The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection has investigators racketing up to enforce the Illinois Happy Hour Law of 1989 again this New Year's Eve. Last year, the City cited over 80 establishments for violations of the Happy Hour Law by promoting open bar packages. The Happy Hour Law only allows an open bar during a set period of time for a private event like a wedding or private fundraiser. It came as a surprise to many of the establishments, as the State of Illinois Liquor Control Commission previously had been the exclusive regulatory authority for all intents and purposes until that point. The establishments faced fines from the City in the range of $5,000, and included threats to revoke their liquor license for repeat offenders. It is expected that the City will again cite establishments, and that the City has already started investigating establishments that are advertising such packages on social media.
If your bar or restaurant has questions about your event, or compliance with the Illinois Happy Hour Law, Clark Hill's Food and Beverage Team is ready to assist. Contact Jonathan Boulahanis at jboulahanis@clarkhill.com
http://chicago.eater.com/2014/12/17/7410623/new-years-eve-chicago-liquor-crackdown-open-bar
http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bacp/supp_info/top_tips_for_liquorlicensees.html
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