Evanston Police Conduct Liquor Compliance Checks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 1, 2016

Contact: Commander Joseph Dugan - Media Relations
Phone:   (847) 866-5026

email: jdugan@cityofevanston.org

EVANSTON POLICE CONDUCT LIQUOR COMPLIANCE CHECKS 

  

On March 30, 2016, the Evanston Police Department working with the Illinois Liquor Control Commission conducted liquor compliance checks at eighteen separate locations in Evanston to ensure no illegal sales of alcohol were occurring to persons under the age of 21.  This operation found one establishment in violation; Chili's Grill and Bar, located at 1765 Maple Avenue.  The server was cited under city ordinance for underage sale of an alcoholic beverage and the establishment was also cited under state law by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission.  

These operations are usually conducted twice each year at various times to keep businesses in compliance with state and local ordinances that restrict the sale of liquor to persons of age.  Individuals that are 18 and older are used for the liquor compliance checks.  These individuals enter the establishment under the supervision of law enforcement and attempt to make a purchase.  If the establishment sells liquor without checking the proper identification to verify the underage purchaser is of age, the establishment is then cited for the underage sale.  The individuals are instructed to provide their age and identification upon request during the attempted purchase.  

All individuals cited under city ordinance will appear at administrative adjudication located at the City of Evanston Civic Center.