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License Classifications - Link to classifications list in the City Code
Please note, if you are applying for a Class H liquor license, you should first fill out a Class H Liquor License Business Interest Form for pre-approval prior to filling out a complete liquor license application. Only apply for a Class H license here if you have already been before the City Council for discussion on your specific business.
This link should take you to the Class H Business Interest form:
https://lf.cityofmchenry.org/Forms/ClassHLiquor
For questions regarding the Class H license, please contact Deputy City Clerk Monte Johnson at 815-363-2108, or email at mjohnson@cityofmchenry.org
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A separate application will need to be filled out for video gaming. The issuance of a qualified liquor license in the City of McHenry does not guarantee that a video gaming license will be issued.
List the property owner information for the leased property.
A copy of the property lease agreement must also be submitted. If the property is owned by a land trust, trustee must file affidavit disclosing names and addresses of all beneficial owners and percentage of interest.
An agent is the authorized representative of the Licensee who has supervisory authority over all employees of the license premises. An agent may be an owner, partner, member, or designated manager. This person must live within 10 miles of the McHenry City Limits.
For a large history, documents can be uploaded in lieu of filling out the fields
The following questions are in relation to the McHenry City Liquor Ordinance and Illinois law as it pertains to liquor licensing. All questions must be answered honestly. Failure to do so may disqualify you from the application process.
Are you familiar with all the laws of the United States, State of Illinois and ordinances of the City of McHenry pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquor; and will you abide by them?
Will you maintain the entire premises in a safe, clean and sanitary manner free from conditions, which might cause accidents?
Will you attempt to prevent rowdiness, fights and disorderly conduct of any kind and immediately notify the McHenry Police Department is any such events take place?
Has any manufacturer, importing distributor or distributor of alcoholic liquors directly or indirectly paid or agreed to pay for this license, advanced money or anything else of value or any credit (other than merchandising credit in the ordinary course of business for a period not in excess of 90 days), or is such a person directly or indirectly interested in the ownership, conduct or operation of the place of business?
Have any of the applicants, including all listed agents and partners who have a minimum of a 5% ownership in the business been convicted of any violation of any law pertaining to alcoholic liquors?
For a large number of applicants or violations, a separate document may be submitted in lieu of filling out the boxes below.
Will you and all your employees refuse to serve or sell alcoholic liquor to an intoxicated person or to a minor?
Has any owner(s) or member(s) of a Partnership been issued a federal gaming devise stamp or a federal wagering stamp by the federal government for the current tax period? If a Corporation, has any officer, manager, or director thereof; or, any stockholder owning in the aggregate more than twenty (20) percent of the stock, been issued a federal wagering devise stamp or a federal wagering stamp by the federal government for the current tax period?
Have you, or any partner, or owner of 5% or more shares of the business or Agent, ever had a liquor license revoked or suspended?
For a large number of suspensions, a separate document may be submitted in lieu of filling out the boxes below.
Is any individual who is directly or indirectly interested in applicant's place of business, a law-enforcing official or elected public official (mayor, alderman, and member of any City commission, committee or board)?
Have you ever been convicted of a gambling offense (if a partnership or corporation, include all partners, owners of 5% or more shares of the corporation and the local manager)?
A List of all owners, partners, stock holders and members must be listed below. In lieu of filling out multiple boxes, additional supporting paperwork may be submitted.
I, the undersigned, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that I (we), have read the above and foregoing Application, caused the answers to be provided thereto and all of the information given on said Application to be true and correct, and consent to investigation and background check by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner or his designee and agree to comply with all City Ordinances and the rules stated on this application.