SPRINGFIELD—In an effort to improve the allocation of alcohol beverage compliance resources, the State of Illinois and the City of East St. Louis have recently joined forces to launch the East St. Louis Liquor Inspection Pilot Program. Under the agreement, the East St. Louis Division of Liquor has begun carrying out Standard Liquor Inspections for all East St. Louis license holders on behalf of the State of Illinois. Utilizing existing State resources, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is providing financial assistance and training for designated local inspectors.
The East St. Louis Division of Liquor began conducting inspections of its 51 retail license holders upon the completion of ILCC training in November and will continue through June 30, 2017 when the pilot program concludes. Inspections include areas of local concern, such as health/sanitation, license and insurance verifications, and deceptive practices. Under the terms of the agreement, local officials are required to report their findings to the state commission, which may result in further adjudicative action.
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The East St. Louis Liquor Inspection Pilot Program covers the City of East St. Louis and does not include unincorporated areas.
For more information on the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, please visit their website at: www.illinois.gov/ilcc .
