SB1718 Summary

• Amends Section 6-11 of the Liquor Control Act of 1934 to add subsections (jj) and (kk) allowing retail alcoholic liquor licenses within 100 feet of schools in municipalities over 1,000,000 inhabitants for national retail chains selling only packaged liquors with specific operational requirements and alderman support.

• Modifies Section 6-28 to add subsection (c)(8) permitting inclusion of alcoholic drinks in entertainment packages for licensees at adjacent stadiums with municipal ordinance restrictions on dates, hours, beverage types, and ticket sales.

• Both amendments apply to Chicago and municipalities with population exceeding 1,000,000 inhabitants with specific conditions including alderman written approval and operational limitations.