Liquor Control Commission December Underage Compliance Report

SPRINGFIELD – In December the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) conducted compliance checks around the state and visited 149 businesses licensed to sell liquor.  They cited 37 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.

Champaign County – On December 5, 2012 the ILCC and the Illinois State Police District 10 conducted underage alcohol checks in Champaign County. Of the 14 licensees checked, three sold alcohol to ILCC underage participants. Those licensees were:

• Casey General Store # 1661, 408 N. Lincoln, Philo
• Meijer Store # 247, 2500 S. Philo Rd., Urbana
• Wal-Mart Super Center # 5403, 100 High Cross RD, Urbana

Christian County – On December 6, 2012 the ILCC and the Secretary of State Police conducted alcohol underage compliance checks in Christian County. Of the 20 licensees checked, two sold alcohol to ILCC underage participants. Those licensees were:

• Christian County FS Fuel, 1200 N. Cheney, Taylorville
• Shasteen’s Citgo, 703 Jackson, Pana

Massac & Johnson Counties – On December 13, 2012 the ILCC and the Illinois State Police District 22 conducted alcohol underage compliance checks in Massac & Johnson Counties. Of the 20 licensees checked, five sold alcohol to ILCC underage participants. Those licensees were:

• Metro Speedy Mart, 1201 Coburn St. Metropolis
• Charlie’s Party Hut, 500 W. 10th, Metropolis
• China House Buffet, 1201 E. 8th, Metropolis
• Metropolis Pizza Hut, 2047 E. 5th, Metropolis
• Minnow Bucket, 8501 Unionville RD. Brookport

Jersey County – On December 5, 2012 the ILCC and the Illinois State Police District 18 conducted an alcohol compliance check in Jersey County. Of the 26 licensees checked, nine sold alcohol to ILCC underage participants. Those licensees were:

• Tony’s North, 208 S. State St. Jerseyville
• Sinclair Food Market, 202 Sinclair Dr. Jerseyville
• Shop & Save, 943 S. State St. Jerseyville
• Ruebel Hotel, 217 E. Main, Grafton
• Senger’s Tavern, 201 E, Main, Grafton
• Crazy Beaver Pizza Lodge, 220 W. Main, Grafton
• The Wild Goose Saloon, 1505 W. Main, Grafton
• BB’s Bar & Grill, 112 W. Locust, Fieldon
• Do Drop Inn, 15281 St Hwy 109, Dow

McLean County – On December 5, 2012 the ILCC and the Secretary of State Police conducted an alcohol underage compliance check in McLean County. Of the 15 licensees checked, three sold alcohol to ILCC underage participants. Those licensees were:

• Walgreens #9983, 1408 N. Main, Bloomington
• Mulligan’s, 531 N. Main, Bloomington
• Boo Boos Dawg House, 3907 G E RD, Bloomington

Schaumburg – On December 6, 2012 the ILCC and the Secretary of State Police conducted underage alcohol checks in Schaumburg. Of the nine licensees checked, four sold alcohol to ILCC underage participants. Those licensees were;

• 7-11, 1225 Roselle RD, Schaumburg
• Vini’s Discount, 1119 N. Salem, Schaumburg
• Bahama Breeze # 3029, 406 E. Golf, Schaumburg
• Bode Liquors, 924 W. Bode, Schaumburg

Schiller Park – On December 4, 2012 the ILCC and the Secretary of State Police conducted alcohol underage compliance checks in Schiller Park. Of the 12 licensees checked, five sold alcohol to ILCC underage participants. Those licenses were:

• Rog’s, 4255 Old River Road, Schiller Park
• Legends, 4200 N. River Road, Schiller Park
• Tuscano’s Italian Restaurant, 4969 N. River Road, Schiller Park
• Ken’s Viaduct Lounge, 9369 Lawrence Ave, Schiller Park
• Kicker’s Sports Bar, 3902 25th, Schiller Park

Tazewell County – On December 12, 2012 the ILCC and the Illinois State Police District 8 conducted underage alcohol checks in McLean County. Of the 33 licensees checked, six sold alcohol to ILCC underage participants. Those licensees were:

• Granite City Food & Brewery, 230 Conference Center Dr. East Peoria
• Shell Mart, 700 S. Main, Creve Coeur
• Jac’s Dog House, 2024 Broadway RD, Pekin
• Schnuck’s, 1003 Court, Pekin
• Old Grand Dad’s Place, 101 S. 2nd, Pekin
• Boardwalk, 435 Court, Pekin