(A) It shall be the duty of every licensee to make books and records available upon reasonable notice for the purpose of investigation and control by the Commissioner. Such books and records need not be maintained on the licensed premises, but must be maintained in the State of Illinois; however, if access is available electronically, the books and records maybe maintained out of state.
(B) The Commissioner shall keep or cause to be kept a complete record of all liquor licenses issued pursuant to this subchapter.
(C) All correspondence relating to the issuance, renewal, suspension or revocation of licenses governed by this subchapter shall be a matter of public record. Correspondence subject to this section includes but is not limited to:
(1) Application for license.
(2) Inquiries by an applicant preparatory or relating to applications for licenses.
(3) Renewals of licenses.
(4) All decisions of the Commissioner which are required by this subchapter to be in writing.