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Aurora · Sec 8-

125 Location Of Premises For Poolroom

Summary

This section establishes location restrictions for poolrooms, requiring them to be in specific business or downtown zoning districts and prohibiting them within 500 feet of certain institutions or other poolrooms, with exceptions for existing establishments and certain youth centers.

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thereto. No license shall be issued for any poolroom within five hundred (500) feet of any church, hospital, or building used exclusively for kindergarten through high school age children for educational purposes, other liquor establishment, if applicable, or any other poolroom, unless the place to be licensed hereunder has been established as a place where amusement devices are kept, used and maintained before the establishment of such church, hospital, school, other liquor establishment or other poolroom. Such distance shall...measured from the nearest point of the premises for which application for license hereunder has been made and the entrance of the church, hospital, school, other liquor establishment, or other poolroom building. The requirements of subsections (a) and (b) hereof shall not apply to not-for-profit or government sponsored youth centers with no casino entertainment devices
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Romeoville · 112.064

License Valid Only In Specific Premises

Summary

This section prohibits the retail sale of alcoholic liquor at any location other than the specific premises listed on the issued license. It ensures that sales are confined to the authorized licensed establishment.

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shall be unlawful to sell alcoholic liquor at retail in the village at any other place than in or on the premises described in the license issued. (Prior Code, § 112.43) (Ord. 223, passed 1-8-1964) Penalty
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Schiller Park · 110.42

Violation Of Tax Acts; Refusal, Revocation, Or Suspension Of License

Summary

This section outlines grounds for the refusal, suspension, or revocation of liquor licenses in Schiller Park due to violations of state tax acts administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue. It specifies that such actions can be taken upon complaint from the Department of Revenue and can be reversed if the violations are resolved.

Section Text
addition to other ground specified in this chapter, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner, on a complaint of the Illinois Department of Revenue, shall refuse the issuance or renewal of a license, or suspend or revoke the license, of any person, for any of the following violations of any tax act administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue: (1)   Failure to make a tax return. (2)   The filing of a fraudulent return. (3)   Failure to pay all or part...receiving notice from the Illinois Department of Revenue that a violation of any of items (1) through (6) of subsection (A) above have been corrected or otherwise resolved to the satisfaction of the Illinois Department of Revenue, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may vacate an order of revocation. (Ord. 05-2509, passed 2-22-05) Penalty
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Countryside · 3.3.6

Private Recreational Clubs

Summary

This section defines private clubs, requires them to obtain a license unless they meet specific non-profit and tax-exempt criteria, outlines compliance with other city ordinances, and establishes the right of city officials to enter and inspect club premises.

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this title. (Ord. 00-38-0, 12-13-2000) D.   Compliance With Other Laws: Each private club licensed hereunder which sells any goods or merchandise, including, but not limited to, alcoholic liquor or beer, food, clothing or sports equipment shall secure a separate appropriate license therefor. Further, each such private club shall comply with all other ordinances of the city, including, but not limited to, those governing buildings 1 , zoning 2 , food handling 3 , liquor control 4 and health regulations
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Palos Hills · 5.10.091

Class C-1 license

Summary

This section defines a Class C-1 license in Palos Hills, which permits the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for on-premises consumption in a restaurant and lounge setting. It outlines operational requirements and associated fees.

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Class C-1 license shall authorize the retail sale, on the premises specified, of alcoholic liquor for the consumption on said premises only, and shall permit the licensee to remain open during the hours specified in Section 5.10.330. Premises licensed Class C-1 shall be a restaurant and lounge. The lounge shall have a sit-down bar and/or booths and tables. Premises licensed Class C-1 shall have full-service menu facilities and either tables and/or booths for the restaurant
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Gurnee · 6.34

Emergency closing

Summary

This section allows the local liquor control commissioner or chief of police to order a licensed premises closed for up to 48 hours without notice or hearing if its continued operation immediately threatens community safety or welfare. A threat is defined to include the commission of a felony offense involving personal injury on the premises.

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local liquor control commissioner or chief of police has reason to believe any continued operation of a particular licensed premises will immediately threaten the safety or welfare of the community, the local liquor control commissioner or chief of police may without notice or hearing, order the licensed premises closed for not more than 48 hours, except that if such licensee shall also be engaged in the conduct of another business or businesses on the licensed premises such order shall
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Merrionette Park · 110.08

Class D special occasion license

Summary

This section establishes a Class D special occasion license for clubs, organizations, or groups of individuals to sell alcoholic liquors to members and guests for on-premise consumption at special events, requiring a $50.00 per day license fee.

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club, organization or combined group of individuals desiring to sell alcoholic liquors at special occasions to its members and guests for consumption upon the premises where its special function is held, shall pay a license fee of $50.00 per day. (Ord. 93-631, passed
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Rolling Meadows · 22.111

Operating regulations

Summary

This section outlines operating regulations for licensed establishments selling Regulated Products, including sanitation, sales data record-keeping, prohibitions on consumption and exterior display, and specific requirements for warning signage and sales of tobacco and nicotine products.

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Free Illinois Act for retail tobacco stores (410 ILCS 82/35(2)) and shall concurrently file a copy of the affidavit with the city. (2) No premises licensed as a smoking lounge shall be licensed to deliver, sell, or offer to sell at retail any alcoholic liquor or to operate any video gaming terminals pursuant to Chapter 6 ("Alcoholic Beverages") of this Code. (3) No premises licensed as a smoking lounge shall operate as a Category I or Category II food
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Warrenville · 3.2.8

Investigation And Examination Of Applicant

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This section outlines the investigation and examination process for liquor license applicants in Warrenville, requiring background checks including fingerprinting and submission to state and federal authorities. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner is granted broad authority to examine applicants, licensees, and their records under oath.

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Investigation: No license shall be issued hereunder until the applicant shall have been investigated by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner and a report filed by said Commissioner approving the issuance of such license. As a part of this investigation all new applicants not heretofore licensed shall be fingerprinted and photographed by a law enforcement agency designated by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. The applicant's fingerprints and photographs shall be submitted to the investigation departments of the following law enforcement...State of Illinois and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A copy of the fingerprints and photographs shall be held by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. B.   Examination: The Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the right to examine or cause to be examined, under oath, any applicant for a local license or for a renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension has been served as provided by statute, and to examine or cause
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Aurora · Sec 8-

113 Location Of Premises For Arcade

Summary

This section outlines zoning and proximity requirements for arcade licenses in Aurora. It specifies permissible zoning districts and mandates a minimum distance from churches, hospitals, schools, liquor establishments, and other arcades, with exceptions for pre-existing establishments and youth centers.

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thereto. No license shall be issued for any arcade within five hundred (500) feet of any church, hospital or building used exclusively for kindergarten through high school age children for educational purposes, other liquor establishment, if applicable, or any other arcade, unless the place to be licensed hereunder has been established as a place where amusement devices or video gaming terminals are kept, used and maintained before the establishment of such church, hospital, school other liquor establishment, or other arcade...Such distance shall be measured from the entrance of the premises for which application for license hereunder has been made and the nearest point of the church, hospital, school, other liquor establishment, or other arcade building. State waivers for video gaming terminal location shall be accepted by the city. The requirements of subsections (a) and (b) hereof shall not apply to not-for-profit or government sponsored youth centers with no casino entertainment devices
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Maywood · 117.46

Access From Licensed Premises To Dwelling Quarters

Summary

This section prohibits the retail sale of alcoholic liquor on premises that have public access to residential or lodging areas within the same building or structure, with an exception for hotels. Private access for the licensee, their family, and guests is permitted.

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Except in the case of hotels, no alcoholic liquor shall be sold at retail upon any premises which has any access which leads directly from such premises to any other portion of the same building
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Rockdale · 26.235

Distance of licensed premises from church, school, etc

Summary

This section prohibits the issuance of licenses for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, homes for the aged or indigent, veteran's homes, or military/naval stations. Exemptions exist for certain establishments established prior to the ordinance's enactment, and a separate prohibition applies to businesses within 100 feet of an undertaking establishment or mortuary.

Section Text
license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of any church, school, 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, regularly organized clubs, or restaurants, food shops or other places where sale of alcoholic liquors is not the principal business carried on, if such place of business
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Maywood · 117.53

Outside Licensed Premises

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This ordinance prohibits licensees and their employees from allowing individuals to leave licensed premises with open containers of alcoholic liquor. The exception is for unopened, original packaged alcoholic liquor intended for off-site consumption.

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this chapter for any licensee, or any officer, associate, member, representative, agent or employee of any licensee, to allow or permit any individual to exit the licensed premises, or remain outside of the licensed premises on property under the control of the licensee, with alcoholic liquor in his or her possession, other than alcoholic liquor in its original package and unopened for consumption at another location. (Am. Ord. C0-03-01, passed
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Glen Ellyn · 3.19.37

Violation of Retailer's Occupation Tax Act

Summary

This section outlines grounds for the Local Liquor Control Commissioner in Glen Ellyn to refuse, suspend, or revoke a retail license based on violations of the "Retailer's Occupation Tax Act". These violations include failures related to tax returns, payments, record-keeping, and registration.

Section Text
addition to other grounds specified in this chapter, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may refuse the issuance or renewal of a retail license, or suspend or revoke such license, for any of the following violations of the "Retailer's Occupation Tax Act", approved June 28, 1933, as amended: (A) Failure to make a tax return; (B) The filing of a fraudulent return; (C) Failure to pay all or part of any tax or penalty finally determined
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Carol Stream · 11.2.6

Violation Of Retailers’ Occupation Tax Act

Summary

This section outlines grounds for the Carol Stream Liquor Control Commissioner to refuse, suspend, or revoke a retail liquor license based on violations of the state's Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Violations include issues with tax returns, payments, record-keeping, and registration.

Section Text
addition to other grounds specified in this article, the Liquor Control Commissioner may refuse the issuance or renewal of a retail license, or suspend or revoke such license, for any of the following violations of the state law: (A)   Failure to make a tax return; (B)   The filing of a fraudulent return; (C)   Failure to pay all or part of any tax or penalty finally determined to be due; (D)   Failure to keep books and records; (E)   Failure to secure
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Maywood · 117.40

Violation Of Retailers’ Occupation Tax Act

Summary

This section outlines grounds for the Local Liquor Control Commissioner to refuse, suspend, or revoke a retail license based on violations of the Illinois Retailers' Occupation Tax Act, including failure to file returns, fraudulent filings, or non-payment of taxes.

Section Text
addition to other grounds specified in this chapter, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may refuse the issuance or renewal of a retail license, or suspend or revoke such license, for any of the following violations of 35 ILCS 120, the “Retailers' Occupation Tax Act,” as amended: (A)   Failure to make a tax return; (B)   The filing of a fraudulent return; (C)   Failure to pay all or part of any tax or penalty finally determined to be due; (D)   Failure
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Warrenville · 3.2.24

Violation Of Tax Laws

Summary

This section outlines grounds for the Liquor Control Commissioner to refuse, suspend, or revoke a retail liquor license based on violations of state or municipal tax laws. These violations include failures related to tax returns, payments, record-keeping, and compliance with tax regulations.

Section Text
addition to other grounds specified in this chapter, the Liquor Control Commissioner may refuse the issuance or renewal of a retail license, or suspend or revoke such license, for any of the following violations of any State of Illinois Tax Statutes, or of any Municipal tax ordinance: A.   Failure to make a tax return; B.   The filing of a fraudulent return; C.   Failure to pay all or part of any tax or penalty finally determined to be due; D.   Failure
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Hainesville · 5.08.110

Violation of retailers occupation tax act

Summary

This section outlines grounds for the liquor control commissioner to refuse, suspend, or revoke a retail license for violations related to the retailers occupation tax act. These violations include failure to file or pay taxes, filing fraudulent returns, and non-compliance with record-keeping or registration requirements.

Section Text
addition to other grounds specified in this chapter, the liquor control commissioner may refuse the issuance or renewal of a retail license, or suspend or revoke such license, for any of the following violations of the state law: A. Failure to make a tax return; B. The filing of a fraudulent return; C. Failure to pay all or part of any tax or penalty finally determined to be due; D. Failure to keep books and records; E. Failure to secure
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Rosemont · 4.2.5

Effect Of Violations Of Tax Provisions

Summary

This section outlines grounds under which the Local Liquor Control Commissioner can refuse to issue or renew, or suspend or revoke a retail license due to violations of Illinois Department of Revenue tax acts. These violations include issues with tax returns, payments, record-keeping, and registration.

Section Text
addition to other grounds specified in this chapter, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner may refuse the issuance or renewal of a retail license, or suspend or revoke such license, for any of the following violations of any tax act administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue: A.   Failure to make a tax return. B.   The filing of a fraudulent return. C.   Failure to pay all or part of any tax or penalty finally determined to be due. D.   Failure
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Naperville · 2.18.2

MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS

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This section outlines the composition, appointment process, terms of service, and disqualification criteria for the Naperville Local Liquor Commission. It specifies the number of members, how they are appointed and by whom, their term length, and requires a designated hearing officer. Crucially, it establishes strict conflict-of-interest provisions, prohibiting members and their immediate family from having any ownership or employment interests in licensed Naperville establishments.

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shall hold office for their designated terms or until their successors have been appointed, whichever is longer. One member of the Commission will serve as the designated hearing officer. No member of the Liquor Commission shall have any ownership interest in, or be employed by, any licensed Naperville establishment. No person shall be appointed to, or remain a member of, the Liquor Commission if a spouse, parent, sibling, or child has, or acquires any ownership interest in, or is employed
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Wonder Lake · 111.06

LICENSE FEES AND TERMS

Summary

This section outlines the annual license fee structure for various types of liquor licenses in Wonder Lake. Licenses are valid from May 1 to April 30.

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Each license shall commence on May 1 and shall terminate on April 30 next following the date of issuance. 2. The yearly license structure fee is as follows: 1. Retail - tavern/bar: A1 - Beer, wine, liquor and package (excluding gasoline service stations and video gaming cafes) $1,750 SW A2 - Beer, wine and liquor (excluding gasoline service stations and video gaming cafes) $1,200 A3 - Beer, wine, liquor and package (gasoline service station only) $1,750 A4 - Beer, wine and liquor...Restaurant: R1 -Beer, wine, liquor and package (excluding video gaming cafes) $1,250 R2 - Beer, wine and liquor (excluding video gaming cafes) $850 3. Package: B - Beer, wine and liquor (carry-out only) $1,250 B1 - Beer and wine (carry-out only) $1,050 4. Other licenses: BG - Bar and grill (excluding video gaming cafes) $1,450 BH - Banquet hall $1,750 C - Club (non-profit, private, fraternal) $500 CA - Catering $750 F - Service from premises on Village right
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Oswego · 3.7.13

List

Summary

This section mandates that the village clerk maintain a record of all alcoholic beverage licenses issued and notify the local liquor commissioner and chief of police of new or revoked licenses within 48 hours.

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village clerk shall keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all such licenses issued by the village president and upon request shall furnish the local liquor commissioner and the chief of police with copies thereof. Upon issuance of any new license, or the revocation of an old license, the village clerk shall give written notice of such action to each of these officers within 48 hours of such action
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Arlington Heights · Section 13.202

Local Liquor Control Commissioner

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This section designates the President of the Board of Trustees as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner for Arlington Heights. The Commissioner is responsible for administering state and local liquor control laws, with specific powers to grant, suspend, revoke licenses, impose fines, and conduct inspections.

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compensation to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner of the Village and compensation to such deputies, assistants or employees as may be deemed necessary for the proper performance of these duties. The Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the following powers, functions and duties with respect to licenses, other than licenses to manufacturers, import distributors, distributors, non-beverage users, railroads, airplanes and boats: a. To grant and/or suspend for not more than 30 days, or revoke for cause, all local licenses...scientific analysis, and any other charge attendant to the hearing. b. To enter or to authorize any law enforcement officer to enter at any time upon any premises licensed hereunder to determine whether any of the provisions of this Chapter or any rules or regulations adopted by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner or by the State Commission have been or are being violated, and at such time to examine the licensee's premises in connection therewith; c. To receive complaints
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South Holland · 4.22

Local liquor control commissioner

Summary

This section designates the Village President of South Holland as the local liquor control commissioner, responsible for administering state liquor laws and local ordinances. The commissioner has the power to grant, suspend, or revoke local liquor licenses, impose fines, and authorize inspections of licensed premises.

Section Text
compensation to the local liquor control commissioner of the village and compensation to such deputies, assistants or employees as may be deemed necessary for the proper performance of these duties. The local liquor control commissioner shall have the following powers, functions and duties with respect to licenses, other than licenses to manufacturers, import distributors, distributors, non-beverage users, railroads, airplanes and boats: (1) To grant and/or suspend for not more than thirty (30) days, or revoke for cause, all local...licenses issued to persons for the premises within the jurisdiction; provided, however, that the local liquor control commissioner may impose a fine of not more than $750.00 per day in lieu of a suspension. In addition to a fine or other penalty assessed, the licensee shall be subject to the costs incurred by the village for a hearing on any violation. These costs shall include, but are not limited to court reporter, legal fees, witness expenses, expert or scientific analysis
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Braceville · 112.29

License Restrictions Near Church, School Or Hospital

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This ordinance prohibits the issuance of licenses for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of specified institutions, including churches, schools, and hospitals. A penalty for violations is outlined in another section.

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license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of any church, cemetery, school, hospital or home for aged, indigent persons or veterans, their wives or children. Penalty
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