Liquor Control Commission Monthly Underage Compliance Report

              For Immediate Release Contact: Susan Hofer
August 3, 2010 312.814.8197
Liquor Control Commission
July Underage Compliance Report
SPRINGFIELD – In July the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) conducted compliance checks around the state and visited 111 businesses licensed to sell liquor. They cited 32 licensees for violations of liquor control laws. Sixty-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.
Edgar County – On July 22nd, 2010 ILCC agents, the Paris Police Department and the Edgar County Sheriff’s Department conducted alcohol underage compliance checks in Paris and Edgar County. Of the 12 compliance checks conducted seven licensees sold alcohol to ILCC underage participants. Those licensees were:
• Los Tres Camino’s, 508 E. Jasper, Paris
• R & J Stores, 601 E. Jasper, Paris
• Savidas Pizza, 102 W. Court, Paris
• Casey General Store # 2376, 414 W. Jasper, Paris
• Casey General Store # 1924, 1701 S. Main, Paris
• Paris Quick Stop, 1210 N. Main, Paris
• Farmer’s Inn, 213 Central, Metcalf
Effingham County – On July 23rd, 2010 ILCC agents and the Illinois State Police District 12 conducted alcohol compliance checks in Effingham County. Of the 32 licensees checked, 11 sold alcohol to ILCC underage participants. Those licensees were:
• Bangkok Thai Restaurant, 1313 Keller Dr., Effingham
• Quick Stop Package Liquor, 2404 N. 3rd, Effingham
• Foxx’s Den Bar & Grill, 2402 N. 3rd, Effingham