Illinois e-News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10/21/2025
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312-814-4459
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is excited to host its Annual Youth Alcohol Awareness Summit (YAAS) on October 22, 2025, from 10:00 am-2:00 p.m.
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is excited to host the 2025 Virtual Youth Alcohol Awareness Summit (YAAS)! Our goal is to provide valuable information and education to everyone especially minors and young adults about the risks associated with alcohol consumption. While industry speakers will share insights based on their lived experiences, it’s equally important that the YAAS event remains an open and safe space for young people to share how peer pressure, social media, and upbringing influence their relationship with alcohol.
Registration is now open, and everyone is welcome!
Agenda
Welcome
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Martin Lockett – One Night of Fun Can Lead to a Lifetime of Regret
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Noel Sanchez – ILCC Safe Program: Underage Drinking Prevention
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Youth Alcohol Panel – Experiencing Life from the POV of College Students
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Closing
“This is a great event for youth, parents, and community members to engage in meaningful conversations about youth alcohol education and prevention. Our Youth Alcohol Awareness student panel will address a wide range of topics directly from the perspective of college students including building trust between parents’ minors and young adults, consent, and having fun without alcohol,” said Executive Director Lisa Gardner.
About the Illinois Liquor Control Commission
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission’s mission is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Illinois through careful control and regulation of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic liquors and through the development of strategies to reduce youth access to alcohol products and the provision of training and education on responsible beverage service.
To learn more about the ILCC and its divisions, visit
www.ILCC.Illinois.gov. To submit a tip or complaint to the ILCC’s Enforcement Division, click
here.
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