Three retailers violate compliance checks by selling tobacco to minors
November 14, 2007
Three retailers were found in violation of selling tobacco to minors in the recent round of compliance checks by the DeKalb Police Department.
The compliance checks on Nov. 6 found Super Pantry, 1102 N. First St., 7-11, 930 N. Annie Glidden Road and DeKalb Mobil, 2400 Sycamore Road, in violation of the law by selling tobacco to a minor.
For the check, a minor entered the store, asking to purchase cigarettes and showing an I.D. stating they were underage. If the clerks sold the minor cigarettes, they were issued a mini-complaint with a fine up to $500.
The remaining 36 retailers passed checks, according to a DeKalb Police Department press release.
Repeated failures of the checks can result in the loss of the retailer’s license, said Lt. Carl Leoni of the DeKalb Police Department, but no retailer has failed the checks twice.
Tobacco retailers were previously given an information kit and spoken with by the DeKalb Police Department on selling tobacco to minors, according to the release.
Two more compliance checks will be performed throughout the year, Leoni said.
Retailers Passing:
Walgreens, 100 W. Lincoln Highway
Twins Tavern, 1028 S. Fourth St.
Twins Liquor Store, 1028 S. Fourth St.
7-11, 753-1000 South Fourth St.
Sullivan Foods, 1401 S. Fourth St.
DeKalb Travel Mart, DeKalb Oasis I-88, milepost 93
Road Ranger, 933 S. Fourth St.
KJ’s Tap, 518 E. Lincoln Highway
Schnucks, 975 S. Annie Glidden Road
Walmart, 2300 Sycamore Road
Lord Stanley’s, 142 E. Lincoln Highway
Jewel Food Store, 1322 Sycamore Road
Otto’s, 118 E. Lincoln Highway
Lundeen Liquors, 1030 Arcadia Drive
Road Ranger, 125 N. Annie Glidden Road
Smokers World, 818 W. Lincoln Highway
The Bottle Store, 1022 W. Lincoln Highway
DeKalb Liquor Mart, 1352 E. Dresser Road
Sebbys Shell, 175 W. Lincoln Highway
Thirsty Liquors, 1039 W. Hillcrest Drive
American Liquors, 159 W. Lincoln Highway
Marathon, 1101 N. First Street
Huka Corner, 811 W. Lincoln Highway B
Road Ranger, 1734 Sycamore Road
La Salsa Market, 1011 W. Hillcrest Drive A
Osco Drug, 1320 Sycamore Road
Amoco, 920 W. Lincoln Highway
Stop-n-Shop, 708 E. Lincoln Highway
Lucky’s Tobacco, 110 E. Hillcrest Drive
Exon Mobil, 2700 Crego Road
Kishwaukee Country Club, 1901 Sycamore Road
Ralphs, 664 E. Lincoln Highway
Mardi Gras Lanes, 1730 Sycamore Road
BP Amoco, 1102 N. First St.
Bockmans Amoco, 705 E. Lincoln Highway
La Mexicana Grocery, 1000 Pleasant St.
Retailers Failing:
Super Pantry, 1102 N. First St.
7-11, 930 N. Annie Glidden Road
DeKalb Mobil, 2400 Sycamore Road