Underage Drinking Public Awareness Campaign
Underage Drinking Laws
If you break the law:
You can face a maximum sentence of up to a year in jail and/or a minimum fine of $500 up to $1,000 under Illinois law. - You can face a fine of not less than $100 upon the first conviction and not less than $750 for any subsequent conviction; and a period of supervision not to exceed one year under Village of Wilmette Ordinance.
- Others may be able to sue you if you give alcohol to anyone under 21 and they, in turn, hurt someone, hurt themselves or damage property.
- Names and addresses of those charged with permitting underage drinking in their homes may be published Chicago and national newspapers
Things you can do as a parent:
- Refuse to supply alcohol to persons under 21.
- Be at home when your teen has a party.
- Make sure that alcohol is not brought into your home or property by your teen’s friends.
- Talk to other parents about not providing alcohol at other events your child will be attending.
- Create enjoyable alcohol-free opportunities and activities in your home so teens will feel welcome.
If you break the law:
- You can face a maximum sentence of up to a year in jail and/or a minimum fine of $500 up to $1,000 under Illinois law.
- You can face a fine of not less than $100 upon the first conviction and not less than $750 for any subsequent conviction; and a period of supervision not to exceed one year under Village of Wilmette Ordinance.
- Others may be able to sue you if you give alcohol to anyone under 21 and they, in turn, hurt someone, hurt themselves or damage property.
- Names and addresses of those charged with permitting underage drinking in their homes may be published Chicago and national newspapers.
Things you can do as a parent :
- Refuse to supply alcohol to persons under 21.
- Be at home when your teen has a party.
- Make sure that alcohol is not brought into your home or property by your teen’s friends.
- Talk to other parents about not providing alcohol at other events your child will be attending.
- Create enjoyable alcohol-free opportunities and activities in your home so teens will feel welcome.
If you break the law:
- You can face a maximum sentence of up to a year in jail and/or a minimum fine of $500 up to $1,000 under Illinois law.
- You can face a fine of not less than $100 upon the first conviction and not less than $750 for any subsequent conviction; and a period of supervision not to exceed one year under Village of Wilmette Ordinance.
- Others may be able to sue you if you give alcohol to anyone under 21 and they, in turn, hurt someone, hurt themselves or damage property.
- Names and addresses of those charged with permitting underage drinking in their homes may be published Chicago and national newspapers.
Things you can do as a parent:
- Refuse to supply alcohol to persons under 21.
- Be at home when your teen has a party.
- Make sure that alcohol is not brought into your home or property by your teen’s friends.
- Talk to other parents about not providing alcohol at other events your child will be attending.
- Create enjoyable alcohol-free opportunities and activities in your home so teens will feel welcome.
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