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NEW ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT CASE DEFINES PARENTAL EXCEPTION TO UNDERAGE DRINKING

As most of us know, the drinking age in Illinois is 21. Parents who are social hosts of underage drinkers or establishments that provide alcohol to those under 21 can face criminal penalties. But there is an exception to that … Continue reading

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UNDERAGE DRINKING IN ILLINOIS

In Illinois, underage drinking carries penalties not just for the person providing the alcohol, but to the underage drinker as well. If you are under age 21, it is a Class A Misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in … Continue reading

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PARENTS, BEWARE!: THE ILLINOIS LAW ON SOCIAL HOSTING OF TEEN DRINKING PARTIES

In Illinois, parents who allow social hosting can find themselves exposed to criminal, municipal and civil penalties. Continue reading

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