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Geneva · 4.2.14

CLOSING HOURS

Summary

This section establishes closing hours for establishments selling alcoholic liquor in Geneva. It sets specific times for on-premises consumption (2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.) and off-premises sales (10:01 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.), and mandates last call and cessation of service prior to closing.

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premises or sell or offer for sale at retail or furnish or give away or allow or permit the same to be consumed on the licensed premises between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. of any day of the week. No person shall be permitted to consume alcoholic liquor on the premises between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. B. It shall be unlawful to keep open or permit to be open...between the hours of 10:01 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. on any day of the week. C. It shall be the affirmative duty of the license holder, as a condition of such license, to maintain and perform the following requirements: Last call for alcoholic liquor shall be announced at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the designated closing time. Dispensing of alcoholic liquor shall cease fifteen (15) minutes prior to the designated closing time. D. In the event
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South Holland · 4.28

Loss of license for business closing

Summary

This ordinance allows the local liquor commissioner to hold a hearing and potentially revoke a business's liquor license if the licensed premises remain closed for 30 consecutive days, regardless of the reason for closure.

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premises described in the application and license remains closed for thirty (30) consecutive days for any reason, the local liquor commissioner may conduct a hearing after notice for the purpose of determining whether the license should be revoked
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Joliet · 4.35

Conduct on premises

Summary

This section outlines the responsibilities of licensees in Joliet regarding conduct on licensed premises. It prohibits intoxicated and disorderly persons, mandates designated dancing areas, forbids discrimination, requires adherence to all laws, and sets standards for nudity.

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from the accessory premises and shall, for at least that business day, deny such persons entry to the licensed premises. (4) The licensee shall take reasonable measures to prevent the consumption of alcoholic liquor upon the accessory premises, unless such consumption is otherwise specifically permitted by license or ordinance. This shall include, but shall not be limited to, the prompt and lawful removal from the accessory premises of persons observed by the licensee consuming alcoholic liquor, or possessing open
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Grayslake · 5.08.260

Tastings allowed — Festivals and special events

Summary

This section permits licensed establishments to offer limited tastings of wine, alcoholic liquor, and beer at festivals and special events. Specific conditions apply regarding age, supervision, sample size, and container disposal.

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Wine and alcoholic liquor. Licensees holding valid Class "P-1," "P-3," and "P-4" licenses shall be permitted to give-away a limited amount of wine and a limited amount of alcoholic liquor for tasting purposes only at festivals and special events. Such give-aways, however, shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations: (1) the individual tasting shall be twenty-one (21) years of age or older; (2) the tasting shall be attended by and supervised...years of age or older and only in a designated area; (3) the actual amount of wine or alcoholic liquor tasted may not exceed an ounce; and (4) the sample shall be served in a container which shall be disposed of immediately following the sampling. B. Beer. Licensees holding valid Class "O-5" and "R-6" licenses shall be permitted to give-away limited amounts of beer for tasting purposes only at festivals and special events. Such give-aways, however
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Plano · 3.2.6.3

Class B-1 License

Summary

This section defines the Class B-1 license, which permits the retail sale of beer and wine in original packages for off-premises consumption only. It also outlines requirements for the premises, prohibits drive-up facilities for packaged liquor sales, and references other sections for fee and number limitations.

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extent possible, enclosed and separated from other operations being conducted on the premises. D.   Drive-Up Facility: From and after the effective date hereof, no "drive-up" facility whereby packaged liquors are delivered to patrons or customers from the inside of the licensed premises to the outside of the licensed premises through any window or "drive-up" facility shall be permitted
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Burnham · 6.97

Payment of fee

Summary

This section outlines the process for paying license fees in Burnham, specifying that fees are paid to the liquor control commissioner, receipts are issued, and fees are refunded if the license is denied. If granted, the fee is deposited into the general fund, with no refunds for unused portions of the license period.

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license fees required by this chapter shall be paid to the local liquor control commissioner, or to such other person as he may designate, who shall issue a receipt. (b) If the license applied for is denied, the fee shall be returned to the applicant; if the license is granted, the fee shall be promptly turned over to the village treasurer for deposit in the general corporate fund. (c) There shall be no refund of any fee paid
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Crystal Lake · 329.17

Location restrictions

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This section prohibits the issuance of liquor licenses within 100 feet of certain institutions, with exceptions for hotels, clubs, and businesses where liquor sales are not the primary focus. It also exempts not-for-profit corporations applying for Class 16 licenses.

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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, homes for aged, indigent persons, veterans, their wives 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 liquor is not the principal business. This chapter shall
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Richmond · 23.14

Premises; Change of Entrance

Summary

This section prohibits licensed liquor establishments from altering their building entrances after receiving a license without obtaining prior written approval from the Liquor Commissioner.

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PREMISES; CHANGE OF ENTRANCE. No change shall be made of and premises licenses hereunder with reference to entrances after the license has been issued, without the written approval and consent of the Liquor Commissioner
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Orland Park · 7.4.10

Conditional Approval

Summary

This section outlines a process for obtaining conditional approval for certain retail liquor licenses for new or substantially renovated premises. Conditional approval is granted pending construction completion, inspections, and business licensing.

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license, at a premises to be constructed, reconstructed or substantially rehabilitated. The application for conditional approval shall be submitted to the Development Department in accordance with rules promulgated by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. The applicant shall also pay all required application fees for the subject license. Upon receipt of the application for conditional approval and the fee, the Development Department shall forward the information to the appropriate departments for review. Upon completion of the review, the Local Liquor Control...completing the structure substantially as presented in the building plans and floor plan submitted with the application for conditional approvals; (ii) rough and final inspection approval; (iii) issuance of a proper business license; and (iv) any other items deemed necessary by development services and the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. The conditional approval shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance. The fee for a conditional approval is two hundred fifty dollars
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Orland Park · 7.4.10

Conditional Approval

Summary

This section outlines a process for obtaining conditional approval for certain retail liquor licenses for new or substantially renovated premises. Conditional approval is granted pending construction completion, inspections, and business licensing.

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license, at a premises to be constructed, reconstructed or substantially rehabilitated. The application for conditional approval shall be submitted to the Development Department in accordance with rules promulgated by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. The applicant shall also pay all required application fees for the subject license. Upon receipt of the application for conditional approval and the fee, the Development Department shall forward the information to the appropriate departments for review. Upon completion of the review, the Local Liquor Control...completing the structure substantially as presented in the building plans and floor plan submitted with the application for conditional approvals; (ii) rough and final inspection approval; (iii) issuance of a proper business license; and (iv) any other items deemed necessary by development services and the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. The conditional approval shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance. The fee for a conditional approval is two hundred fifty dollars
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Sleepy Hollow · 3.3.17

Penalties

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violations of the chapter, including license revocation or suspension, fines, and reimbursement of village costs for hearings and appeals. Failure to pay penalties within 30 days constitutes a separate violation.

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license holder or other person found to be in violation of any section or sections of this chapter, following a hearing before the local liquor control commissioner, shall be subject to the following penalties for each offense; and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day on which a violation occurs...continues: 1. Revocation of license for cause; 2. Suspension of license for cause, for not more than 30 days; 3. Payment of a fine subject to the limitations established in the Illinois Liquor Control Act. B. In addition to any other penalty imposed, the license holder shall reimburse the village any and all costs incurred by the village in conducting any disciplinary hearing under this chapter, including, but not limited to, attorney fees, and the costs of any court reporter
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Bloomingdale · 4.2.24

Right Of Entry

Summary

This section authorizes the Bloomingdale local liquor control commissioner, or designees (law enforcement or health officers), to enter licensed premises at any time to ensure compliance with state liquor laws and local ordinances. It explicitly makes it unlawful to refuse such entry for inspections and compliance checks.

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local liquor control commissioner is hereby authorized to enter and empowered to authorize a law enforcement or health officer to enter at any time upon any building or premises licensed hereunder, except for residential or dwelling portions of such buildings, to determine whether or not the provisions of the Illinois liquor control act and this chapter and any rules or regulations promulgated by the local liquor control commissioner are being complied with, as authorized by 235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/4-4...entry and actions shall conform to the above stated statutory requirements and any subsequent amendments thereto. B.   It shall be unlawful to refuse to grant the admittance to the premises for which any license has been issued, at any time, upon verbal request of the liquor control commissioner or any police officer or health officer authorized by him, of the village, for the purpose of determining whether or not the Illinois liquor control act or the provisions of this chapter
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Wonder Lake · 111.01

DEFINITIONS

Summary

This section defines key terms related to liquor control and establishment types within Wonder Lake. It incorporates definitions from a state act and provides specific local definitions for banquet halls, gasoline service stations, hotels/motels, and restaurants.

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least 50 percent of its gross sales as being from the sale of alcohol products, shall be conclusively presumed to be a retail license applicant, rather than entitled to a restaurant class license. VIDEO GAMING CAFÉ means a business which serves wine, beer, or liquor, with or without food, where more than 50 percent of the revenue of the business is derived from video gaming. Video gaming cafés include establishments whose primary focus or major focus is video gaming
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Lisle · 3.2.16

Employees

Summary

This section outlines employment restrictions for individuals working in establishments that sell alcoholic liquor. It prohibits the employment of individuals with contagious diseases and sets age and qualification requirements, including specific provisions for those under twenty-one years of age regarding the dispensing of alcohol.

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such liquor. (B)   Qualifications: It shall be unlawful to employ any person not possessing the same qualifications as are necessary for the applicant to possess in order to secure a license under this chapter, except the requirement as to citizenship in the United States. (C)   Dispensing of Liquor by Individuals Under Twenty One Years Of Age/Employment of Minors: No person under the age of twenty one (21) years shall tend bar, tend a package counter or window, sell or deliver...premise licensed to conduct such sales. The provisions of this subsection shall not be construed to prohibit an employee under the age of twenty one (21) years from handling unopened containers of alcoholic liquor if such handling is in the capacity of a stocker on a licensed premises and for a licensed employer
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South Chicago Heights · 6.68

Health of retail establishment employees

Summary

This section prohibits the employment of individuals with contagious diseases in retail alcohol sales establishments and outlines age restrictions and training requirements for employees serving alcoholic beverages.

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such liquor. (b) Qualification. It shall be unlawful to employ any person not possessing the same qualifications as are necessary for the applicant to possess in order to secure a license under this article, except the requirement as to citizenship in the United States. (c) Dispensing of liquor by individuals under 21 years of age/employment of minors. No person under the age of 21 years shall tend bar, tend a package counter or window, sell or deliver alcoholic liquor...their primary job function of serving food. The provisions of this subsection shall not be construed to prohibit an employee under the age of 21 years from handling unopened containers of alcoholic liquor if such handling is in the capacity of a stocker on a licensed premises and for a licensed employer
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Ford Heights · 4.60

Minors

Summary

This section prohibits the sale, gift, or delivery of alcoholic liquor to minors. It also forbids employing or permitting minors to work or entertain on licensed premises primarily selling alcohol, and prohibits minors from loitering in retail liquor businesses.

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person to sell, give or deliver alcoholic liquor to any minor. It shall also be unlawful for any person to engage, employ or permit any minor to work or entertain upon a licensed premises the principal business of which is the sale of alcoholic liquor. It shall also be unlawful for any person operating a retail liquor business to permit minors to loiter therein. State law reference— Similar provision, 235 ILCS 5/6-16, 235 ILCS 5/6-16.2
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Glenview · 6.14

Hours of operation

Summary

This section sets the hours of operation for licensed establishments selling alcoholic beverages in Glenview. Different license classes have varying closing times, with specific exceptions for certain Class B license holders and provisions for clearing premises and post-closing activities.

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effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived, shall be permitted to maintain their existing hours of operation. (b) It shall be unlawful for a class C and G license holder to sell or offer for sale at retail any alcoholic liquor in the Village between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. (c) All customers must be cleared from the premises of all licensed establishments in accordance with the hours set forth...this section for the cessation of sale of alcoholic beverages where the license permits consumption on the premises, provided, however, that other business or social functions of a retail store in which the sale of alcohol liquor is secondary, hotel, club or motel establishment may continue beyond such hours, provided that no alcoholic beverages are sold or served to the public, patrons, employees and/or the membership during such hours. The alcoholic beverage preparation areas shall be closed and secured
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Warrenville · 5.1.5

Drivers

Summary

This section outlines requirements for drivers in Warrenville, including possessing a valid license, not driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and mandatory actions and reporting following an accident. It also adopts relevant state of Illinois legislation by reference.

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Licenses: Any driver of a motor vehicle shall have in his possession a valid driver's license which he shall, upon request, display to any police officer. B.   Liquor And Drugs: No person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor may drive a motor vehicle. No person who is under the influence of any narcotic drug or other drug to a degree which renders him incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle, may drive a motor vehicle. All pertinent...been in an accident with any vehicle, person or property, in such a manner as to cause injury or damage, shall stop immediately, and render such assistance as may be possible. He shall upon request display his driver's license and give his true name and residence to the injured person, or any other person acting in behalf of the injured person, or to the possessor of property damages, or to any policeman if such be present. The driver
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Huntley · 110.013

Access to alcohol by minors

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This ordinance section prohibits minors under 21 from being on licensed premises unless accompanied by a parent/guardian or if they are employees over 16 whose duties do not involve alcohol. It also prohibits owners of non-licensed premises from allowing minors to consume alcohol and holds parents/guardians responsible for violations occurring at their residence.

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which the licensed premises is located, provided that this section shall not apply to: (1) Any person under 21 years of age who is accompanied by a parent or guardian or to any licensed premises for the sale of service or commodities other than alcoholic liquor. (2) Establishment employees at least 16 years old whose duties do not include the handling or serving of alcoholic liquor. (3) Establishment employees at least 18 years of age whose duties are limited...serving alcoholic liquor and/or food. (B) It shall also be unlawful for any owner or occupant of any premises which are not under an alcoholic beverage license and which are located within the Village to knowingly allow any person under the age of 21 years to remain on the premises while possessing or consuming alcoholic liquor in violation of any provision of this section. (C) It shall be unlawful for any parent or guardian to permit the person's residence
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Grayslake · 5.08.440

Health of employees—Certificate required

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the employment or engagement of individuals with contagious, infectious, or venereal diseases in premises selling alcoholic liquor. It requires licensees to obtain and maintain current physician's certificates for themselves and their employees involved in food and drink preparation and service, attesting to their freedom from such diseases.

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carrier of any such disease, to work in or about any premises used for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor or engaged in any way in handling, preparation, or distribution of such liquor. B. Each applicant at the time of making application for a license under this chapter shall maintain a current certificate, or certificates, from a duly licensed physician, showing that the applicant and such of his employees or other persons who will be engaged in the preparation
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Crete · 4.8

Local liquor control commissioner

Summary

This section designates the village president as the local liquor control commissioner responsible for administering the Illinois Liquor Control Act and local ordinances. It also outlines procedures for designating a replacement when the village president is unavailable and allows for the appointment of assistants.

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such ordinances and resolutions relating to alcoholic liquor as may be needed. (b) In the event the village president is or expects to be temporarily unavailable to perform the duties of local liquor control commissioner, the village president may designate the trustee of finance, license and ordinance, the village administrator, or other designee, who shall accept and shall be authorized and charged with the administration of the Illinois Liquor Control Act, and of such ordinances and resolutions relating to alcoholic
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North Aurora · 5.08.220

Stores selling school supplies or food to minors—License issuance prohibited

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the issuance of licenses for the sale of alcoholic liquor at establishments where the primary customer base is minors of school age or where the main business is selling school-related items or food/drinks for minors.

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license shall be issued to any person for the sale of any alcoholic liquor at any store or other place of business where the majority of customers are minors of school age or where the principal business transacted consists of school books, school supplies, food, lunches, or drinks for such minors
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Oakbrook Terrace · 111.010

License fees

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This section establishes annual and daily license fees for various classes of alcoholic liquor licenses in Oakbrook Terrace. It also outlines procedures for fee proration, payment, potential waivers for non-profits, and adjustments for license classification changes.

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prior to issuance of the license. (D) The annual fee shall be due and payable before May 1 of each year. No licensee shall continue to engage in the business of selling alcoholic liquor unless and until such fee has been paid. (E) The annual license fee shall be paid to the city at the time of issuance of the license, after approval of the Commissioner, and of the City Council, if required, pursuant
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Indian Head Park · 8.158

Location restrictions

Summary

This section establishes location restrictions for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor, generally prohibiting sales within 100 feet of churches, schools, hospitals, homes for the aged, or military stations, with specific exemptions and an additional restriction near undertaking establishments or mortuaries. It also details a specific exception for Class D licenses at eleemosynary establishments and outlines hours of operation for Class B licenses.

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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 the aged 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 is not the principal business carried on, if such place of business so exempted shall have been established for such purposes...prior to the taking effect of the ordinance codified in this chapter. No person shall hereafter engage in business as a retailer of any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of any undertaking establishment or mortuary. (b) The restrictions specified in subsection (a) of this section are applicable to all classes of licenses except that a Class D license may be issued to an eleemosynary establishment or activity. (c) An establishment which has issued to it a valid Class B license
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McCook · 6.1

Local liquor control commissioner

Summary

This section designates the mayor as the local liquor control commissioner for McCook. The commissioner is responsible for setting their salary, creating rules for license holders consistent with state law, and granting exemptions to the 100-foot locational prohibition for liquor establishments.

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mayor shall be the local liquor control commissioner. He shall receive such salary as determined by the board of trustees. He may make such rules and regulations to govern the conduct of licenses as are consistent with this chapter and state law. The local liquor control commissioner is hereby authorized to grant exemptions to the 100-foot locational prohibition contained in section 6-11 of the Liquor Control Act of 1934. (Code
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