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Alcohol laws in Jefferson County, Illinois

The information on this page applies to unincorporated areas in Jefferson County. Incorporated places in Illinois generally have the power to set their own hours of sale.

cities, towns, and villages in Jefferson County (click to expand)

Italics = census designated place


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

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In unincorporated areas in Jefferson County, Illinois, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold at the following times:
  • Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to midnight
  • 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, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold until 2:00 a.m.

Christmas. The sale of packaged alcoholic beverages is prohibited on Christmas Day.


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: noon to 10:00 p.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. There is no mandatory closing time on New Year's Eve, although new customers may not enter the premises after 2:00 a.m.

Christmas. On-premises service of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on Christmas Day.