Koehler v. Illinois Liquor Control Commission,

Docket No. 2-09-1094 (Filed Nov. 18, 2010)

Recently, the Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a revocation of an off premise liquor license at a gas station for three liquor to minor violations pursuant to sting operations in McHenry County.  The case chronology is important:

License Issued:   April 8, 2007

First Violation:  December  13, 2007

Second Violation:  December 27, 2007

On June 3, 2008

Agreed to fines for fist two violations

$500 and $1500 respectively

Third Violation:  July 16, 2008

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission reversed the local’s order on revocation down to a thirty (30) day suspension.  The trial court affirmed, but the Appellate Court AFFIRMED the local’s order of revocation.

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