Applications for such licenses shall be made to the Mayor in writing, signed by the applicant, verified by oath or affidavit, accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $100 to partially cover the administrative costs incurred by the city in connection with the investigation, inspections and other processes involved with the consideration of an initial liquor license application, and shall contain the following information and statements:
(A) The name, age, and address of the applicant in case of an individual, in the case of a co-partnership, the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof; and in the case of a corporation for profit, or a club, the date of incorporation, the objects for which it was organized, the names and addresses of the officers and directors, and if a majority in interest of the stock of such corporation is owned by one person, or his or her nominees, the name and address of such person;
(B) The citizenship of the applicant, his or her place of birth, and if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of his or her naturalization;
(C) The character of business of the applicant, and in case of a corporation, the objects for which it was organized;
(D) The length of time the applicant has been in business of that character, or in the case of a corporation, the date on which its charter was issued;
(E) The amount of goods, wares, and merchandise on hand at the time application is made;
(F) The location and description of the premises or places of business which is to be operated under such license;
(G) A statement whether the applicant has made a similar application for a similar other license on premises other than described in this application and the disposition of such application;
(H) 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 things contained in this chapter, laws of this state, or the ordinances of this city;
(I) Whether a previous license of any state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government has been revoked, and the reasons therefor;
(J) A statement that the applicant will not violate any of the laws of the State of Illinois, or of the United States or any ordinance of the city in the conduct of his or her place of business;
(K) A person who has been convicted of a felony under any federal or state law, if the city determines, after investigation, that such person has not been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public trust;
(L) A person whose license issued under this chapter been revoked for cause;
(M) 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;
(N) 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 (805 ILCS 5/1.01 et seq.) to transact business in Illinois;
(O) 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 or her bond to appear in court to answer charges for any such violation;
(P) A person who has been convicted of a gambling offense as prescribed by 720 ILCS 5/28-1 and 720 ILCS 5/28-3, or as prescribed by a statute replaced by any of the aforesaid statutory provisions;
(Q) A person to whom a federal wagering stamp has been issued by the federal government for the current tax period;
(R) A corporation, if any officer, manager, or director thereof, or any stockholder owning in the aggregate more than 20% of the stock of such corporation has been issued a federal wagering stamp for the current tax period; and
(S) Any premises for which a federal wagering stamp has been issued by the federal government for the current tax period.
(235 ILCS 5/6-2) (Prior Code, § 112.16) (Ord. 60-1, passed 12-19-1960; Ord. 11-03, passed 3-7-2011)
Statutory reference:
License applications, see 235 ILCS 5/4-1, 4-7, and 7-1