In Illinois, the minimum age to serve alcohol is generally 18 years old according to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC). However, local municipalities can impose stricter age requirements. For example, in Chicago, the minimum age to serve alcohol is 21
. To summarize:
- Statewide minimum age to serve alcohol: 18 years old
- Local exceptions (e.g., Chicago): 21 years old
- Servers must comply with local ordinances and may need to complete alcohol service training or certification
Therefore, if you want to serve alcohol in Illinois, you must be at least 18 years old unless you work in a locality like Chicago that requires you to be 21.
