The License Appeal Commission (LAC) is the immediate forum of appeal for suspensions, revocations, and fines imposed by the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection against a liquor license holder. Additionally, the LAC handles appeals for denied liquor license applications, denied changes in management/ownership of an existing liquor license, and refusals of liquor license renewals issued by the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.

Guidelines

• Filing Appeals of Fines, Suspensions, or Revocations
• Filing Appeals of Applicant Cases 
• Handbook

Documents

• Notice of Appeal
• Affidavit
• POS Invoice
• Appearance Form 

***NOTICE*** 

While our office is open to the public, we continue to strongly encourage electronic filings.   

If an individual is unable to transmit a filing electronically, please contact our office to schedule an appointment.  

Please be advised that face masks are required in our building.  

Please call 312.744.4095 for further information or to schedule an appointment.