3 Evanston Establishments Fail Liquor License Checks

EVANSTON, IL — Three Evanston businesses sold liquor to underage patrons out of 14 checked during a compliance check on Wednesday carried out by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission and the Evanston Police Department, according to a release. Two establishments with prior violations were re-tested for compliance and passed. The violators include two casual restaurants and a new "all-day lounge" that serves cocktails starting at 11 a.m.

Liquor commission agents carry out operations using underage participants recruited from local high schools and colleges who randomly visit liquor stores, bars and restaurants to check for compliance with state law forbidding the sale of alcohol to people under 21.

Failing the May 9 test:

• Buffalo Joe's, 812 Clark St.
• Cupitol Coffee & Eatery, 812 Grove St.
• Blaze Pizza, 1737 Sherman Ave.

Passing the May 9 test:

• Chili's Grill & Bar, 1756 Maple Ave. — One prior violation
• The Stained Glass, 1735 Benson Ave. — One prior violation
• Bangers & Lace, 810 Grove St.
• Bar Louie, 1520 Sherman Ave.
• Giordanos, 1527 Chicago Ave.
• Todoroki, 524 Davis St.
• The Whiskey Thief, 616 Davis St.
• Koi Chinese and Sushi, 624 Davis St.
• Cheesie's Pub & Grub, 622 Davis St.
• World of Beer, 1601 Sherman Ave.
• Evanston 1st Liquors, 1019 Davis St.

Last month, Illinois Liquor Control Commission checked 157 businesses with liquor licenses and cited 28 for violations. This month, 62 have been checked and 17 have failed.