Illinois happy hour laws
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Happy hour has been legal in Illinois since 2015 with limits. Discounts can run up to 4 hours a day and 15 hours a week, must stop by 10 p.m., and must be posted 7 days ahead. Two-for-one and all-you-can-drink deals are banned.
Last checked · Oct 19, 2026
The rules
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Discounts may run no more than 4 hours a day and 15 hours a week, and the price may not change while the discount is running.
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No discounts between 10 p.m. and closing.
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The discount must be posted on the premises or the bar's website at least 7 days in advance.
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No two drinks for the price of one, and no unlimited drinks for a fixed price outside private functions and allowed packages.