Politics & Government

St. Charles Commission Finds 6 Businesses in Violation of Liquor Code

Five establishments received $500 fines.

Five liquor establishments in St. Charles were fined this week for violating city liquor laws, officials announced Thursday.

Six businesses in all were actually determined on Monday by the St. Charles Liquor Commission to be in violation of of the rules governing their liquor licenses. One of the establishments had requested a continuance because a representative was able to attend the meeting.

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“These establishments will be subject to increasing levels of fines, suspensions, and revocation if necessary, should they continue to have difficulty complying with the City’s liquor control codes and requirements,” said Mayor Don DeWitte, in a released statement.

The fines follow check conducted by the on Dec. 16. According to the city, the six businesses sold to an underage customer. 

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  • Kane County Rookies, 1545 W. Main St.—$500 fine and assessed $500 in legal costs 
  • J&S World Liquor Inc., 311 N. Second St.—$500 fine and assessed $500 in legal costs 
  • Lundeen’s Liquor East, Inc., 610 E. Main St.—$500 fine and assessed $500 in legal costs 
  • St. Charles Bowl, 2520 W. Main St.—$500 fine and assessed $500 in legal costs 
  • Cost Plus World Market, 3555 E. Main St.—$500 fine and assessed $500 in legal costs 
  • Beehive Tavern and Grill, 204 W. Main St—requested a continuance to Feb. 20.


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