JeTuan Russell
Liquor License Processor
Office: (708) 998-1591 liquorlicense@calumetcity.org

HOURS
Monday-Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM

Location
204 Pulaski Road
Calumet City, Illinois 60409

Dear Valued Calumet City Liquor Licensee:

The Liquor License Renewal Season is here! Your 2024 City of Calumet City Liquor License expires December 31, 2024. The 2025 Liquor License renewal application process is now open. The online application, $150.00 Liquor License application fee, and supporting documents are due before December 13, 2024. Your Liquor License Certificate fee payment is due within seven (7) days of notice of approval.

2025 Liquor License Renewal Submission Instructions:

Step 1: Go to: https://calumetcity.org/liquor-license-forms/

Step 2: Complete and submit online application and supporting documents listed in the below renewal checklist to liquorlicense@calumetcity.org

Step 3: Submit $150.00 Liquor License application fee at the Calumet City Clerk’s Office. This fee is non-refundable!

2025 Liquor License Renewal Supporting Documents Checklist:

  1. Business owner valid photo ID
  2. Copy of current, executed lease agreement
    • If your lease term is five (5) years or more, and you have previously submitted said lease agreement, please note this on your application and provide the lease term expiration date and year. You do not need to resubmit the entire lease agreement.
  3. Copy of certificate of liquor liability insurance
  4. Two (2) most recent years of paid property taxes if you are property owner
  5. Valid Bassett certificate(s)

Please note:

  • If you do not have a valid 2024 and 2025 Business License, your Liquor License application will not be processed until you are in compliance.
  • Your 2025 Business License renewal must be completed before your Liquor License application can be processed.
  • If you have GAMING, your terminal operator must complete the Calumet City Terminal Operator Application and submit payment BEFORE your Liquor License is issued.

Please contact Liquor License Processor, JeTuan Russell, at (708) 998-1591 or jrussell@calumetcity.org if you have any questions, or concerns.

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