SENATE BILL 618 POURS NEW FLEXIBILITY AND ADDED RESPONSIBILITY INTO COMMUNITY EVENTS: Legislation opens the tap for Illinois craft spirits producers and important considerations for local officials.
On October 29, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill 618, a measure that, while billed as an update for the craft spirits industry, has broad implications for municipalities and townships that host or support community markets and festivals. The bill revises the Liquor Control Act of 1934 to create a new Class 3 Craft Distiller License and a Spirits Showcase Permit, offering small producers greater flexibility and a clearer framework to participate in local
Steve Judge
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