Home  >>  Illinois  >>  Peoria County  >>  Peoria

Alcohol laws in Peoria, Illinois


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

AM PM AM
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

In Peoria, a city in Peoria County, Illinois, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold at the following times:
  • Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 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:

Extended Hours. Businesses may not sell packaged alcoholic beverages later than 1:00 a.m. without first obtaining an extended hours permit from the city. (The table above reflects the hours of sale that apply to businesses that have obtained this permit.)

St. Patrick's Day. Businesses that have obtained an extended hours permit may sell packaged alcoholic beverages until 2:00 a.m. on St. Patrick's Day.

Night Before Thanksgiving. Businesses that have obtained an extended hours permit may sell packaged alcoholic beverages until 2:00 a.m. on the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving.


Hours of sale for bars and restaurants:

AM PM AM
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Alcoholic beverages may be served in bars and restaurants at the following times:
  • Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 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:

Extended Hours. Businesses may not serve alcoholic beverages later than 1:00 a.m. without first obtaining an extended hours permit from the city. (The table above reflects the hours of sale that apply to businesses that have obtained this permit.)

Downtown District. Businesses located in the downtown district may apply for a separate permit which, if granted, allows service of alcoholic beverages until 4:00 a.m.

New Year's Eve. On New Year's Eve, alcoholic beverages may be served for two additional hours, although new customers may not enter the premises after the regular closing time.

St. Patrick's Day. Businesses that have obtained an extended hours permit may serve alcoholic beverages until 2:00 a.m. on St. Patrick's Day.

Night Before Thanksgiving. Businesses that have obtained an extended hours permit may serve alcoholic beverages until 2:00 a.m. on the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving.