Mayor/Liquor Commissioner’s Office

The Mayor/Liquor Commissioner

  • enforces liquor code and Liquor Commissioner rules with respect to licensees
  • does not dictate in other areas of liquor enforcement
  • does not determine prosecution of individual criminal violation
  • does not manage details of enforcement
  • serves as the major contact person with licensees
  • plays a major role in drafting changes in liquor provisions in the City Code, making suggestions in enforcement policies, and public accountability

The Deputy Liquor Commissioner

Usually a staff person who works with Police, Legal, and the Mayor’s Secretary to coordinate implementation

Liquor License Applications

Contact Information

Requirements for different types of liquor license applications are listed below. If you have any questions after reading the information for your type of application, please contact the Mayor’s Office as follows:

Mayor’s Office
217-403-8720

Email:  Click here to email staff in the Liquor Commissioner’s office.

What does my business need to start the liquor application process?

This process requires approximately 3 weeks and costs $500.

License categories and fee schedule

  • Decide which type of license you need
  • Review procedures and check off list
  • Complete and return along with….
  1. Application Processing Fee
  2. Proof of ownership
  3. Certificate of insurance
  4. Floor and Site plan with architect seal
  5. Public Health Permit
  6. Ue of Force Policy
  7. Exterior Photograph of business
  • Extra requirements: For corporate applications:  a copy of the Secretary of State’s Certificate or Articles of Incorporation.  For applications for a Class A liquor license which claim an exemption to allow those under 19 years of age on the premise for food service – an Application for the Presence of Minors Exemption

Original and New Business Application

Applicant should read and understand the following:

Applicant must complete one of the following applications:

Allow 3 weeks for processing after submission of completed application package. There is a $500 application fee.

Change of Ownership Application

Applicant should read and understand the following:

Applicant must complete one of the following applications:

Allow 3 weeks for processing after submission of completed application package. There is a $500 processing fee.

Expansion of Premise (Remodeling of premise, adding outside seating, changing occupancy figures) Application

Applicant should read and understand the following:

Applicant must complete one of the following applications:

Applicant to complete one type of application (corporation, limited liability, partnership or individual) Allow 3 weeks for processing after submission of completed application package. There is a $500 processing fee.

Temporary Liquor License Application

(needed if selling alcohol, if charging admission to an event that is serving alcohol even if not selling alcohol, or if not using a caterer with a liquor license)

Applicant should read and understand the following:

Applicant must complete the following application:

Application & Owner Authorization Form  Allow 3 weeks for processing after submission of completed application package. There is a $30 processing fee.

Keg Liquor License Application

(needed if having more than 1 keg at an event)

Must be submitted at least five (5) working days in advance of proposed event. There is a $25 license fee.

Teen Event License Application

Must be submitted at least ten (10) working days prior to event. There is a $10 daily fee or $250 annual fee.

Criminal Background and Credit Authorization Form

This form must be completed when any managers or officers change.

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