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Glenview · 6.29

Examination of applicant

Summary

This section outlines the Glenview Liquor Control Commissioner's authority to examine applicants, licensees, and related individuals. It grants the Commissioner the power to issue subpoenas and conduct investigations, including fingerprinting and police background checks, to verify qualifications for an alcoholic beverage license.

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local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the right to examine, under oath, any applicant for an alcoholic beverage license or for a renewal thereof, or any person who must qualify for an alcoholic beverage license on behalf of an applicant or licensee, or any licensee upon whom notice or revocation or suspension has been served in the manner hereinafter provided; to examine, or cause to be examined, the books and records of any such applicant, person, or licensee; to hear...such purpose which shall be effective in any part of the State and to authorize an agent to act in his behalf in obtaining the information desired. (b) The local Liquor Control Commissioner, or his authorized agent, may require any persons involved in an application for an alcoholic beverage license to be fingerprinted and investigated by the police department for the purpose of verifying individual qualifications for such license
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Lyons · 4.15.5

Driver Licensing Requirements; Fees

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for individuals applying to be licensed as a taxicab driver in Lyons. It details age, physical, linguistic, character, and personal conduct qualifications, as well as the application process, including background checks.

Section Text
taxicab. 3.   Applicant for a driver's license must be able to read, write and speak the English language. (1965 Code § 4-26-17) 4.   Applicant for a driver's license must be clean in dress and person and not be addicted to the use of intoxicating liquors and/or controlled substances. (1965 Code § 4-26-17; amd. 2009 Code) 5.   Any person desiring to secure a license as driver of any public vehicle hereunder and used for the carriage
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Hometown · 11.56

Penalties

Summary

This section outlines penalties for selling alcoholic beverages without a license, including misdemeanor charges and potential license revocation or suspension for licensees who violate provisions. Fines escalate for repeat violations and are capped based on the number of offenses and the license period.

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person engaged in the sale at retail or wholesale of alcoholic beverages without a license so to do shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each day that any person is engaged in the sale of liquor contrary to the provisions of this article shall constitute a separate offense...addition thereto, any licensee hereunder who violates or permits a violation of any provision contained herein pertaining to the conduct of his business under such license may have his license revoked or suspended by and pay a fine of up to $1,000 to the Local Liquor Control Commissioner to investigate any complaints concerning the conduct of any such establishment or place of business and to revoke or suspend the license and to compel the licensee to pay a fine
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West Dundee · 3.2.16

Violations; Penalty

Summary

This section outlines the penalties for violations of the West Dundee Liquor Control chapter, as determined by a local liquor control commission hearing. Penalties can include license revocation, suspension, fines, and reimbursement of village attorney fees.

Section Text
person, firm, corporation, business entity, licensee or licensee's employee who is found in violation of any section or sections of this chapter by a hearing of the local liquor control commission, shall be subject to the following penalties per hearing: A.   Revocation of the license for cause; and/or B.   Suspension of the license for cause for not more than thirty (30) days; and/or (Ord. 89-04, 4-3-1989; amd. Ord. 92-01, 1-6-1992) C.   Payment
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Joliet · 4.40

Liquor on public ways and other public places

Summary

This section prohibits the possession of alcoholic liquor on public ways, in public libraries, and public mass transit facilities, unless it is in an unbroken original package or in an area specifically designated as licensed premises.

Section Text
person shall possess alcoholic liquor upon a public way except in an unbroken original package, other than in an area designated as licensed premises by the commissioner as set forth in section 4-15. (b) No person shall possess alcoholic liquor within a public library or public mass transit facility except in an unbroken original package or when such areas, or portions thereof, are designated as licensed premises by the commissioner as set forth in section
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Montgomery · 3.48

Outdoor dining

Summary

This section permits licensees with specific alcohol licenses (Class B, G, or L) to serve alcoholic beverages in outdoor dining areas if certain criteria are met, including enclosure requirements, access restrictions, and specified operating hours.

Section Text
licensee's building. No direct access to the area where service of alcoholic beverages takes place may be made from outside of the building on the licensed premises. Secured emergency exit points from the area where service of alcoholic beverages takes place shall be permitted. (3) The hours of operation for service of liquor in such outdoor dining area may be from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. regardless of the hours for the rest of the licensee operations...such hours for the service of liquor shall not exceed the maximum hours for such service authorized by section 3-23 of this Code. The hours of operation for service of liquor in such outdoor dining area for bona fide catered events, pursuant to a class L license only, may be extended to 12:00 p.m. if said event takes place in a fully enclosed tent except that such hours for the service of liquor shall not exceed the maximum
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Riverside · 3.2.9

Closing Hours

Summary

This section specifies the permissible hours for the sale, service, provision, and consumption of alcoholic liquors based on different license classes within Riverside. Different license types have varying daily and weekly operating hours, with some noting special closing times for New Year's Day.

Section Text
alcoholic liquors shall be sold, given away, served, offered for sale in or consumed on any premises licensed under this chapter, except during the times hereinafter specified: Class A license Between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M. Class A-1 license Between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M. Class B and B-1 license Between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. on weekdays and Saturday
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Riverside · 3.2.9

Closing Hours

Summary

This section specifies the permissible hours for the sale, service, provision, and consumption of alcoholic liquors based on different license classes within Riverside. Different license types have varying daily and weekly operating hours, with some noting special closing times for New Year's Day.

Section Text
alcoholic liquors shall be sold, given away, served, offered for sale in or consumed on any premises licensed under this chapter, except during the times hereinafter specified: Class A license Between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M. Class A-1 license Between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M. Class B and B-1 license Between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. on weekdays and Saturday
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Antioch · 4.2B-2

Sale In Violation Of License Prohibited

Summary

This section prohibits any licensee from selling, offering for sale, or dispensing alcoholic liquor in Antioch unless it is done in accordance with the terms of their issued license and the provisions of this chapter.

Section Text
shall be unlawful for any licensee to sell, offer for sale, or dispense in the village any alcoholic liquor except in the manner authorized by and in compliance with the terms and restrictions of a license issued pursuant to this chapter and except in compliance with the provisions of this chapter
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Lake Zurich · 3.3B-2

Sale In Violation Of License Prohibited

Summary

This section prohibits licensees from selling, offering for sale, or dispensing alcoholic liquor in Lake Zurich unless it is done in accordance with their issued license and the provisions of this chapter.

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shall be unlawful for any licensee to sell, offer for sale, or dispense in the village any alcoholic liquor except in the manner authorized by and in compliance with the terms and restrictions of a license issued pursuant to this chapter and except in compliance with the provisions of this chapter
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Alsip · 4.66

Persons ineligible to be licensed

Summary

This section outlines disqualifications for obtaining a license in Alsip. It prohibits issuance to individuals of poor character, non-citizens, those with certain felony convictions, individuals involved in illicit activities, those with prior license revocations, and disqualifies business entities if their members, officers, directors, or significant stockholders are ineligible.

Section Text
qualified to obtain a license; (10) A corporation, if any officer, manager, or director thereof, or any stockholders owning in aggregate more than five percent of the stock of such corporation, would not be eligible to receive a license hereunder for any reason other than citizenship and residence within the political subdivision; (11) A corporation unless it is incorporated in Illinois, or unless it is a foreign corporation which is qualified under the Illinois Business Corporation Act to transact business...violation; (14) A person who does not beneficially own the premises for which a license is sought, or does not have a lease thereon for the full period for which the license is to be issued; (15) Any law enforcing public official, including members of the local liquor control commission, the president of the village, any member of a village board of trustees; and no such official shall be interested in any way, either directly or indirectly, in the manufacture
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Blue Island · 111.56

Persons Ineligible To Be Licensed

Summary

This section outlines various disqualifications for obtaining a license in Blue Island. Ineligible individuals include non-residents, those of poor character, non-citizens, individuals with certain felony convictions or convictions related to morality offenses, and those whose licenses have been revoked.

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shall be qualified to obtain a license; (J)   A corporation, if any officer, manager or director thereof, or any stockholders owning in aggregate more than 5% of the stock of such corporation, would not be eligible to receive a license hereunder for any reason other than citizenship and residence within the political subdivision; (K)   A corporation unless it is incorporated in the state, or unless it is a foreign corporation which is qualified under the State Business Corporation...violation; (N)   A person who does not beneficially own the premises for which a license is sought, or does not have a lease thereon for the full period for which the license is to be issued; (O)   Any law enforcing public official, including members of the Local Liquor Control Commission, the Mayor of the city, any member of a City Council; and no such official shall be interested in any way, either directly or indirectly, in the manufacture, sale
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Riverdale · 5.32.120

Record-keeping

Summary

This section mandates that the local liquor control commissioner maintain a complete record of all liquor licenses issued and provide copies to the clerk, treasurer, and chief of police. It also requires written notification to these officers within 48 hours of any new license issuance or revocation.

Section Text
local liquor control commissioner shall keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all such licenses issued by him, and shall furnish the clerk, treasurer and chief of police each with a copy thereof. Upon the issuance of any new license, or the revocation of any old license, the president shall give written notice of such action to each of these officers within forty-eight hours of such action
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Huntley · 110.028

Records

Summary

This section mandates that the Liquor Control Commission maintain a comprehensive record of all liquor licenses issued. Upon the issuance of a new license or revocation of an existing one, copies of these records must be provided to the Village Clerk, Village Manager, and Chief of Police.

Section Text
Liquor Control Commission shall keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all such licenses issued and shall furnish the Village Clerk, Village Manager and Chief of Police, each, with a copy thereof; upon the issuance of any new license, or the revocation of any old license. (Prior Code
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Lakemoor · 9.10

Records

Summary

This section mandates the Liquor Control Commissioner to maintain a comprehensive record of all liquor licenses issued. Copies of these records, including new licenses and revocations, must be provided to the Clerk, Finance Director, and Chief of Police.

Section Text
Liquor Control Commissioner shall keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all such licenses issued and shall furnish the Clerk and Finance Director and Chief of Police each with a copy thereof upon the issuance of any new license, or the revocation of any old license. (Ord. 07-O-17, passed 5-24-2007; Ord. 13-O-22, passed
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Crystal Lake · 329.10

Records

Summary

This section mandates the Liquor Control Commissioner to maintain a comprehensive record of all liquor licenses issued. Copies of these records, detailing new licenses and revocations, must be provided to the Clerk, Director of Finance, and Chief of Police.

Section Text
Liquor Control Commissioner shall keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all such licenses issued and shall furnish the Clerk and Director of Finance and Chief of Police each with a copy thereof, upon the issuance of any new license, or the revocation of any old license
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Joliet · 4.33

Minors

Summary

This section prohibits the sale or delivery of alcoholic liquor to individuals under 21, with specific exceptions for religious ceremonies or private home consumption under parental supervision. It also outlines conditions under which minors can enter licensed premises and mandates warning signs regarding penalties for underage possession and purchase of alcohol.

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Class TH licensed premises; (9) A special event premises, but only during a special event. (c) Warning sign. Every licensee under this chapter shall display in a prominent place, a printed card which shall read as follows: WARNING TO MINORS: You are subject to a fine of up to $500.00 under the Ordinances of the City of Joliet, if you purchase, attempt to purchase, or obtain by any means or have in your possession alcoholic liquor, or misrepresent your...person under the age of twenty-one (21) and above the age of eighteen (18) to be employed as a waiter or waitress, primarily for the service of food in any licensed premises which is a restaurant as defined in section 4-1 of this chapter. The liquor commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations relating to the administration of this subsection. The term rules and regulations includes, but is not limited to, a case by case determination whether
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Prospect Heights · 2.3.7

Fingerprints; Fee

Summary

This section grants the Local Liquor Control Commissioner the authority to require fingerprints from applicants for local liquor licenses or renewals. A fee collected for this purpose is forwarded to the Police Department to submit fingerprints and the fee to the Illinois Department of State Police.

Section Text
Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the right to require fingerprints of any applicant for a local license or for a renewal thereof other than an applicant who is an air carrier operating under a certificate or a foreign air permit issued pursuant to the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, 49 USCA section 1301. For purposes of obtaining fingerprints under this section, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall collect a fee and forward the fee to the Police Department
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Batavia · 7.1D-7

Parklet/Pedlet Operation And Conditions

Summary

This section outlines the operational and maintenance conditions for parklets/pedlets in Batavia. It specifies that these spaces must be open to the public without charge, address damage and landscaping, and maintain fire-retardant materials and general cleanliness.

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Permittee and may include providing open air dining and beverage service opportunities, provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting the Permittee from charging for the sale or service of food or beverage within the Parklet/Pedlet license area for sales from the qualifying business. The Parklet/Pedlet shall be available to the public at large and not designated primarily for patrons of the Permittee. B.   Permittee shall preserve and protect all existing trees and plantings in the public right...immediate vicinity of the Parklet/Pedlet. K.   The serving and consumption of alcoholic beverages as part of the operation of the project shall be permitted subject to City and state liquor regulations. L.   No advertising signs or business identification signs shall be permitted within the Parklet/Pedlet license area. M.   No table or chair nor any other part of the Parklet/Pedlet may be attached, chained, or in any manner affixed to any tree, post or other fixture within the Parklet license area
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University Park · 808.08

Records

Section Text
President, as Local Liquor Control Commissioner, shall keep or cause to be kept, a complete record of all such licenses issued
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Calumet City · 6.124

Sanitation of employees

Summary

This section prohibits licensees from employing individuals with contagious, infectious, or venereal diseases. It also makes it unlawful for such individuals to work on licensed premises or be involved in the handling, preparation, or sale of alcoholic liquor.

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contagious, infectious or venereal disease. It shall be unlawful for any person who is afflicted with or is a carrier of any such disease to work in or about the licensed premises or to engage in any way in the handling, preparation or sale of alcoholic liquor. (Code
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Lincolnwood · 10.2.10

Records

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall keep, or cause to be kept, a complete record of all such licenses issued
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Midlothian · 11.10.18

Prohibition Of Alcohol

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alcoholic liquor of any kind shall be sold, used, consumed or possessed at any time on any licensed premises or at any adult entertainment establishment
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Oak Park · 3.5.8

Signs

Summary

This section requires signs advertising alcohol sales to be subordinate to the primary business sign and to not display specific brand names. It also mandates compliance with all applicable village sign ordinances.

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exterior facing sign on premises indicating that alcoholic liquor is sold therein shall be subordinate to the sign indicating the principal business of the licensed premises and shall conform to all applicable sign ordinances of the Village. No such sign visible on the outside or through exterior windows facing the public right-of-way shall advertise any particular alcoholic product by brand name
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Lake Bluff · 3.2.14

Records Kept

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Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all such licenses issued
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