Hornstein v. Illinois Liquor Control Commission

The liquor control commissioner of Sangamon County revoked the local liquor license of William Hornstein to sell intoxicating liquor at retail in the premises commonly known as “Club Reo,” in Springfield. Hornstein appealed to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, which, after a hearing, sustained the action of the local commissioner. An action to review these administrative determinations was filed in the circuit court of Sangamon County and that court reversed the administrative action. Upon appeal to the Appellate Court for the Third District, the case was transferred to this court,…