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“Tavern”
Includes selling alcohol that is consumed on the premises (bar, nightclub, pub, or lounge).
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“Packaged Goods”
Includes selling liquor in the original sealed and labelled containers in places like grocery stores, convenience stores or liquor stores.
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“Consumption on Premises – Incidental Activity”
Includes businesses where the sale of alcohol, which is consumed on the premises, is secondary to another primary business activity. Examples are
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“Club (Not-for-Profit Club)”
Includes organizations that promote some common purpose other than the consumption of alcohol. Examples are the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Certain
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“Caterer’s license”
Allows catering companies and restaurants in Chicago to serve food and alcohol off site and within the City of Chicago.
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“Caterer’s Registration”
Allows catering companies outside of Chicago to serve food and alcohol within the City of Chicago.
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“Outdoor Patio”
Permits liquor in an outdoor location that is adjacent to the business that has another form of liquor license. No music may be played or
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“Late Hour”
Allows establishments to remain open and sell liquor until 4 AM Monday – Saturday and until 5 AM on Sunday. Consent of 51% of the legal voters
registered within 500 ft. of the business is required.
