Liquor Control Commission July Underage Compliance Report

SPRINGFIELD – In July the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) conducted compliance checks around the state and visited 101 businesses licensed to sell liquor.  They cited 25 licensees for violations of liquor control laws.  Seventy-five percent of the licensees visited complied with Illinois liquor laws and refused to serve underage customers.

This report is a result of ongoing undercover and cooperative law enforcement operations conducted by Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) agents and local law enforcement officials and volunteers from high schools and colleges.  The teams randomly visit liquor stores, restaurants and bars in communities around the state to check for ongoing compliance with state laws mandating that no liquor is sold to minors under the age of 21. ILCC agents also work with local and state law enforcement agents to focus on communities with a high incidence of underage liquor sales.

Christian County – On July 19th, 2012 the ILCC, the Pana Police Department and the Christian County Sheriff’s Department conducted alcohol underage compliance checks in Christian County. Of the 15 licensees checked, four sold alcohol to ILCC underage participants. Those licensees were:
 
• Conner’s, 12 E. 2nd, Pana
• Rosebud Corner, Jct Rt 16 & 51, Pana
• Pana Bowl, 1306 E. Jackson, Pana
• Domenick’s Tavern, 904 5th, Palmer

Edwards, Wabash and White Counties – On July 25th, 2012 the ILCC, Mt Carmel Police Department, the Wabash County Sheriff and the Illinois State Police District 19 conducted alcohol underage compliance checks in Wabash, Edwards and White Counties. Of the 14 licensees checked, one sold alcohol to ILCC underage participants. That licensee was:

• Herb’s Beer Barn, 9513 Market, Keensburg

Greene County – On July 18th, 2012 the ILCC and the Illinois State Police District 18 conducted alcohol underage compliance checks in Greene County. Of the 25 licensees checked, five sold alcohol to ILCC underage participants. Those licensees were:

• Sodbuster’s 267, HWY 267 & Olive St., Rockbridge
• Scotty’s Convenience Center, 205 S. Main St., White Hall
• Buck’s Crossing, 1020 S. 5th, Carrollton
• Goetten’s Oasis, Rte. # 3, Carrollton
• Brass Door Rest & Catering, 527 S. Main St., Carrollton

Jersey County – On July 11th, 2012 the ILCC and the Illinois State Police District 18 conducted alcohol underage compliance checks in Jersey County. Of the 24 licensees checked, 12 sold alcohol to ILCC underage participants. Those licensees were:

• 16 West Quick Shop, 406 W. Carpenter St., Jerseyville
• Sully’s Package Liquor, 301 W. Carpenter St., Jerseyville
• Los Tres Amigo’s, 929 S. State, Jerseyville
• Hickory Grove Restaurant, 1668 S. State, Jerseyville
• El Tapatio, 891 S. State, Jerseyville
• Tony’s North, 208-210 S. State, Jerseyville
• Mulligan’s West, 818 W. Carpenter, Jerseyville
• The Diner, 111 Dorothy St., Jerseyville
• Muphy’s Backstage Lounge, 424 E. Arch, Jerseyville
• Trackside Lounge, 210 Depot, Jerseyville
• Midway Tavern, 16858 US HWY 67, Jerseyville
• Do Drop Inn, 15281 State HWY 109, Dow

Rockford – On July 17 and July 24, 2012 the ILCC and the Illinois State Police District 16 conducted alcohol underage compliance checks in Rockford. Of the 23 licensees checked, three sold alcohol to ILCC underage participants. Those licensees were:

• Liquor Land, 3305 11th, Rockford
• Alpine Marathon, 3299 S. Alpine, Rockford
• Rock Liquor & Wine, 3840 Broadway, Rockford

For information about the disposition of cases resulting from previous compliance checks, please visit the Illinois Liquor Control Commission's website.