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Alcohol laws in Aurora, Illinois


Hours of sale for liquor stores, gas stations, and supermarkets:

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In Aurora, Illinois, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold at the following times:
  • Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to midnight
  • Monday: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Thursday: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
  • Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.


Hours of sale for bars and restaurants:

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Alcoholic beverages may be served in bars and restaurants at the following times:
  • Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
  • Monday: 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday: 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
  • Thursday: 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
  • Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
  • Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
However, the following exceptions apply:

New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve, alcoholic beverages may be served until 2:00 a.m.

Additionally, businesses may apply for a permit which, if granted, allows service of alcoholic beverages until 4:00 a.m. on New Year's Eve, but does not allow any new customers to enter the premises after 2:00 a.m.

Night Before Thanksgiving. On the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, alcoholic beverages may be served until 2:00 a.m.