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Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
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
CBC
17-04-2025
- Business
- CBC
Premier says talk of booze in N.S. corner stores 'intriguing' but early
Social Sharing Nova Scotia's premier says he's "intrigued" by the idea of alcohol being sold in convenience stores, but right now it's just "early discussions about new distribution channels." "If we are to move on that, there will be extensive consultations before that were to happen," Tim Houston told reporters Thursday following a cabinet meeting. "It's a concept that's been discussed in this province for a long time and I listen when people raise it." Houston's comments follow reporting by CBC News last week that indicated general support for the idea among producers in the province, although industry representatives have said they would want to be consulted and ensure equitable access to store shelves. The premier said Thursday it's important to increase market access for producers, which is one of the reasons he's pushed for breaking down trade barriers between provinces and territories. On Wednesday, Houston's government signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ontario government to that effect, and he's anticipating signing one soon with the government of P.E.I. Finance Minister John Lohr, who is also the minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation and the Liquor Control Act, said there have been requests through the years about expanding retail options for alcohol sales. He said he's only been a part of one conversation on the matter, but the minister said he's interested in the idea. Lohr said he's not sure if a change would require amending legislation or if it could be done through regulatory changes. He said officials in his department would also have to look at what impact a change could have on provincial finances. "It's no secret that the alcohol revenues are important to us, so that will be a factor for us in the decision-making process, clearly," he told reporters. NDP Leader Claudia Chender said if a change is to be made, it must be consistent with public health and happen in a way that supports local producers by putting them on equal footing with major companies. "The people who bring it up are the large beverage corporations because they have large distribution channels that can get them into a number of retail outlets," she told reporters. "Our local producers don't have the same advantage, so we would need to see distribution that's safe, that's sensible, that works to support the economic capacity of the province, but also protects our local producers and gets them on shelves." Liberal MLA Iain Rankin said it's worth considering a change if it can be done safely and in a way to benefit local producers. He noted that alcohol is already sold at convenience stores in many rural communities as part of the NSLC agency store program. "It does warrant significant consultation, especially with groups like [Mothers Against Drunk Driving] and other groups that are involved in alcohol in general," he told reporters.
CBC
18-03-2025
- Business
- CBC
Why red tape makes it impractical for N.S. bar to bring in wine from Ontario vineyard
Andrew Connell wants to bring in an Ontario wine to the Halifax bar he co-owns, but he says the legislated process makes it impractical. To get wine from Rosewood Estates Winery in the Niagara region, Connell can't contact the vineyard directly. Instead, he has to do a special order through the NSLC. "Why there needs to be a middleman in that scenario, I'm not really sure, especially one that's going to increase the cost of that product and damage our margins," said the Bar Stillwell co-owner. The general manager of the Ontario vineyard that Connell wants to get wine from is equally bothered by the process. William Roman said they would have to discount their products substantially to sell it to the NSLC, who would in turn mark it up and then sell it to Stillwell. "The whole chain doesn't make any sense," Roman told CBC's Hanomansing Tonight. "The only people who are benefiting is the actual government board." This Canadian business owner wants interprovincial trade barriers lifted | Hanomansing Tonight 11 days ago Duration 4:45 William Roman, general manager of Rosewood Estates Winery & Meadery in Ontario, is calling for interprovincial trade barriers to be lifted in the wake of U.S. tariffs. The situation is an example of how interprovincial trade barriers play out in real life. "We should be able to buy and sell products from Ontario in exactly the same way that we do with products in Nova Scotia," said Connell. Why some alcohol purchases must go through the NSLC The reason Stillwell has to follow this process is because of the Liquor Control Act, which governs the sale of alcohol in Nova Scotia. Any changes that would allow producers from other provinces to ship directly to Nova Scotia licensees such as Stillwell would require legislative, regulatory and policy changes. To become a reality, other provinces or territories would need to adopt similar legislation. Houston said earlier this month that Ontario is the province most supportive of Nova Scotia's idea. In a statement, Nova Scotia Finance Department spokesperson Heather Fairbairn said importing and selling alcohol in Nova Scotia needs to be managed safely and responsibly. She said the province is committed to making interprovincial trade easier. "Implementation details would be worked out in regulations once reciprocal trade agreements with other provinces are in place," she wrote. Stillwell is predominantly a beer bar showcasing local beer, but it also brings in beer from other provinces and other countries. Maritime Beer Accord Under something known as the Maritime Beer Accord, Stillwell can buy beer directly from microbreweries in New Brunswick and P.E.I. However, to bring in Canadian beer from non-Maritime provinces, Stillwell must go through the NSLC. By having a middleman, it inflates the costs consumers pay at the tap, Connell said. "I think customers can see that they're not getting the same value from those beers and we certainly aren't making the same margin, even the necessary margin, that we need to operate," said Connell.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New Illinois bill would lower legal drinking age to 18
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois lawmakers are proposing to lower the legal drinking age to 18, provided that 18 to 20-year-olds are accompanied by a parent or guardian. State Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) introduced the bill in hopes of amending the Liquor Control Act of 1934 to allow 18 to 20-year-olds to drink alcohol at bars and restaurants in Illinois, so long as a parent or guardian is present. Wisconsin has had the same rules when it comes to alcohol consumption since 1986. The was first read in the State House of Representatives on January 9th. The change to the Liquor Control Act is now being considered by a House Committee. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
