulations adopted by him or by the State Commission have been or are being violated, and at such time to examine the premises of the license

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Location Restrictions

Consumption on property

Referral Of Application, Investigation, Recommendation

Election Days

Identification Books

Class C License

Transfer; change of location

Restrictions of issuance

Temporary Licenses

License specific to premises-Permission for change of location

Powers and duties of the tobacco control commissioner

Duplicate License

Outdoor Sales At Taverns And Bars

Change In Floor Plan Or Focus Of Operation

Proximity to churches, schools, hospitals, etc

Premises to be in full view and lighted

LOCATION RESTRICTIONS

Application

Capacity Of Containers Regulated

Deputy Local Liquor Control Commissioner

Nuisance Activity

Licensed premises—Location restrictions

LICENSE AND COMPLIANCE REQUIRED

License and compliance required

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