Three Lockport Businesses Fail Underage Compliance Check

LOCKPORT, IL — Three Lockport businesses failed an underage compliance check on April 26. The Illinois Liquor Control Commission, in conjunction with the Lockport Police Department, conducted 23 underage compliance checks. The commission said during the operation, there were 2 prior violators retested for compliance.

The Lockport businesses which failed the check are:

• Broken Arrow Golf Club, 16325 Broken Arrow Drive
• Walgreens, 16750 W. 159th St.
• Coom's Corner, 1225 E. Ninth St.

The businesses which passed the compliance check by refusing to sell liquor to the ILCC underage participants are:

• CVS Pharmacy, 16760 W. Division
• Walmart, 16241 S. Farrell Road
• Aldi, 16060 S. Farrell Road
• Jewel-Osco, 16625 W. 159th St.
• Penny's Place, 1035 E. Ninth St.
• Rocco's Pub, 16716 W. 159th St.
• Asian Harbor Restaurant, 16537 W. 159th St.
• Berkot's Super Foods, 500 Summit Drive
• Consumers Liquor Stores, 924 E. Ninth St.
• Diamond Billiards Bar And Gril, 944 E. Ninth St.
• State Street Pantry, 1134 S. State St.
• Liquor Plus, 1513 S. State St.
• Shooters Sports Bar & Liquors, 1605 S. State St.
• Ember's Tap House & Social Club, 933 S. State St.
• Paradise Bay, 105 W. 10th St.
• Jackie's Pub, 1014 S. State St.
• Uncle Richie's Place, 112 E. Ninth St.
• The Outpost Pub & Grill, Inc., 14929 S. Archer Ave. (1 prior violation)
• Strike N Spare II, 811 Northern Drive
• Stella's On State Street, 823 S. State St. (1 prior violation)

According to the commission, the checks are a result of ongoing undercover and cooperative law enforcement operations conducted by agents of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, local law enforcement officials and underage participants recruited from area high schools and colleges. The teams randomly visit liquor stores, restaurants and bars in communities around the state to check for ongoing compliance with state laws mandating that no liquor is sold to persons under 21 years old. ILCC agents also work with local and state law enforcement agents to focus on communities with a high incidence of underage liquor sales.

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