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Yahoo
21-04-2025
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Two Peoria businesses sold alcohol to minors during April compliance check, state says
A pair of Peoria stores failed underage alcohol sales compliance checks conducted by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission last week. Big Hollow Convenient Liquor, located at 6023 North Big Hollow Road, and Casey's General Store at 7815 North Illinois Route 91 each failed the April 14 checks, conducted in conjunction with the Peoria Police Department. The commission noted that Big Hollow had one prior violation and Casey's had two prior violations, increasing the possibility of harsher sanctions against the two stores. The checks are conducted by enlisting volunteers from local high schools and colleges to visit liquor stores, restaurants and bars to evaluate their compliance with laws restricting the sale of alcohol to people over the age of 21. More: Peoria could implement its own local grocery tax. Here's what to know ILCC also puts a major focus on communities that have a large number of underage alcohol sales. The agency checked 23 separate stores during the operation, including six that had previous violations. Four stores with past violations passed the compliance check: Short Stop Frye Food & Liquor at 1302 East Frye Avenue in Peoria; the Aldi store at 3420 North University Street in Peoria; the Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh Express at 4123 North Sheridan Road; and the Huck's gas station at 3819 North War Memorial Drive. The following businesses also passed the compliance check: In N Out Grocery & Liquor at 305 Wayne St. Tony's Market at 2621 Northeast Adams St. Tequilaria at 3504 North Prospect Road Star Liquors at 2421 West Starr St. Griswold Food & Liquor at 1814 South Griswold St. Forrest Hill Liquors at 2009 West Forrest Hill Ave. Kroger at 3311 North Sterling Avenue and 801 West Lake Ave. Walgreens at 3524 North University Ave., 4814 North Sheridan Road and 2324 North War Memorial Drive Hy-Vee at 4125 North Sheridan Road and 7610 North Orange Prairie Road Casey's General Store at 6203 North Big Hollow Road CVS Pharmacy at 6820 North Peartree Road Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh at 5421 West War Memorial Drive Schnucks at 10405 North Centerway Drive Business owners who fail the checks are charged with a misdemeanor and required to pay a $500 fine, according to the state's Liquor Control Act. They can also be subject to a suspension or revocation of their state liquor license. More: Popular coffee chain seeking to open Peoria location at busy intersection This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Two Peoria stores sold alcohol to minors in April 2025
Yahoo
26-03-2025
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Illinois lawmakers propose regulation and tax on THC-infused beverages
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois lawmakers are proposing regulating THC-infused beverages and taxing hemp distributors and manufacturers. , introduced by Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago), would create a Hemp Beverage Commission as part of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission to regulate THC concentrations in beverages to 10 mg per 7.5-ounce container. The bill would also impose a tax on hemp-derived beverage manufacturers and hemp beverage importing distributors. The bill has the support of the Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois, but Justin Ward, of the Illinois Healthy Alternatives Association, who operates a hemp farm in Rushville, told , 'The system mirrors that of alcohol and would force small hemp businesses to rely on distributors, effectively limiting their market access.' Illinois legalized recreational marijuana for adult use in 2020 but applied limits on how much an individual could purchase and other regulatory restrictions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
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New Illinois bill requires changes for how businesses comply with state alcohol laws
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Beginning earlier this year, your local grocery store may have made some changes to stay in compliance with state alcohol laws. Senate Bill 2625 went into effect Jan. 1, 2025. Under the new law, alcohol-infused products like alcoholic ice cream, whipped cream and popsicles are now considered alcoholic beverages and are regulated by the Illinois Liquor Control Act and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. Illinois bill would require schools to have more military recruitment events This means that alcohol-infused products and co-branded alcoholic beverages must be separated from similar products that are not alcohol-infused products like soft drinks, fruit juices, bottled waters, candies, or snack foods portraying 'cartoons or youth-oriented images,' in larger businesses. If a business is equal to or less than 2,500 square feet, they must either separate alcohol-infused products or co-branded alcoholic beverages from products that do not contain alcohol, or post a display with 'specified signage.' The sign will be provided by Illinois and states 'This product is an alcoholic beverage available only to persons who are 21 years of age or older.' New Illinois law effective this year will streamline process for changing names The new law also prohibits businesses from keeping, exposing for sale, or displaying products containing alcohol next to products marketed toward children. 'Mistaking alcoholic products for their non-alcoholic counterparts is especially dangerous for minors and individuals with alcohol use disorders,' Illinois Liquor Control Commission Executive Director Lisa Gardner said. 'This law aims to safeguard the Illinois public health by preventing product confusion while also prohibiting alcohol marketing that may appeal to children.' The law took effect Jan. 1, 2025. The full text of the law can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
