===== PDF PAGE 1 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET Economic Development Commission Special Meeting Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 10:30 a.m. West Chicago City Hall Committee Room B 475 Main Street, West Chicago, IL 60185 A G E N D A 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment 4. Approval of April 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes 5. Business Regulations Review (Continued) 6. Consideration of a Revolving Loan Fund 7. Adjournment – Next Meeting Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. 475 Main Street T 630.293.2200 Daniel Bovey MAYOR West Chicago, Illinois F 630.293.3028 60185 westchicago.org Viviana Ramirez CITY ADMINISTRATOR ===== PDF PAGE 2 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES April 28, 2026 – 10:30 a.m. 1. Call to Order Chairperson Beles called the meeting to order at 10:35am 2. Roll Call Roll call found Chairperson Steve Beles and Commissioners Court Airhart, Omar Espinosa, Sarah Harms, and Dave Sabathne. A quorum was established. Business & Community Relations Director Kelley Chrisse and Business Support Specialist Sarahy Castro were also in attendance. 3. Public Comment None. 4. Approval of January 27, 2026, Meeting Minutes Commissioner Espinosa made a motion to approve the January 27, 2026 meeting minutes, which was seconded by Commissioner Harms. The motion carried unanimously via voice vote. 5. 2026-2028 Economic Development Work Plan Status Update Ms. Chrisse provided an update on the City Council-approved 2026–2028 Economic Development Work Plan, highlighting progress on downtown development, business engagement, and upcoming initiatives like the Mosaic Market. Key discussions included event planning, communication improvements, and anticipated impacts of downtown construction beginning in 2027, along with a request by Commissioner Harms to discuss potential support for affected businesses. 6. Business Regulations Review The Commission continued its Chapter 9 review, focusing on simplifying and modernizing regulations to better support businesses. Key discussions included streamlining processes, improving communication with property owners and businesses, taking a more incentive- based approach to registration, and balancing enforcement with business friendliness. The group also explored potential updates to video gaming signage, recreational cannabis, liquor licensing, and amusement regulations to better align with current economic trends. Further discussion and recommendations to City Council are planned. Commissioner Harms departed the meeting at 11:58 AM, followed by Commissioner Airhart at 12:05 PM, resulting in a loss of quorum. A special meeting will be scheduled to continue 475 Main Street T 630.293.2200 Daniel Bovey MAYOR West Chicago, Illinois F 630.293.3028 60185 westchicago.org Viviana Ramirez CITY ADMINISTRATOR ===== PDF PAGE 3 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] discussion. 7. Consideration of a Revolving Loan Fund This item was not discussed due to loss of quorum. 8. Staff Report – None 9. Commissioner Reports – None 10. Adjournment – Commissioner Espinosa moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Sabathne. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 12:10 PM. ===== PDF PAGE 4 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] CITY OF WEST CHICAGO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM TITLE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 5 Business Regulations Review (Continued from 04/28/26 meeting) MEETING DATE: 05/28/2026 STAFF REVIEW: Kelley Chrisse, AICP, CEcD SIGNATURE ITEM SUMMARY: The Commission is an advisory body tasked with fostering an environment where commercial, cultural, and community enterprises can flourish by ensuring the City’s business regulations are clear, predictable, and aligned with West Chicago’s economic development goals. In accordance with the 2026–2028 Economic Development Plan, Business Regulations are being reviewed to address: • Fragmentation and outdated business categories • Inconsistent requirements across business types • Difficulty navigating and applying regulations • Gaps related to modern business activity The goal is to improve clarity, consistency, and business-friendliness while maintaining necessary protections. The initial discussion only included the regulations in Chapter 9, which includes business licensing, registrations, and regulations for specific business types and activities. However, in order to provide a more thorough review, Chapter 3 – Alcoholic Beverages is now being included in the discussion. Note that this evaluation still does not include building codes or zoning regulations. After the initial review of these regulations, a few areas of focus became clear for the revisions: 1. Clarity & Predictability • Establishing a clear, upfront checklist of all required approvals • Ensuring businesses know early if State or County approvals are needed to open or operate • Standardizing registration, licensing, and permit requirements 2. Business-Friendliness • Removing outdated or unnecessary regulations that no longer reflect how businesses operate • Creating a predictable renewal schedule and fee structure, including incentives for early compliance • Clarifying that event vendors can operate under a single event approval, rather than navigating separate requirements 3. Modernization • Replacing outdated categories (e.g., peddlers, itinerant photographers) with modern business types • Adding frameworks for mobile, temporary, and pop-up businesses • Codifying film-related activity currently governed by guidelines 4. Accountability & Enforcement • Requiring all approvals to be in good standing (no unpaid fees or unresolved violations) • Clarifying when the City may recover costs associated with regulated activities ===== PDF PAGE 5 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] 5. Eliminating or Consolidating Regulations • Consolidating duplicative or overlapping regulations • Eliminating regulations that are no longer relevant or enforceable A detailed crosswalk of existing and proposed regulations is included as an attachment for reference. Commissioner Input 1. Which current regulations feel outdated or unnecessary? 2. Does requiring all businesses and commercial property owners to register annually make sense? 3. Are there concerns with tying approvals to “good standing” (fees and violations)? 4. Do these changes reduce barriers for businesses, particularly for events and temporary uses? 5. Are there areas where the City should regulate more…or less? Next Steps Feedback provided will enable Staff to: • Refine proposed changes and map existing regulations into updated framework • Validate proposed framework through staff working sessions • Conduct focus group roundtables with small business owners; event & activation stakeholders; property owners; specialized/regulated businesses; and business & community organizations • Draft ordinance language for legal & internal reviews • Present draft ordinance to the EDC for review & recommendation ACTION PROPOSED: Staff requests Commissioner feedback on the current business regulations contained in Chapters 3 and 9 of the West Chicago Municipal Code. Attachments: 1. Chapter 3 – Alcoholic Beverages Regulations 2. Business Regulations Working Revisions Matrix 3. Business Regulations Crosswalk Table (Analysis of each Article) ===== PDF PAGE 6 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] - CODE OF ORDINANCES Chapter 3 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Chapter 3 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES1 ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 3-1. Purpose. It is the policy of the city to limit the sale of alcoholic liquor at retail primarily to the sale in its original package, or if not in the original package to retail sale by restaurants or by businesses whose primary purpose is not the sale of alcoholic liquor. It is not deemed conducive to the promotion of this public policy to allow the sale of alcoholic liquor at retail for consumption on the premises where such sale is the sole or primary business to be conducted. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001) Sec. 3-2. Definitions. All words and phrases used in this chapter, not otherwise defined herein, and which are defined in "An Act Relating to Alcoholic Liquors," approved January 31, 1934, as amended (Illinois Revised Statutes, 1987 Ch. 43, Sec. 93.9 et seq.) shall have the meaning accorded to such words and phrases in the Act. Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms, as used in this article, shall be construed according to the definition given below; in addition, the definitions as provided in the Liquor Control Act of 1934 shall apply: Alcoholic liquor. Alcohol, spirits, wine and beer, and every liquid or solid, patented or not, including alcohol- infused spirits, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer and capable of being consumed as a beverage by a human being, but not alcohol used in the manufacture of denatured alcohol or any liquid or solid containing one-half (½) of one (1) percent, or less, of alcohol by volume. Banquet facility. A business conducted on a premises at which the primary activity is the catering of private parties where there is service for consumption at tables of a full multiple course meal or hors d'oeuvres, buffet or smorgasbord, and at which alcoholic liquor may be served or sold incident to such food service; provided that each of such private parties is prearranged under the sponsorship of a particular person or organization, including but not limited to wedding dinners, school graduation dinners, periodic meetings of service organizations and similar affairs, as contrasted to restaurants. As a secondary activity, a business may also serve meals, at which alcoholic liquor may be served, at times when banquets are not scheduled. As an ancillary activity, a business may also have live entertainment that is open to the public, up to twenty-four (24) times per year. All such shows shall be for customers who are twenty-one (21) years of age or older. A business must provide seven (7) days notice to the liquor control commissioner or his designee of the date of each show and information about the entertainer. Beer. A beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or concoction of barley, or other grain, malt, and hops in water, and includes, among other things, beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and the like. 1Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, adopted July 2, 2001 repealed the former Ch. 3 and enacted a new Ch. 3 to read as set out herein. Former Ch. 3, §§ 3-1—3-40, pertained to similar subject matter. For complete derivation see the Code Comparative Table. Cross reference(s)—Zoning, App. A West Chicago, Illinois, Code of Ordinances Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:33 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 1 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 7 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] Club. A corporation, organized under the laws of this state, not for pecuniary profit, solely for the promotion of some common object other than the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquors which conforms to the definition of a club in 235 ILCS 5/1-3.24. Holding area. A place within a restaurant that is primarily used by patrons of the restaurant while waiting to be seated at a table for meal service and in which alcoholic beverages are served to such restaurant patrons. Hotel. Every building or other structure kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public to be a place where food is actually served and consumed and sleeping accommodations are offered for adequate pay to travelers and guests, where transient, permanent or residential, in which twenty-five (25) or more rooms are used for the sleeping accommodations of such guests, and having one (1) or more public dining rooms where meals are served to such guests, such sleeping accommodations and dining rooms being conducted in the same building or buildings in connection therewith and such building or buildings, structure or structures, being provided with adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity. Live musical performance shall mean the singing or playing of a musical instrument by one or more persons on the licensed premises, whether or not accompanied by any mechanical or electronic musical or other sound device, but shall not include karaoke or other singing or the playing of a musical instrument by any customer or patron on the licensed premises who is not paid or compensated in any other form for such. Local liquor control commissioner (the mayor of the city). For purposes of this chapter, liquor control commissioner and local liquor control commissioner have the same meaning and refer to the same individual. When, in this chapter, the local liquor control commissioner shall be referred to, it shall include any committee or agency appointed by such local liquor control commissioner. Nightclub. Any building or other structure kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public as (1) a place or establishment permitting dancing by patrons only therein and/or (2) a place or establishment which serves alcoholic beverages as an adjunct to entertainment on the premises. Food service is an adjunct to entertainment or service of alcohol. Off-site catering business. A business which serves food at a location not owned or leased by such business. Recreational facility. Any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public as a bowling alley, billiard or pool room, health club, tennis, racquetball or handball club or facility, whether such place is open to the public in general or only available to those who have paid a membership fee. Retail sale. The sale for use or consumption and not for resale in any form. Restaurant. A public place, kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public as a place where complete meals are served off of a printed menu and prepared in the premises' kitchen, without sleeping accommodations. The service of alcoholic beverages shall be incidental and complementary to the service of such meals. Limited food service such as provided by lounges, luncheonettes, diners, coffee shops, and drive-ins, does not satisfy the requirements of this definition. Restaurant and lounge. A public place, kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public as a place where meals are served off of a printed menu and prepared in the premises' kitchen, without sleeping accommodations. The service of alcoholic beverages either shall be incidental and complementary to the service of such meals or shall be in a separate room or holding area containing a number of seats which constitute not more than twenty-five (25) percent of the seats devoted to the service of meals. Room temperature. In excess of sixty-five (65) degrees Fahrenheit. Segregated area. An area which is separated by a full enclosure or full partition with a controlled access to and from all other retail sales activity. Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 2 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 8 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] Spirits. Any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation, mixed with water or other substance in solution, and includes brandy, rum, whiskey, gin, or other spirituous liquors, and such liquors when rectified, blended or otherwise mixed with alcohol or other substances. Video gaming establishment shall mean a place where video gaming as defined in chapter 9, article XXVII is permitted by license issued by the city. Wine. Any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the natural contents of fruits, vegetables, or honey, containing sugar, including mead and such beverages when fortified by the addition of alcohol or spirits. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001; Ord. No. 07-O-0082, § 1, 9-17-2007; Ord. No. 09-O-0013, § 1, 2-16-2009; Ord. No. 11-O-0024, § 1, 5-16-2011; Ord. No. 11-O-0046, § 2, 9-6-2011; 13-O-0038, § 1, 12-2-2013; Ord. No. 21-O-0028, § 2, 11-1-2021; Ord. No. 25-O-0032, § 2, 10-6-2025) Sec. 3-3. Possession of alcoholic liquor in motor vehicle. No person shall transport, carry, possess or have any alcoholic liquor in, upon or about any motor vehicle, except in the original package with the seal unbroken. The fines and penalties for a violation of this section shall be as set forth in appendix H - schedule of fines and penalties for code violations. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001; Ord. No. 25-O-0012, § 3, 4-21-2025) Sec. 3-4. Underage consumption of alcoholic liquor. (a) The consumption of alcoholic liquor by any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years is forbidden. (b) It shall be unlawful to sell, give or deliver alcoholic liquor to any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years to misrepresent his or her age for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor in any place in the city where alcoholic liquor is sold. (d) It shall be unlawful for any parent or guardian to permit any persons under the age of twenty-one (21) years old of which he or she be parent or guardian to violate any provisions of this chapter. (e) The possession, dispensing or consumption by a person under the age of twenty-one (21), of alcoholic liquor, in the performance of a religious service or ceremony, or the consumption by a person under the age of twenty-one (21) under the direct supervision and approval of the parents or parent of such underage person in the privacy of a home, is not prohibited. (f) It shall be unlawful for any owner or occupant of any premises located within the city to knowingly allow any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years to remain in such premises while in the possession of alcoholic liquor or while consuming alcoholic liquor in violation of this chapter. (g) The fines and penalties for a violation of this section shall be as set forth in appendix H - schedule of fines and penalties for code violations. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001; Ord. No. 25-O-0012, § 4, 4-21-2025) Sec. 3-5. Other general restrictions. (a) Any person to whom the sale, gift or delivery of alcoholic liquor is prohibited because of age shall not purchase or accept a gift of such alcoholic liquor or have such alcoholic liquor in his possession. Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 3 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 9 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] (b) No person shall transfer, alter or deface such an identification card, use such identification card, use the identification card of another, carry or use a false forged identification card, or obtain an identification card by means of false information. No person shall purchase, accept delivery or have possession of alcoholic liquor on the basis of an identification card in violation of this section. (c) The fines and penalties for a violation of this section shall be as set forth in appendix H - schedule of fines and penalties for code violations. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001; Ord. No. 25-O-0012, § 5, 4-21-2025) ARTICLE II. LICENSING Sec. 3-6. License required. It shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale at retail in the city any alcoholic liquor without having a retail liquor dealer's license, or in violation of the terms of such license. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001) Sec. 3-7. Application. (a) Applications for such licenses shall be made to the local liquor control commissioner, in writing, under oath, and signed by the applicant, in accordance with the directions set forth in the application. The application shall include the following information and statements: (1) The name, age and address of the applicant, and the name, age and address of every sole owner, general partner, corporate officer, director, manager, and anyone owning five (5) percent or more of the aggregate limited partner shares of the applicant limited partner interest or shares of the applicant business entity or parent of the business entity. (2) The citizenship of the applicant, his place of birth and, if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of his naturalization. (3) The character of the business of the applicant; and in the case of a corporation, the objects for which it was formed. (4) The length of time that said applicant has been in business of that character, or in the case of a corporation, the date on which its charter was issued. (5) Reserved. (6) The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under such license. (7) A statement whether the applicant has made similar application for a similar other license on premises other than described in this application, and the disposition of such application. (8) A statement that the applicant has never been convicted of a felony and is not disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing contained in this chapter, laws of the state, or the ordinances of the city. (9) Whether a previous license by any state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government has been revoked, and the reasons therefor. Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 4 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 10 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] (10) A statement that the applicant will not violate any of the ordinances of the city or the laws of the state or of the United States in the conduct of his place of business. (11) A statement that adequate dramshop insurance is in force covering the applicant and premises which is to be operated under such license. Further, in addition to the foregoing statement under oath, all applicants shall be required to attach to said application as proof of insurance a copy of the policy for dramshop insurance coverage, which policy shall contain at a minimum the following information: insurer's name, agent's name, date of expiration of policy, amount of coverage and type of coverage. (12) The classification of the license for which application is made. (13) The date of incorporation, if an Illinois corporation, or the date of becoming qualified under the Illinois Business Corporations Act to transact business in Illinois, if a foreign corporation. (b) License personal interest forms, providing information deemed necessary for the local liquor commissioner, shall be completed in writing, under oath, for each person signing the application and each manager employed or to be employed at the licensed premises. (c) The local liquor control commissioner may, within the discretion of the local liquor control commissioner, require to be fingerprinted any applicant for a new liquor license or any applicant for a renewal of a liquor license. Should the applicant be a partnership corporation the local liquor control commissioner may, within the discretion of the local liquor control commissioner, require to be fingerprinted any sole owner, general partner, corporate officer, director, manager, or anyone owning five (5) percent or more of the aggregate limited partner shares of the applicant limited partner interest or shares of the applicant business entity or parent of the business entity. All such fingerprinting shall be done by the city police department or other police department approved by the chief of police. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001; Ord. No. 11-O-0024, § 12, 5-16-2011) Sec. 3-8. Renewal of license. (a) Any licensee may renew his license at the expiration thereof, provided that he is then qualified to receive a license, and the premises for which such renewal license is sought are suitable for such purpose; provided further, that the renewal privilege herein provided for shall not be construed as a vested right which shall in any case prevent the local liquor control commissioner, with city council consent, from decreasing the number of licenses to be issued within his jurisdiction. (b) A liquor licensee shall file an application for renewal of a liquor license accompanied by the appropriate license fee by the first day of December; failure to do so may result in a renewal license not being issued on January 1 of any such year. The application shall state: name of licensee, name of establishment, license class, renewal period, changes that have occurred to statements made in the original application and previous renewals, name and address of the current resident manager, and an affidavit stating the application is true and correct. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001; Ord. No. 11-O-0024, § 13, 5-16-2011) Sec. 3-9. Persons ineligible to be licensed. No such license shall be issued by the local liquor control commissioner to: (1) A person, other than a corporation, who is not a resident of the city. (2) A person who is not of good character and reputation in the community in which he resides. Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 5 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 11 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] (3) A person who is not a citizen of the United States. If a person is not a citizen of the United States, the individual shall provide proof that the applicant(s) is/are lawfully allowed to be in the United States for the duration of the liquor license, or any renewals thereof. (4) A person who has been convicted of a felony under any federal or state law, unless the local liquor control commissioner determines that such person has been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public trust after considering matters set forth in such person's application and the local liquor control commissioner's investigation. The burden of proof of sufficient rehabilitation shall be on the applicant. (5) A person who has been convicted of being the keeper or is a keeper of a house of ill fame. (6) A person who has been convicted of pandering or other crime or misdemeanor opposed to decency and morality. (7) A person whose license issued under this chapter or the Liquor Control Act of 1934 has been revoked for cause. (8) A person who at the time of application for renewal of any license issued hereunder would not be eligible for such license upon a first application. (9) A co-partnership, if any general partnership thereof, or any limited partnership thereof, owning more than five (5) percent of the aggregate limited partner interest in such co-partnership would not be eligible to receive a license hereunder. (10) A corporation, if any officer, manager or director thereof, or any stockholder or stockholders owning in the aggregate more than five (5) percent of the stock of such corporation, would not be eligible to receive a license hereunder for any reason other than citizenship and residence within the city. (11) A corporation unless it is incorporated in Illinois, or unless it is a foreign corporation which is qualified under the Business Corporation Act of 1983 to transact business in Illinois. (12) A person whose place of business is conducted by a manager or agent unless the manager or agent possesses the same qualifications required by the licensee. (13) A person who has been convicted of a violation of any federal or state law concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic liquor, or has forfeited his bond to appear in court to answer charges for any such violation. (14) A person who does not beneficially own the premises for which a license is sought, or does not have a lease thereon for the full period for which the license is to be issued. (15) Any law enforcing public official, including members of local liquor control commissions, any mayor, alderman, or member of the city council or commission, any president of the village board of trustees, any member of a village board of trustees, or any president or member of a county board; and no such official shall be interested directly in the manufacture, sale or distribution of alcoholic liquor, except that a license may be granted to such official in relation to premises which are not located within the territory subject to the jurisdiction of that official if the issuance of such license is approved by the state liquor control commission. (16) A person who is not a beneficial owner of the business to be operated by the licensee. (17) A person who has been convicted of a gambling offense as prescribed by any of subsections (a)(3) through (a)(10) of Section 28-1 of, or as proscribed by Section 28-3 of, the criminal code of 1961, approved July 28, 1961, as heretofore or hereafter amended, or as proscribed by a statute replaced by any of the aforesaid statutory provisions. (18) A person to whom federal wagering stamp or federal gaming device stamp has been issued by the federal government for the current tax period. Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 6 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 12 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] (19) A copartnership to which a federal wagering stamp or a federal gaming device stamp has been issued by the federal government for the current tax period, or if any of the partners have been issued a federal gaming device stamp or federal wagering stamp by the federal government for the current tax period. (20) A corporation, if any officer, manager or director thereof, or any stockholder owning in the aggregate more than twenty (20) percent of the stock of such corporation has been issued a federal wagering stamp or federal gaming device stamp for the current tax period. (21) Any premises for which a federal wagering stamp or federal gaming device stamp has been issued by the federal government for the current tax period. (22) A person who is not eligible for a state retail liquor dealer's license. (23) Any person who fails to obtain a state retail liquor dealer's license. (24) Any person who at the time of application for a license, or renewal thereof, owes money to the city or is otherwise indebted to the city. (25) Any person in violation of the Retailer's Occupational Tax Act, including: a. Failure to make a tax return; b. The filing of a fraudulent return; c. Failure to pay all or part of any tax or penalty finally determined to be due; d. Failure to keep books and records; e. Failure to secure and display a certificate or subcertificate of registration; f. Willful violation of any rule or regulation of the Illinois Department of Revenue relating to the administration and enforcement of tax liability. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001; Ord. No.22-O-0013, § 1, 4-4-2022) Sec. 3-10. Classifications. (a) On premises restaurant license—Class A. Class A-1 license authorizes the retail sale, on the premises specified, of alcoholic liquor by the drink for consumption on restaurant premises. Alcoholic liquor may only be sold during the period when regular food service from the restaurant is available. All liquor service shall be from a service bar not available for customer use. To qualify for a Class A-1 license, a restaurant must seat not less than fifty (50) persons. Class A-2 license authorizes the retail sale, on the premises specified, of alcoholic liquor by the drink for consumption on restaurant and lounge premises. Alcoholic liquor may only be sold during the period when food service from the restaurant kitchen is available. If regular food service is not available the licensee must provide a printed bar menu. To qualify for a Class A-2 license, a restaurant must seat not less than one hundred (100) persons. Class A-3 license authorizes the retail sale, on the premises specified, of alcoholic liquor by the drink for consumption on the premises. Alcoholic liquor may only be sold when food service from the restaurant is available. To qualify for an A-3 license, a restaurant must be located in the B-1 Central Business District as defined in Appendix A section 10.2 of this Code. (b) On premises nonrestaurant license—Class B. Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 7 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 13 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] Class B-1 license authorizes the retail sale, on the premises specified, of alcoholic liquor by the drink for consumption on recreational facility premises. To qualify for a Class B-1 license, a recreational facility must devote over one-half of the useable square footage to recreational activities. Class B-2 license authorizes the retail sale, on the premises specified, of alcoholic liquor by the drink for consumption on hotel premises. This shall include all banquets, conventions, meetings, group dining services, catering, cafeterias, restaurants, delis, cocktail lounges, bars, general entertainment areas, executive floor lounges, room service, health clubs, bar/vending machines in guest rooms, lobby and meeting room service or any other liquor dispensing facilities located on the hotel premises. Class B-3 license authorizes the retail sale, on the premises specified, of alcoholic liquor by the drink for consumption on nightclub premises. To qualify for a Class B-3 license, the premises must be in excess of five thousand (5,000) square feet. At all times, including non-business hours and times when no alcohol is being sold or served, all persons under the age of twenty-one (21) years are prohibited from being on the property, or any portion thereof, including parking lots and all other exterior areas, of any premises having a Class B-3 license, unless such persons are employees of the licensee or of any contractor of the licensee or subcontractor and present on the premises in connection with that employment, or are applying for employment with the licensee. Class B-4 license authorizes the retail sale, on the premises specified, of alcoholic liquor for consumption on golf courses. Class B-5 license authorizes the retail sale, on the premises specified, of beer and wine by the drink for consumption on an indoor recreational facility premises. To qualify for a Class B-5 license, a recreational facility must devote over one-half (½) of the usable square footage to recreational activities and the beer and wine may only be consumed in a separate lounge area where no one under the age of twenty-one (21) shall be permitted unless accompanied by his parent or legal guardian. Beer and wine shall only be dispensed and delivered to purchasers thereof only in cups of soft and lightweight material, such as paper cups, polyethylene cups, plastic cups, etc. Holders of a Class B-5 liquor license shall post signs throughout the recreational facility indicating that alcohol can only be consumed in the lounge area. (c) Package store license—Class C. Class C-1 license authorizes the retail sale, on the premises specified, of alcoholic liquor in its original individual package, not for consumption on the premises. To qualify for a Class C- 1 license, the premises must be used primarily for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Free tasting may only be given on the premises for advertising purposes. No point of any premises for which a Class C-1 license has been issued shall be located less than one and one-half (1.5) miles from the nearest point of any other Class C-1 licensed premises. Class C-2 license authorizes the retail sale, on the premises specified, of alcoholic liquor in its original individual package, not for consumption on the premises. To qualify for a Class C-2 license, the premises must be primarily used for retail sales other than alcoholic liquor and provide retail sales floor area in excess of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet. The floor area devoted to liquor sales shall not be in excess of two thousand (2,000) square feet and shall be in a segregated area, approved by the local liquor control commissioner, so designed to be separate and distinct. Class C-4 license authorizes the retail sale, on the premises specified, of beer and wine in its original individual package, not for consumption on the premises. To qualify for a Class C-4 license, the premises must be primarily used as a gas station and have a convenience store associated with it of at least two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet in size. The following additional requirements apply to all Class C- 4 licenses: (1) The floor area devoted to beer and wine sales within the convenience store shall not exceed more than fifteen (15) percent of the total retail sales area and shall be in a segregated area, Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 8 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 14 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] approved by the local liquor control commissioner, so designed to be separate, distinct and visible by an employee working behind the counter where transactions occur; (2) Beer in containers less than sixteen (16) ounces shall not be sold to any person in quantities of less than six (6) cans or bottles for consumption; sales of individual bottles or cans is strictly prohibited; (3) Wine shall not be sold in containers less than seven hundred fifty (750) milliliters; and (4) Spirits shall not be sold in containers less than two (2) ounces; and (5) Each transaction for the sale of beer and wine shall be with point-of-sale equipment that shall scan the identification of the customer as to verify age. Class C-5 license authorizes the retail sale, on the premises specified, of beer and wine in its original individual package, which may be refrigerated, not for consumption on the premises. To qualify for a class C- 5 license, the premises must be primarily used for retail sales other than alcoholic liquor and provide retail sales floor area in excess of fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet. The floor area devoted to liquor sales shall not be in excess of two thousand (2,000) square feet and shall be in a segregated area, approved by the local liquor control commissioner, so designed to be separate and distinct. Class C-6 license authorizes the retail sale, on the premises specified, of alcoholic liquor, including spirits, beer and wine in its original individual package, not for consumption on the premises. To qualify for a Class C-6 license, the premises must be primarily used as a gas station, have a convenience store associated with it of at least three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet in size, and the license holder must have held a C- 4 license prior to December 16, 2024. The following additional requirements apply to all Class C-6 licenses: (1) The floor area devoted to alcoholic liquor sales within the convenience store shall not exceed more than fifteen (15) percent of the total retail sales area and shall be in a segregated area, approved by the local liquor control commissioner, so designed to be separate, distinct and visible by an employee working behind the counter where transactions occur; (2) Beer in containers less than sixteen (16) ounces shall not be sold to any person in quantities of less than six (6) cans or bottles. Sale of individual bottles and cans is strictly prohibited; (3) Wine shall not be sold in containers less than seven hundred fifty (750) milliliters; (4) Spirits shall not be sold in containers less than two (2) ounces; and (5) Each transaction for the sale of alcoholic liquor shall be with point-of-sale equipment that shall scan the identification of the customer as to verify age. (d) Temporary license—Class D. Class D license authorizes the retail sale, on the premises specified, of beer and wine by the drink for consumption on or adjacent to the premises. To qualify for a Class D license, the applicant must be a local organization or group providing beer and/or wine at a picnic, carnival or similar function. A Class D license shall be authorized on a day-to-day basis but not for more than seven (7) consecutive days. (e) On premises beer and wine license—Class E. Class E-1 license authorizes the retail sale, on the premises specified, of beer and wine by the drink for consumption on premises. Beer and wine may only be sold during the period when regular food service is available. Class E-3 license authorizes the retail sale, on the premises specified, of beer and wine by the drink for consumption on premises. Beer and wine may only be sold during the period when regular food service is available. To qualify for an E-3 license, a restaurant must be located in the B-1 Central Business District as defined in Appendix A, section 10.2 of this Code. Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 9 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 15 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] (f) Club license—Class F. Class F license authorizes the retail sale, on the premises specified, of alcoholic liquor by a club. Alcoholic liquor may only be sold to members of the club and their guests and persons attending programs of the club. For each program wherein the club facilities are rented, leased or utilized by any person, corporation, club or group, whether for fee, admission price, donation, gratuity or other remuneration of any form or manner, an application shall be filed with the local liquor control commissioner, shall include a filing fee as prescribed in Appendix G. (g) West Chicago Park District—Class G. Class G license authorizes the retail sale of alcoholic liquor by the West Chicago Park District, only by the individual drink and only for consumption within the premises known as Reed-Keppler Park, and only at and during one-day events organized and supervised by the Park District and for the city's annual summer multi- day festival. (h) Banquet facility—Class H. Class H license authorizes the retail sale, in banquet facilities only, of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises where sold. (i) Live musical performances—Class I. Class I license shall authorize any holder of a Class A-1, A-2, A-3, B-4, E-1, or E-3, to offer live musical performances on the licensed premises. Live musical performances on any premises licensed Class A-1, A-2, A-3, E-1, or E-3, are prohibited unless a Class I license shall have been issued in addition therefor. The local liquor control commissioner of the city may require the applicant for a Class I license to provide information about the facilities on the premises for accommodating live musical performances and may require that the licensee provide reasonable security measures at such performances. A Class I license shall expire, terminate, or be revoked or suspended simultaneously, without the taking of any action, with the expiration, termination, suspension, or revocation of the associated Class A-1, A-2, A-3, B-4, E-1, or E-3 license. (j) Video gaming—Class J. Class J license shall authorize a holder of a class A-1, A-2, A-3, B-4, E-1, E-3 and F, to the extent said license has been held for a period of no less than twelve (12) months, to offer video gaming on the licensed premises. Video gaming on any premises licensed class A-1, A-2, A-3, B-4, E-1, E-3 or F is prohibited unless a class J license shall have been issued in addition therefor. The local liquor control commissioner of the city shall require the applicant for a class J license to first apply for a video gaming establishment license and may require that the licensee provide reasonable security measures related to the operation thereof. The local liquor commissioner may suspend or revoke a class J license for cause, without action being taken against any other license. However, a class J license shall expire, terminate, or be revoked or suspended simultaneously, without taking any action, with the expiration, termination, suspension, or revocation of the associated class A-1, A-2, A-3, B-4, E-1, E-3 or F license. (k) Outdoor dining—Class K. Class K license shall authorize any holder of a class A-1, A-2, A-3, E-1, or E-3, to offer the sale and possession of alcohol in a specified outdoor seating area located on the principle liquor licensed premises, provided that such outdoor seating area is providing that access to such outdoor seating area is controlled by the principle liquor licensed premises, and restricted by chain, rope or like restriction. A class K license shall expire, terminate, or be revoked or suspended in conjunction with, or without the taking of any action, with the expiration, termination, suspension, or revocation of the associated class A-1, A-2, A-3, E-1, or E-3 license. (l) Seating area on public sidewalk—Class L. Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 10 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 16 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] A Class L license shall authorize the holder of a Class A-1, A-2, A-3, E-1 or E-3 license to sell alcoholic beverages within a specified and approved licensed seating area on a sidewalk within the public right-of-way adjacent to the specified premises. A Class L license may only be issued to a holder of a Class A-1, A-2, A-3, E- 1 or E-3 who has obtained a license agreement from the City of West Chicago for such seating area. To qualify for a Class L license, an applicant must first be issued and hold a current A-1, A-2, A-3, E-1 or E-3 license. The Class L license is supplemental and in addition to the original license and does not replace the original license. All Class L license holders shall comply with the following requirements: (1) All liquor service occurring in a licensed seating area shall end no later than 10:00 p.m., and all liquor consumption shall end no later than 10:30 p.m. (2) Patrons shall be seated within the licensed seating area at all times when consuming alcoholic beverages. (3) Alcohol may be served only by an employee of the restaurant eligible to serve alcohol from the restaurant and only to patrons that are located within the licensed seating area. (4) No carryout service of any alcohol is permitted. (5) No alcoholic beverages of any kind may be served in bottles. (6) The service of alcoholic beverages shall be incidental to food service on the premises and shall only take place for patrons ordering food. (m) Brew pub restaurant—Class M. Class M license authorizes the retail sale, on the premises specified, of alcoholic liquor and beer produced on the premises for consumption on brew pub restaurant premises and the retail sale of beer produced on the licensed premises in original packages, unopened only, for off-premises consumption. (n) Brewing facility—Class N. Class N license authorizes the consumption of craft beer, on the premises specified, and the retail sale of craft beer for consumption off the licensed premises where the premises is that of a brewing facility as defined herein. On-premises consumption shall be limited to the retail portion of the licensed premises, which shall not exceed three thousand (3,000) square feet, except during supervised tours and private events. Product sampling shall be permitted in accordance with state law at no charge. Patrons under the age of twenty-one (21) shall be allowed on the premises when accompanied by an individual twenty-one (21) years of age or older, however, classes and seminars shall be limited to patrons twenty-one (21) years of age or older. (o) Specialty retailer with limited on-premises consumption—Class O. Class O license shall authorize the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in two (2) capacities: a) As part of a basket, defined as a decorative gift container intended to hold an arrangement of gift items such as collectibles, flowers, plants, candies, or chocolates. b) As individually sold curated or artisan liquors, not necessarily included in a basket, provided such sales are incidental to the licensee's overall retail offerings. The sale of alcoholic liquor must remain ancillary to the sale of gift or specialty retail products. Alcohol must be in its original, sealed manufacturer packaging. Product sampling (on-premises consumption) shall be limited to once per month in accordance with state law and offered at no charge. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001; Ord. No. 01-O-0105, § 1, 11-5-2001; Ord. No. 06-O-0089, § 1, 11-20-2006; Ord. No. 08-O-0059, § 1, 8-4-2008; Ord. No. 08-O-0060, § 1, 8-4-2008; Ord. No. 09-O-0013, § 2, 2-16-2009; Ord. No. 09- O-0052, § 1, 10-19-2009; Ord. No. 10-O-0053, § 1, 6-21-2010; Ord. No. 11-O-0007, § 44, 5-16-2011; Ord. No. 11-O- 0024, § 10, 5-16-2011; Ord. No. 11-O-0046, §§ 3, 4, 9-6-2011; Ord. No. 12-O-0033, § 1, 11-5-2012; Ord. No. 21-O- 0028, § 2, 11-1-2021; Ord. No. 21-O-0034, § 2, 12-6-2021; Ord. No.22-O-0013, § 3, 4-4-2022; Ord. No.22-O-0020, § Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 11 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 17 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] 2, 5-16-2022; Ord. No. 23-O-0014, § 6, 7-3-2023; Ord. No. 24-O-0014, § 1, 6-3-2024; Ord. No. 24-O-0036, § 1, 12- 16-2024; Ord. No. 25-O-0022, § 3, 6-16-2025; Ord. No. 25-O-0031, § 2, 7-21-2025; Ord. No. 25-O-0032, § 3, 10-6- 2025) Sec. 3-11. License fees. The amount of the application fee and annual license fee shall be as prescribed in Appendix G. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001; Ord. No. 01-O-0105, § 2, 11-5-2001; Ord. No. 02-O-0120, § 1, 11-4-2002; Ord. No. 06-O-0011, § 1, 2-6-2006; Ord. No. 06-O-0089, § 2, 11-20-2006; Ord. No. 07-O-0105, § 6, 12-7-2007, eff. 1-1- 2008; Ord. No. 08-O-0060, § 2, 8-4-2008; Ord. No. 09-O-0013, § 3, 2-16-2009; Ord. No. 09-O-0052, § 2, 10-19-2009; Ord. No. 10-O-0053, § 2, 6-21-2010; Ord. No. 11-O-0007, § 36, 5-16-2011; Ord. No. 11-O-0024, § 11, 5-16-2011; Ord. No. 13-O-0038, § 2, 12-2-2013) Sec. 3-12. Records; number of licenses. (a) The city clerk shall keep a complete record of all such licenses issued, and shall furnish the chief of police with a copy thereof; upon revocation or suspension of any license, the city clerk shall immediately give written notice thereof to the chief of police. (b) The number of licenses as may be increased or reduced at any time by the local liquor control commissioner with city council consent. No license in violation of that number shall be issued or renewed. (c) There shall be no more than the following number of licenses issued for each class: Class A-1 4 Class A-2 7 Class A-3 2 Class B-1 0 Class B-2 0 Class B-3 0 Class B-4 2 Class B-5 1 Class BYOL 1 Class C-1 4 Class C-2 2 Class C-3 1 Class C-4 4 Class C-5 1 Class C-6 1 Class Dno limit Class E-1 4 Class E-3 1 Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 12 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 18 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] Class F 3 Class G 1 Class H 2 Class I 4 Class J: An amount equal to the number of video gaming establishment licenses issued by the local liquor control commissioner. Class O 1 (Ord. No. 01-O-0036, § 1, 6-4-2001; Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001; Ord. No. 01-O-0077, § 1, 8-6-2001; Ord. No. 01-O-0078, § 1, 8-6-2001; Ord. No. 01-O-0079, § 1, 8-6-2001; Ord. No. 01-O-0105, § 3, 11-5-2001; Ord. No. 01-O- 0119, § 1, 11-5-2001; Ord. No. 01-O-0109, § 1, 12-3-2001; Ord. No. 01-O-0131, § 1, 12-17-2001; Ord. No. 02-O- 0102, § 1, 8-19-2002; Ord. No. 02-O-0103, § 1, 8-19-2002; Ord. No. 03-O-0030, § 1, 4-21-2003; Ord. No. 03-O-0108, § 1, 12-1-2003; Ord. No. 04-O-0004, § 1, 5-17-2004; Ord. No. 04-O-0008, § 1, 3-1-2004; Ord. No. 04-O-0014, § 1, 3- 1-2004; Ord. No. 04-O-0038, § 1, 5-3-2004; Ord. No. 04-O-0044, § 1, 5-3-2004; Ord. No. 05-O-0042, § 1, 5-16-2005; Ord. No. 05-O-0050, § 1, 6-20-2005; Ord. No. 05-O-0051, § 1, 6-20-2005; Ord. No. 05-O-0091, § 1, 11-7-2005; Ord. No. 05-O-0094, § 1, 11-21-2005; Ord. No. 05-O-0095, § 1, 11-21-2005; Ord. No. 06-O-0027, § 1, 3-20-2006; Ord. No. 06-O-0036, § 1, 4-3-2006; Ord. No. 06-O-0031, § 1, 4-17-2006; Ord. No. 06-O-0039, § 1, 4-17-2006; Ord. No. 06-O-0066, § 1, 8-21-2006; Ord. No. 06-O-0070, § 2, 8-28-2006; Ord. No. 06-O-0072, § 1, 8-28-2006; Ord. No. 06-O- 0092, § 1, 11-20-2006; Ord. No. 06-O-0095, § 1, 12-4-2006; Ord. No. 07-O-0035, § 1, 4-16-2007; Ord. No. 07-O- 0088, § 1, 9-17-2007; Ord. No. 07-O-0089, § 1, 9-17-2007; Ord. No. 07-O-0100, § 1, 11-19-2007; Ord. No. 08-O- 0058, § 1, 7-7-2008; Ord. No. 08-O-0084, § 1, 10-20-2008; Ord. No. 09-O-0014, § 1, 2-16-2009; Ord. No. 09-O-0033, § 1, 5-4-2009; Ord. No. 09-O-0052, § 3, 10-19-2009; Ord. No. 10-O-0051, § 1, 5-17-2010; Ord. No. 10-O-0053, § 3, 6-21-2010; Ord. No. 10-O-0076, § 1, 10-18-2010; Ord. No. 10-O-0077, § 1, 10-18-2010; Ord. No. 11-O-0011, § 1, 3- 7-2011; Ord. No. 11-O-0032, § 1, 5-16-2011; Ord. No. 11-O-0029, § 1, 7-5-2011; Ord. No. 11-O-0037, § 1, 8-1-2011; Ord. No. 11-O-0048, § 1, 9-6-2011; Ord. No. 11-O-0078, § 1, 1-3-2012; Ord. No. 12-O-0006, § 1, 4-2-2012; Ord. No. 12-O-0033, § 2, 11-5-2012; Ord. No. 13-O-0003, § 1, 1-21-2013; Ord. No. 14-O-0028, § 1, 11-17-2014; Ord. No. 15- O-0003, § 2, 2-2-2015; Ord. No. 16-O-0008, § 1, 2-15-2016; Ord. No. 16-O-0027, § 1, 7-5-2016; Ord. No. 16-O-0028, § 1, 7-5-2016; Ord. No. 17-O-0003, § 1, 4-3-2017; Ord. No. 17-O-0025, § 1, 7-3-2017; Ord. No. 18-O-0001, § 1, 1-15- 2018; Ord. No. 21-O-0004, § 1, 3-1-2021; Ord. No. 21-O-0028, § 2, 11-1-2021; Ord. No. 21-O-0031, § 2, 11-15-2021; Ord. No.22-O-0012, § 1, 3-21-2022; Ord. No. 23-O-0015, § 1, 6-5-2023; Ord. No. 23-O-0020, § 1, 7-3-2023; Ord. No. 24-O-0003, § 1, 2-5-2024; Ord. No. 24-O-0032, § 1, 9-16-2024; Ord. No. 24-O-0036, § 2, 12-16-2024; Ord. No. 24-O- 0046, § 1, 12-2-2024; Ord. No. 25-O-0006, § 1, 3-3-2025; Ord. No. 25-O-0007, § 1, 3-17-2025; Ord. No. 25-O-0030, § 2, 7-21-2025; Ord. No. 25-O-0032, § 4, 10-6-2025; Ord. No. 25-O-0033, § 2, 7-21-2025; Ord. No. 25-O-0038, § 1, 8-18-2025) Sec. 3-13. Transfer of license. (a) Nontransferable. A license shall be a personal privilege, in force and effect for that period of time set forth in section 3-9 of this chapter, unless sooner revoked as in this chapter provided, and shall not constitute property, nor shall it be subject to attachment, garnishment or execution, nor shall it be alienable or transferable, voluntarily or involuntarily, or subject to being encumbered or hypothecated. Such license shall cease upon the death of the licensee, and shall not descend by the law of testate or intestate devolution, provided that executors or administrators of the estate of any deceased licensee, and the trustee of any insolvent or bankrupt licensee, when such estate consists in part of alcoholic liquor, may continue the business of the sale or manufacture of alcoholic liquor under the order of the appropriate court, and may exercise the privileges of the deceased or insolvent or bankrupt licensee after the death of such decedent or such insolvency or bankruptcy, until the expiration of such license, but not longer than six (6) months after the death, bankruptcy or insolvency of such licensee. Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 13 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 19 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] (b) Change in personnel. Any changes in partnerships, officers, directors, persons holding directly or beneficially more than five (5) percent of the stock or ownership interest, or managers of establishments licensed under this chapter, shall be reported in writing to the local liquor control commissioner, within ten (10) days of the change and such new individuals shall meet all the standards of this chapter and must otherwise qualify to hold a liquor license; and such new individuals shall be subject to review by the local liquor control commissioner. (1) When a license has been issued to a partnership and a change of ownership occurs resulting in a partnership interest by one who is not eligible to hold a liquor license, the license shall terminate. (2) When a license has been issued to a corporation and a change takes place in officers, directors, managers or stockholders of more than five (5) percent of the stock, resulting in the holding of office or such of stock by one who is not eligible for a license, the license shall terminate. (3) When a license has been issued to an individual who is no longer eligible for a license, the license shall terminate. The processing fee for any of the activities under this paragraph shall be three-hundred dollars ($300.00). (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001; Ord. 09-O-0013, § 5, 2-16-2009; Ord. No. 11-O-0024, § 2, 5-16-2011) Sec. 3-14. Change of location. A license issued hereunder shall permit the sale of alcoholic liquor only in the premises described in application and license. Such location may be changed only when and upon the written permit to make such change shall be issued by the local liquor control commissioner. No change of location shall be permitted unless the proposed new location is in compliance with the provisions and regulations of this chapter. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001) Sec. 3-15. Location restrictions. (a) No license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within one hundred (100) feet of any undertaking establishment, mortuary, church, school, hospital, home for the aged or indigent persons, or for veterans, their wives, or children, or any military or naval station; provided, that this prohibition shall not apply to hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs, or to restaurants, food shops, or other places where the sale of alcoholic liquors is not the principal business. (b) No license shall be issued to any person for the sale of any alcoholic liquor at any school or other place of business frequented by persons under twenty-one (21) years of age except for any business where the selling of alcoholic beverages is ancillary to the main business on the premises. (c) Pursuant to the authority granted by Section 6-15 of the Liquor Control Act, alcoholic liquor may be sold or delivered at Reed-Keppler Park located in the city. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001) Sec. 3-16. Bring your own liquor (BYOL) regulations. No person shall bring onto any premises where food is sold any alcoholic beverage for that person's or another's consumption while on the premises for the purposes of eating, nor shall the owner, leasee, or other person in possession of such premises permit such consumption, unless the premises shall have been duly licensed by the city and the state. Only wine or beer may be brought onto such premises by a person for his or hers or Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 14 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 20 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] another's consumption while present for the purpose of eating, and the annual cost of a city class BYOL liquor license therefore shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) annually. (Ord. No. 10-O-0054, § 1, 6-21-2010) Sec. 3-17. Outdoor seating areas. Holders of licenses, other than a Class C license, may sell and serve alcoholic beverages in an outdoor seating area located on the licensed premises, provided that a Class K license is secured, in addition to the underlying license. The seating capacity and square footage of the outdoor seating area need not comply with the requirement of the license for such, if any, but shall not be considered for purposes of determining premises' compliance with the minimum requirements for such under the license. A Class K license is not applicable for outside seating located on a public sidewalk in the right-of-way. Outside seating located on a public sidewalk shall require a Class L license subject to the terms and conditions of section 3-10 of this chapter and of article XXX of chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances. (Ord. No. 11-O-0024, § 3, 5-16-2011; Ord. No. 21-O-0034, § 2, 12-6-2021; Ord. No.22-O-0020, § 3, 5-16-2022) Secs. 3-18—3-20. Reserved. ARTICLE III. OPERATIONS AND SALES Sec. 3-21. Liability of owners and licensees. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall excuse or relieve the owner, proprietor, or person in charge of any place where alcoholic liquor is sold from the restrictions and requirements of any other ordinances of the city and laws of the State of Illinois, including the provisions of the Firearms Concealed Carry Act (430 ILCS 66/). (b) If the owner of the licensed premises or any person for whom the licensee derives the right to possession of such premises, or the agent of such owner or person, shall knowingly permit the licensee to use the license and premises in violation of terms of this chapter, such owner, agent or other person shall be guilty of a violation of this chapter to the same extent as the licensee and be subject to the same punishment if applicable. (c) Every act or omission of whatever nature constituting the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, by any officer, director, manager or other agent or employee of any licensee, shall be deemed and held to be the act of such employer or licensee, and such employer or licensee shall be punishable in the same manner as if the act or omission had been done or omitted by him personally. (d) Any holder of a liquor license issued hereunder shall at all times provide proper management and supervision over the license, premises, beverages and persons therein and failure to so provide during all business hours shall be grounds, after hearing, for suspension or revocation of said license. (e) Any holder of a liquor license shall at all times maintain a valid State of Illinois Liquor License, a copy of which must be provided to the city. (f) Any holder of a liquor license shall maintain valid liquor liability (dramshop) insurance that indicates that the City of West Chicago, its officials, agents, employees and volunteers are additionally insured; a certificate of insurance that meets these requirements must be provided to the city. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001; Ord. No. 14-O-0003, § 1, 2-3-2014; Ord. No. 15-O-0003, § 1, 2-2-2015) Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 15 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 21 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] Sec. 3-22. Displaying license. Every licensee shall cause his license or licenses to be framed and hung in plain view, in a conspicuous place, on the licensed premises. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001) Sec. 3-23. Closing hours. (a) No person who has been issued a Class C license (of any type) hereunder as a seller of alcoholic liquor either personally or through his agents or employees, shall sell or permit to be sold, offer for sale, or give away any alcoholic liquor between the hours of midnight and 6:00 a.m., except that however, no such sales shall be made between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. (b) No person who has been issued other than a Class C license hereunder as a seller of alcoholic liquor either personally or through his agents or employees, shall sell or permit to be sold, offer for sale, or give away any alcoholic liquor between the hours of 1:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., except that sales may be made up to 2:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings; however, no such sales shall be made between 2:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. (c) No person who has been issued other than a Class C license hereunder as a seller of alcoholic liquor, either personally or through its agents or employees, shall allow any patron or customer to remain on the premises later than the sales/closing hours herein established. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001; Ord. No. 06-O-0091, § 1, 11-20-2006; Ord. No. 08-O-0060, § 3, 8-4-2008; Ord. No. 09-O-0013, § 4, 2-16-2009; Ord. No. 09-O-0032, § 1, 6-1-2009; Ord. No. 11-O-0024, § 4, 5-16-2011) Sec. 3-24. Sanitary conditions. All premises used for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor, or for the storage of such liquor for sale, shall be kept in full compliance with the ordinance regulating the condition of premises used for the storage or sale of food for human consumption. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001) Sec. 3-25. Interior lighting of licensed premises. In premises upon which the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises is licensed, all rooms shall be continuously lighted during business hours by natural light or by artificial white light, so that all parts of the interior of the premises shall be clearly visible. In case the lighting of any rooms of any such licensed premises required by the foregoing provisions shall be permitted to be obscured by the licensee or by his agents or employees, then such license shall be subject to revocation in the manner therein provided. In order to enforce the provisions of this section, the mayor shall have the right to require the filing with him of plans, drawings and photographs showing the clearance of the view, as required above. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001) Sec. 3-26. Original packages, containers; individual units. (a) Filling, refilling original packages. No person licensed under this chapter shall fill or refill, in whole or in part, any original package of alcoholic liquor with the same or any other kind of quality of alcoholic liquor; and, it Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 16 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 22 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] shall be unlawful for any person to have in his possession for sale at retail any bottles, casks or other containers containing alcoholic liquor except in original packages. (b) Selling etc., alcoholic liquor in original container; unbroken seal. No person licensed hereunder as a dealer of alcoholic liquor, either personally or through his agent or employee, shall sell or permit to be sold, offer for sale, or give away any alcoholic liquor except in the original container and with the seal unbroken. (c) Selling individual units. For the purpose of this section, it shall be a violation for any such seller to sell, as individual units, a single can or package out of what is commonly known as a six-pack, eight-pack, twelve- pack, case or other such packaging device, except for on-premises consumption by those possessing the proper license. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001) Sec. 3-27. Employees under the age of twenty-one. Individuals under the age of twenty-one (21) years may be employed upon the premises or portion of the premises where liquor is sold, however such employees shall not be allowed to sell or pour alcohol. Said employees may serve alcohol (e.g. transporting from bar to table), and may bag and/or package such products at point of sale. (Ord. No. 16-O-0013, § 1, 3-21-2016; Ord. No. 21-O-0034, § 2, 12-6-2021) Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 16-O-0013, § 1, adopted March 21, 2016, deleted the former § 3-27 and enacted a new § 3-27 as set out herein. The former section pertained to sales to persons under age of twenty-one years, habitual drunkards, spendthrifts and mental incompetents, and derived from Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2- 2001; Ord. No. 11-O-0024, § 5, 5-16-2011. Sec. 3-28. Gambling. It shall be unlawful for any holder of a liquor license, either personally or through his agents or employees, to permit any gambling on any premises licensed to sell alcoholic liquor. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001) Sec. 3-29. Kinds of conduct prohibited. In addition to all other acts prohibited by the Liquor Control Act of 1934 which are cause for revocation or suspension, the following kinds of conduct are prohibited in licensed establishments: (1) The performance of acts, or simulated acts, of sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, bestiality, oral copulation, flagellation, or any sexual acts; (2) The act or simulated touching, caressing or fondling on the breasts, buttocks, anus or genitals; (3) The actual or simulated displaying of the breasts, buttocks, pubic hair, anus, vulva or genitals; (4) The permitting, by a licensee, of any person to remain in or upon the licensed premises who exposes to public view his or her entire breasts or buttocks; (5) The permitting, by a licensee, of any person to remain in or upon the licensed premises who exposes to public view any portion of his or her genitals, vulva or anus; (6) The displaying of moving pictures or photographic slide presentations depicting acts or simulated acts of sexual intercourse, masturbation, sodomy, bestiality, oral copulation, flagellation, or any sexual act; Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 17 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 23 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] (7) The permitting of any act to be performed which is contrary to any state, federal, or local criminal or quasi-criminal law. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001) Sec. 3-30. Prohibited activities at licensed establishments. It shall be unlawful for any holder of a liquor license, either personally or through his agents or employees, to permit, sponsor, or promote on any licensed premises, or for the patron of any licensed premise to participate in or to promote or encourage the participation in or the holding of on the said premises of a "wet T-shirt" contest; actual or simulated wrestling or fight using jell-o, butter, lard, shortening, peanut butter, jelly, jam, flour, marshmallows, eggs, ketchup, or other food stuffs, mud, or other substance; or other similar kind of indecorous contest or match. Furthermore, the following activities are also prohibited: any boxing match, wrestling match, "iron man", "tough guy" or similar contest match, wrist or arm wrestling match or other real or simulated athletic contest involving direct body contact between or among participants while in a premises holding a liquor license. (Ord. No. 11-O-0024, § 6, 5-16-2011) Sec. 3-30.1. Preservation of peace on premises selling alcoholic beverages. (a) It shall be the duties and responsibilities of each liquor license holder, his employees or agents, to maintain the premises in a peaceable and orderly manner so as not to allow any patron, employee or member of the public on the premises to commit any act, which act is done in an unreasonable manner so as to alarm or disturb another and to provoke a breach of the peace or to commit an act which causes another person to become unconscious as a result of that act. (b) Each liquor license holder shall have sufficient employees or agents on the premises to maintain the peace. Any employee, agent, or person acting on behalf of the liquor license holder shall be suitably trained to observe and be aware of persons who may become unconscious. Any employee, agent, or person acting on behalf of the liquor license holder shall be suitably trained to maintain the peace of the premises, and may not act in any fashion so as to promote or aggravate situations which may result in physical altercations, fighting or other acts of an unreasonable manner so as to alarm or disturb another and provoke a breach of the peace. (c) No liquor license holder, employee or agent shall knowingly permit any fighting; which shall consist of physical contact or an insulting or provoking nature; or causes physical harm to an individual nor shall the liquor license holder, employee or agent knowingly permit the use of any drug, item or act causing an individual on the premises to become unconscious. (d) "Premises," as defined for purposes of this chapter, shall mean the actual physical space wherein alcoholic beverages are sold to the public, any area set aside for use by the general public (restrooms, lounge), any area used by agents or employees of the liquor license holder for preparation of services (kitchen or storage facilities) and any outdoor area wherein the public is served or awaiting service or where the customers are authorized to park any vehicles and any means of ingress and egress to the parking facility. (e) Each liquor license holder, employee or agent who is present or observes any type of criminal activity, fighting, or notes that any person is unconscious is required to immediately notify 9-1-1 of the event. In the event an individual on the premises loses consciousness or is in a state of stupor so as not to be competent, each liquor license holder, employee or agent who is present shall immediately call 9-1-1 and notify the police department of the condition of the individual. In the event the liquor license holder, employee or agent receives a complaint from any person that someone has or had been drugged on or at the premises, the liquor license holder, employee or agent shall immediately notify the police department of the complaint Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 18 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 24 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] and any other relevant information. The police department shall inform the local liquor control commissioner of any conduct of patrons or other persons on the premises of a liquor license establishment which results in any reports to the police department pursuant to this subsection. (f) Failure to immediately report any incident as required under subsection (e) of this section shall subject the holder of a liquor license to the revocation or suspension of the retail liquor dealer's license, as well as a possible fine from the local liquor control commissioner. In the event that more than three (3) incidents of similar types of activity such as drugging of persons, disorderly conduct, fighting or other criminal activity which is classified as crimes against persons occur on any liquor license establishment within the course of one (1) year, said violations shall constitute a public nuisance. (g) The city shall invoice the owner of any liquor license establishment for the cost of providing what extraordinary resources, in the sole determination of the city administrator or chief of police, associated with the preservation of peace at that establishment; said invoice shall include a twenty-five (25) percent surcharge to account for administrative expenses. (h) The local liquor control commissioner shall have the right and/or authority to revoke or suspend the retail liquor dealer's license as well as fine or take any other legal steps necessary to prevent the reoccurrence of a public nuisance as hereinabove defined. (Ord. No. 11-O-0024, § 7, 5-16-2011) ARTICLE IV. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT Sec. 3-31. Local liquor control commissioner designated. The mayor is hereby designated to be the local liquor control commissioner and shall be charged with the administration and all duties as provided by the Liquor Control Act of 1934, and of such ordinances, resolutions, rules or regulations relating to alcoholic liquor as hereinbefore provided and as may be enacted hereinafter. The mayor may appoint a person or persons to assist him in the exercise of the powers and the performance of his duties as local liquor control commissioner. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001) Sec. 3-32. Local liquor control commissioner—Powers and duties. (a) The local liquor control commissioner, with city council consent, may, from time to time, adopt such rules and regulations pertaining to the sale or dispensing of alcoholic liquor. Any and all rules and regulations hereinafter proposed or adopted, and amendments thereto may be proposed by the commissioner, assistants, city council member or any other interested person. The proposed rule or regulation shall be submitted to the commissioner in writing and be read during a public meeting before adoption, amendment or rejection. Motions and resolutions concerning rules and regulations shall be in written form and recorded in the minutes by the secretary, together with the action taken. All rules and regulations made as hereinafter provided, and all changes therein shall forthwith be printed for distribution by said commission; and the commission shall give notice of the place or places where said rules or regulations may be obtained by publication in newspapers published in West Chicago and such publication as shall be specified. The date, not less than ten (10) days subsequent to the date of such publication, when such rules and regulations shall be effective shall be provided. (b) The local liquor control commissioner shall have the following powers, functions and duties with respect to local liquor licenses: Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 19 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 25 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] (1) To grant local licenses to persons for premises within his jurisdiction, to suspend for not more than thirty (30) days or revoke for cause all such licenses, and in addition to suspension of such licenses, to levy fines in accordance with state and local laws. (2) To enter or to authorize any law enforcing officer to enter at any time upon any premises licensed hereunder to determine whether any of the provisions of state law, local ordinance, rule or regulation adopted by the local commissioner or by the state liquor control commission have been or are being violated, and at such time to examine said premises of said licensee in connection therewith. (3) To receive complaints from any citizen within his jurisdiction that any of the provisions of the Liquor Control Act of 1934, as amended or of this chapter or any rules or regulations adopted by him or by the state liquor control commission have been or are being violated, and to act upon such complaints in manner hereinafter provided by law. (4) To notify the secretary of state where a club incorporated under the General Not for Profit Corporation Act or a foreign corporation functioning as a club in this state under a certificate of authority issued under that act has violated the Liquor Control Act of 1934, as amended, or this chapter or any rules or regulations adopted by the local liquor control commission by selling or offering for sale at retail alcoholic liquors without a retailer's license. (5) To examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any applicant for a local license or for a renewal thereof, or any licensee upon whom notice of revocation or suspension and/or fine has been served, or any licensee against whom a citation proceeding has been instituted by the state liquor control commission, to examine, or cause to be examined, the books and records of such an applicant or licensee or respondent; and to hear testimony and take proof for his information in the performance of this duty; and for such purposes to issue subpoenas which shall be effective in any part of this state. For the purpose of obtaining any of the information desired by the local liquor control commissioner under this section, he may authorize his agent to act on his behalf; (6) If the local liquor control commissioner has reason to believe that any continued operation of a particular licensed premises will immediately threaten the welfare of the community, the commissioner may, upon the issuance of a written order stating the reason for such conclusion and without notice or hearing, order a licensed premises closed for not more than seven (7) days, giving the licensee an opportunity to be heard during that period, except that if such licensee shall also be engaged in the conduct of another business or businesses on licensed premises, such order shall not be applicable to such other business or businesses; (7) To award, at his sole discretion, a bounty to a licensee or the licensee's agent or employee, who has, in connection with an attempt to purchase or obtain alcoholic liquor by a person, demanded positive identification and found that person to be misrepresenting his or her age for the purpose of purchasing or obtaining alcoholic liquor. In order to be eligible for a bounty, the licensee, agent or employee must have confiscated the identification and filed a police report regarding the incident. The bounty shall be no less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and no more than one hundred dollars ($100.00). (8) The local liquor control commissioner shall be authorized to issue a modification, in writing and signed by him, to any class of license provided for in section 3-10 to permit, in his discretion, without action by the city council, an extension of hours of sale or the sales of alcoholic beverages not provided for in said license for such period as he shall determine appropriate, but not exceeding thirty (30) days in any calendar year, upon the following conditions: 1. Any city liquor licensee wishing such modification shall file a written application for such, signed by the licensee, with the local liquor control commissioner, which states: a. The name, address, and telephone number of the licensee, the address of the licensed premises, and class of license held. Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 20 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 26 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] b. If the modification requested is an extension of hours of sale, the hour at which the license holder wishes sales to begin and end. c. If the modification requested is to permit the sales of alcoholic beverages not provided for in the license, the kind, specific brand or label, alcoholic content, and container size or amount of each such beverage. d. The period for which the licensee wishes the modification. 2. A licensee submitting such application must not have plead guilty to or have been adjudicated guilty of more than one (1) violation of this chapter 3 or of the Liquor Control Act of 1934 within the twelve (12) months preceding the date on which the modification is to begin. 3. The licensee must not have been issued a modification for the premises within the twelve (12) months preceding the date on which the modification is to begin. 4. The license for which the modification is sought must be current and valid and not revoked or suspended at the time of application, with all fees and charges due the city in connection therewith fully paid. 5. The modification shall apply to and be valid for the licensed premises only. The local liquor control commissioner shall not deny any part of the request in such application, except upon the opportunity for a public hearing as provided for in subsection 3-33(d), pursuant to which the local liquor control commissioner shall issue a written order as provided for subsection 3-33(e). Such order may be appealed as provided for in section 3-34. The local liquor control commissioner shall file a copy of all modifications issued with the city clerk. All modifications issued hereunder shall expire of their own accord, without notice to the licensee, at 11:59 p.m. on the expiration date stated therein, and all sales of alcoholic beverages thereafter shall be only as authorized by the license. A modification shall not be deemed to be a separate license but part of the license for which it is issued. Violation of the provisions of a modification shall be deemed a violation of such license and may result in the suspension or revocation of the license or fining of the licensee as provided in sections 3-33, 3-35, and 3-36 hereof. Any suspension or revocation of the license for which the modification is issued shall also suspend or revoke the modification without the requirement of further action or a specific provision. (c) The local liquor control commissioner shall notify the city council of the following activities: (1) The receipt of any new license application prior to the license being issued. Requests for Class D, temporary licenses, are excluded from this requirement. (2) Any hearing scheduled to review alleged violation before the local liquor control commissioner of any rules and regulations established by the Code. (3) Copies of decisions made by the local liquor control commissioner. (4) All modifications to licenses issued pursuant to subsection (b)(8) of this section. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001; Ord. No. 06-O-0096, §§ 2, 3, 12-4-2006; Ord. No. 11-O-0024, § 8, 5-16-2011) Sec. 3-33. Suspension or revocation of license, fine. (a) Upon receipt of any report or notice of any violation by the license holder or his agents of any city ordinance or state or federal statute, regulation or order relating to the conduct of such business or occupation, the local liquor control commissioner may issue notice to the holder of the license so charged or convicted to appear before said commissioner to show cause why he should not be fined or why his license shall not be revoked or suspended. Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 21 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 27 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] (b) For violations of this chapter, the local liquor control commissioner may, in addition to or in lieu of issuing the aforementioned notice, issue a notice to the licensee advising the licensee of the violation and allowing him or her an opportunity to avoid a hearing and avoid incurring a greater fine by admitting the violation under the following conditions: (1) The licensee or his agents shall not have admitted to or have been found to be in violation of this chapter for the five (5) preceding years. (2) The licensee shall sign and return an order within two (2) weeks of the date the order was sent admitting the violation and agreeing to pay the predetermined fine. (3) The fine shall be set at five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each violation. (4) In addition to the fine, the licensee shall reimburse the city its attorney's fees and costs as provided for in subsection (f) of this section, plus an amount equal to ten (10) percent of the total thereof as an administrative fee. (c) In addition to the suspension of a local license, the local liquor control commissioner may levy a fine on the licensee for any violation referred to in this section. The fine imposed shall not exceed one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars for the first violation with a twelve-month period; one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) for the second violation within a twelve-month period; and two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) for the third violation within a twelve-month period. Each day on which a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. No more than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) in fines levied under this section shall be imposed against any licensee during the period of his or her license. (d) No local license shall be so revoked or suspended and no licensee shall be fined except after a public hearing by the local liquor control commissioner with a three-day prior written notice to the licensee affording the licensee an opportunity to appear and defend. Based upon the evidence at such hearing the local liquor control commissioner may enter an order of one (1) of the following: (1) Revoking the licensee's license. (2) Suspending the licencee's license. (3) Suspending the licencee's license and fining the licensee as provided above. (4) Fining the licensee as provided above. (e) The local liquor control commissioner shall, within five (5) days after such hearing, if he determines after such hearing that the license should be revoked or suspended or that the licensee should be fined, state the reason or reasons for such determination in a written order and either the amount of the fine and/or the period of suspension or that the license has been revoked, and serve a copy of such order within the five (5) days upon the licensee. (f) Any licensee determined by the local liquor control commissioner to have violated any of the provisions of the Liquor Control Act of 1934, as amended, or any ordinance or resolution of the city, or any rule or regulation established by the local liquor control commissioner, or the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, shall pay to the city the costs of the hearing before the local liquor control commissioner on such violation. The local liquor control commissioner shall determine the costs incurred by the city for said hearing, including, but not limited to, court reporter fees, the costs of transcripts or records, attorneys' fees, the cost of preparing and mailing notices and orders and all other miscellaneous expenses incurred by the city or such lesser sum as the local liquor control commissioner may allow. (g) The licensee shall pay said costs to the city within thirty (30) days of notification of the costs by the local liquor control commissioner. Failure to pay said costs within thirty (30) days of notification is a violation of this section and may be cause for license suspension or revocation or the levy of a fine. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001; Ord. No. 07-O-0010, §§ 2, 3, 2-5-2007) Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 22 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 28 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] Sec. 3-34. Appeals. (a) All reviews on appeal of any order or action of the local liquor control commissioner shall be made by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission on the official record of proceedings made before the local liquor control commissioner. (b) The local liquor control commissioner shall, within five (5) days after the notice of an appeal has been filed to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, file a certified official record of the proceedings with the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, provided that the appellant licensee pays for the cost of the transcript as provided by 235 ILCS 5/7-9. (c) In the event of an appeal to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, and in cases where the appeal is taken pursuant to the Administrative Review Act, 735 ILCS 5/3-101 et seq., payment is due forty (40) days after the entry of an order finally affirming the determination of the local liquor control commissioner. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001) Sec. 3-35. Revocation of license after conviction. (a) Whenever any licensee shall be convicted of any violation of this chapter, the licenses of said licensee may, in the discretion of the local liquor control commissioner or the state liquor control commission, (whichever has jurisdiction), be revoked and forfeited and all fees paid thereon shall be forfeited and it shall thereafter be unlawful and shall constitute a further violation of this chapter for the licensee to continue to operate under said license. (b) The conviction by any employee of the licensee of a violation of this chapter shall have the same force and effect as if the licensee itself were convicted. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001) Sec. 3-36. Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this chapter (other than an applicant or licensee subject to sanction detailed in section 3-33) shall be subject to the general penalty provisions as provided for in Chapter 1, section 1-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Chicago. (Ord. No. 01-O-0035, § 1, 7-2-2001; Ord. No. 11-O-0024, § 9, 5-16-2011) Sec. 3-37. "Pick-up" or carryout sales. (a) Only Class A, E and L liquor licenses may provide "pick-up" sales in accordance with the type of license they hold, and subject to the following restrictions: (1) Mixed drink. Any beverage obtained by combining ingredients alcoholic in nature, whether brewed, fermented or distilled, with ingredients non-alcoholic in nature, such as fruit juice, lemonade, cream or a carbonated beverage. (2) Original container. A container that is filled, sealed and secured by a retail licensee's employee at the retail licensee's location with a tamper-evident lid or cap. (3) Sealed container. A rigid container that contains a mixed drink, is new, has never been used, has a secured lid or cap designed to prevent consumption without removal of the lid or cap and is tamper- Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:32 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 23 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 29 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] evident. Sealed container does not include a container with a lid with sipping holes or openings for straws or a container made of plastic, paper or polystyrene foam. (4) Tamper evident. A lid or cap that has been sealed with tamper-evident covers, including, but not limited to, wax dip or heat shrink wrap. (5) To go. The sale of alcoholic liquor for off-premises consumption via pick-up only by the purchaser at the licensee's location. (b) Pre-packaged beer, wine and mixed drinks placed in a sealed container at the licensee's location, may be transferred and sold for off-premises consumption only if: (1) Such sale occurs in conjunction with a food purchase; (2) Said transfer is for pick-up at the licensee's location; and (3) Such sale is facilitated by an employee of the licensee who is twenty-one (21) years of age or older. (Ord. No. 23-O-0014, § 6, 7-3-2023) Ord. No. 23-O-0014, § 6, adopted July 3, 2023, set out provisions intended for use as § 3-31. Inasmuch as there were already provisions so designated, said section has been codified herein as § 3-37 at the discretion of the editor. Sec. 3-38. Delivery service. (a) For the purposes of this section, "delivery" shall mean the movement of beer, wine or alcoholic liquor purchased from a licensee to a consumer through the following methods: (1) Delivery within the licensee's parking lot, including curbside, for pickup by the consumer; (2) Delivery by an owner, officer, director, shareholder, or employee of the licensee; or (3) Delivery by a third-party contractor, independent contractor, or agent with whom the licensed retailer has contracted to make deliveries of beer, wine or alcoholic liquors. (b) Beer, wine or alcoholic liquor delivered to any address located within the city which does not hold a valid liquor license is subject to the following restrictions: (1) Delivery must be made by an individual at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older. (2) Deliveries shall be made only within twelve (12) hours from the time the alcoholic liquor leaves the licensed premises for delivery. (3) Adequate evidence of proof of age should be produced to the delivery agent in all instances of delivery. (4) Unless otherwise restricted by state law, only Class A, E, and L liquor license holders may deliver beer, wine or alcoholic liquor in accordance with the type of liquor license they hold. (5) Allow Class C-2 licensees that offer delivery service of groceries to also deliver packaged alcoholic beverages. (Ord. No. 23-O-0014, § 6, 7-3-2023) Ord. No. 23-O-0014, § 6, adopted July 3, 2023, set out provisions intended for use as § 3-32. Inasmuch as there were already provisions so designated, said section has been codified herein as § 3-38 at the discretion of the editor. Created: 2026-02-19 15:36:33 [EST] (Supp. No. 146) Page 24 of 24 ===== PDF PAGE 30 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] Business Regulations Working Revisions Matrix 1. 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K, Ch. Ch. events not now? but Exists Partial Partial Partial Partial Partial conceptually streamlined Partial / authority approval authority triggers integration topic use endorsement / liquor application for alcohol recovery Regulatory Digital administration Administrative authority Cost High-impact Accessory model privileges Event ===== PDF PAGE 36 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] CITY OF WEST CHICAGO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM TITLE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 6 Consideration of a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) MEETING DATE: 05/28/2026 STAFF REVIEW: Kelley Chrisse, AICP, CEcD SIGNATURE __________________________ ITEM SUMMARY: With growing interest in the City creating a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), this memo summarizes prior Commission discussions related to the City serving in a financial role and outlines requirements for establishing an RLF, including key challenges and opportunities, and alignment with the City’s adopted economic development strategy. Prior Related EDC Discussions While the Commission has not officially considered a revolving loan fund, several related discus- sions provide important context: • Preference for Grants Over Loans: In discussions related to façade and investment programs, the Commission generally favored grant-based incentives and expressed that a forgivable loan structure was not necessary for those programs. • Concern About Evaluating Business Viability: During the Retail & Restaurant Grant Program discussion, Commissioners raised concerns about the City being placed in a position to evaluate business plans or financial viability, noting that businesses can still fail despite strong planning. • Interest in Accountability Mechanisms: Conversations around façade improvements included discussion of clawbacks and forgivable loan structures as tools for accountability, though not strongly supported for grants. • Focus on Public Benefit: The Commission has previously acknowledged that public funding should produce lasting community value and expressed concern about funding uses (e.g., marketing) that do not cre- ate long-term benefit. • Exploration of External Financing Tools: The Commission reviewed programs like C-PACE financing, indicating an interest in leverag- ing external financing tools rather than directly administering loans. The Commission has historically been cautious about the City acting as a lender, with concerns cen- tered on administrative burden, risk, and the appropriateness of evaluating private business viability. What Is a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)? A Revolving Loan Fund is a pool of capital used to provide loans to businesses or developers. As loans are repaid (with interest), the funds are “revolved” back into the pool to support future projects. Typical uses include: • Gap financing for redevelopment projects • Small business expansion • Tenant build-out assistance • Property rehabilitation ===== PDF PAGE 37 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] What It Would Take to Establish an RLF Establishing an RLF would require the City to function, in part, as a financial institution or partner with one. Below are some key elements to consider: A. Capitalization • Initial funding source (e.g., TIF, General Fund, grants such as EDA or HUD CDBG) • Minimum viable fund size (typically $500,000+ to be impactful) • Policy on loan size, terms, and eligible uses B. Governance & Policy Framework • Loan policy (eligibility, underwriting criteria, collateral requirements) • Defined public purpose (job creation, tax base growth, redevelopment) • Approval authority (EDC advisory vs. City Council approval) C. Underwriting & Risk Management • Financial analysis of applicants (cash flow, creditworthiness, projections) • Collateralization (liens, personal guarantees) • Risk rating and loan loss reserves D. Administration Options include: • In-house administration (staff-driven) • Third-party administrator (e.g., bank, nonprofit lender, regional economic development or- ganization) • Hybrid model Administrative responsibilities include: • Application intake and review • Loan servicing (billing, collections) • Compliance monitoring • Reporting and auditing E. Legal & Regulatory Requirements • Loan agreements and security instruments • Compliance with state and federal laws (if grant-funded) • Public sector procurement and transparency requirements Key Challenges • Requires specialized financial expertise and ongoing administration • Introduces risk of default and potential enforcement actions • Shifts the City’s role from partner to lender • Adds administrative burden beyond traditional programs • May duplicate existing private lending resources Opportunities • Addresses financing gaps that limit redevelopment • Creates a reusable funding source through loan repayment • Can be targeted to priority areas (e.g., downtown redevelopment) • Leverages additional private investment • Offers flexibility in structuring terms to meet project needs ===== PDF PAGE 38 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] Work Plan Alignment & Strategic Fit The 2026–2028 Economic Development Work Plan establishes a comprehensive set of initiatives fo- cused on downtown revitalization, business growth, and strategic investment. A Revolving Loan Fund generally aligns with these goals, particularly: • Supporting redevelopment and infill projects • Assisting small business growth and tenant buildout • Addressing financing gaps that may limit investment However, the Work Plan is structured around the City serving as a facilitator of investment, with a specific emphasis on: • Connecting businesses to capital (e.g., banks, CDFIs) • Advancing redevelopment readiness • Implementing targeted grant and incentive programs An RLF would represent a shift in role from facilitator to direct lender and is not currently identified as a strategy within the adopted Work Plan. Capacity & Operational Impact The Work Plan includes a substantial number of core initiatives scheduled for 2026, many of which require significant staff coordination and implementation. Several initiatives are also dependent on additional staffing resources, including the new Business Support Specialist, indicating that capacity is already a known constraint. Establishing an RLF would introduce new and ongoing responsibilities, including: • Financial underwriting and risk assessment • Loan administration and servicing • Legal coordination and compliance These functions are specialized and continuous. Advancing an RLF at this time would likely: • Divert staff capacity from core Work Plan initiatives • Slow progress on priority redevelopment and business support efforts • Introduce additional administrative and financial risk Considerations A Revolving Loan Fund can be an effective economic development tool, particularly for addressing financing gaps and supporting redevelopment. However, it requires a level of capacity, expertise, and ongoing administration that differs from the City’s current program structure. Key considerations include: • Role: Should the City act as a lender or continue to facilitate access to capital? • Capacity: Can this be implemented without impacting priority initiatives? • Need: Is there a demonstrated financing gap that existing tools cannot address? • Alternatives: Would expanding or refining grant programs achieve similar outcomes with less risk? • Funding: What level of investment is required, and what would be the source of funds? Commission Direction Requested Given the considerations outlined above, the Commission’s guidance is requested to determine the appropriate path forward. ===== PDF PAGE 39 ===== [Extraction: embedded PDF text] Specifically, the Commission should consider whether to: • Continue focusing on implementation of the 2026–2028 Economic Development Work Plan, recognizing the scope of identified initiatives and existing staff capacity; or • Pursue the creation of a Revolving Loan Fund, acknowledging that doing so would represent a shift in strategy and require additional resources, administrative capacity, and financial over- sight. If the Commission recommends pursuing a Revolving Loan Fund, it is further recommended that the Commission: • Identify and prioritize the intended purpose of the fund (e.g., downtown redevelopment, small business support, gap financing); and • Recommend which existing Work Plan initiatives should be de-prioritized or deferred to ac- commodate the additional workload and ensure successful implementation. Clear direction from the Commission will ensure that staff efforts remain aligned with the City’s high- est priorities and are implemented effectively within available resources. ACTIONS PROPOSED: Staff requests Commission guidance regarding whether to pursue the creation of a Revolving Loan Fund or to continue prioritizing implementation of the 2026–2028 Economic Development Work Plan.