How a Liquor License Lawyer Can Help You With Licensing Regulations

Whether you’re planning on opening a bar, adding liquor sales to your restaurant, or purchasing an existing bar, alcohol permit regulations in the Windy City are notoriously complex. To obtain…
Seeking an Illinois Liquor License? Your Guide to Illinois Liquor License Types and Costs

Whether you’re opening a brand new bar, or seeking to obtain a liquor license for your existing restaurant or other business operation, obtaining the proper license and permits can feel…
Can I bring alcohol into Illinois?

You cannot bring more than minimal amounts of alcohol into the State of Illinois. These restrictions do not only apply to businesses, but also apply to individual Illinois residents.
Can my liquor license be revoked for unauthorized importation of liquor into Illinois?

All restaurant and liquor store owners must be diligent to ensure that all of the liquor sold in their establishments was properly purchased from an Illinois distributor.
Can I get approval for Chicago liquor license before I build my restaurant?

The City of Chicago has established a conditional approval process for liquor licenses which ensures that a business owner can obtain assurance from the City of Chicago that it will issue a liquor license upon completion of the construction project
What is the City of Chicago liquor license moratorium?

Many of our clients initially contact us asking us to check if their property is subject to a moratorium. What the client really is asking is whether their property is located in a “moratorium district.”
What Type of Chicago Liquor License Do I Need?

It is important for you to identify what type of Chicago liquor license you need. There are six main classifications for liquor licenses in the City of Chicago.
Overview of Chicago Liquor License Application Process

Businesses holding a liquor license must report changes in ownership or corporate officers to the City within 30 days.
Most Common Types of Liquor License

Hays Firm LLC can advise you on the most common types of licenses and the liquor license application process in the City of Chicago.
U.S. Liquor License Laws

When you wind down at the end of the day or meet up for a social night with friends for a drink, have you thought about how and why you have access to alcohol?