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Any business located in the Village that servers and/or sells alcohol must possess a local and state liquor license. 

• Class A allows for on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages by means of a bar. 
• Class B allows for on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages by means of a service area (no bar). 
• Class C allows for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption.
• Class D allows for the retail sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption. 
• Class D1  allows for the retail sale of beer and wine at gas stations for off-site consumption. 
• Class E allows for the retail sale of beer and wine for on-site consumption by means of a service area (no bar). 
• Class K allows for the retail sale of beer manufactured on-site or off-site by the same license holder, for consumption on and off the licensed premises.
• Several Class G Special Event liquor licenses are available, which are valid for one 24 hour period.

Prior to making an application for a local liquor license, the applicant must have a pre-application meeting with the Village President who is the designated Local Liquor Commissioner.

If you are interested in applying for a local liquor license, contact Village Services Manager Jessie Brown, at (847) 459-2500 to schedule an appointment with the Local Liquor Commissioner.