COVID-19 Phase 5 Liquor Laws
The pandemic caused a significant shutdown across the state. Over the course of 2021, Illinois has put in place a plan to reopen businesses using
August 30, 2021
The pandemic caused a significant shutdown across the state. Over the course of 2021, Illinois has put in place a plan to reopen businesses using
In response to the relaxing of liquor laws during the pandemic, Illinois is making some permanent changes to those laws. For example, in January of
Note: This is a topic that is and will be changing fast. Please be sure to consult a lawyer if you have specific questions. As
ILCC staff and underage students visit liquor stores, restaurants, and bars in different communities around the state and attempt to persuade the employees to sell them alcohol.
In Illinois, all businesses need to be correctly licensed. There are many different types of business licenses, and choosing the right one can be a
In Illinois, businesses with a standard liquor license are required to close at 2 am (3 am on Sunday). Chicago businesses wanting to stay open
It is not easy to get a liquor license in Illinois especially if you are in a city like Chicago. Bars and restaurants rely on
Illinois will become the 11th state in the country to legalize recreational marijuana. While dispensaries will be selling a variety of products, time will tell whether regulations will allow for marijuana bakeries and restaurants.
Under a new law, a beer distributor may now offer credit or a refund for the return of unused, salable beer under certain circumstances.
Illinois law clearly distinguishes a liquor infusion from pre-mixes, such as those for a margarita. While mixed drinks and pre-mixes are intended for immediate consumption, infusions are not.
