License revoked?

I've now seen two local restaurants near me with a big green sign that their license had been revoked. This was not a health violation notice, I think it was from Dept. of Revenue.

What does that mean? When this happens do places open up again, usually? Am I allowed to say the name without a picture? (I can't find an online reference, probably am not searching correctly)

Tax license possibly? Maybe they were cited for irregularity in payments (non-payment) of sales tax.

The IDOR does have the authority to revoke business licenses, so that may be what is was.

IL Dept of Revenue wrote:Revoke your business or professional license

If you owe past-due tax and have a business or professional license, we may notify you and the appropriate licensing authority to stop the issuance or renewal of your business or professional license.

leek wrote:Am I allowed to say the name without a picture?

Please, no. And no pictures, either. This is only allowed in our forums if you can also provide a link to a credible, 3rd party source, like the agency itself or a major publication's web site.

Thanks,

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how is a photo of the actual sticker not credible evidence ? Every business closing/shutdown doesn't get reported in Crain's or the Tribune.

If I say that Company A had its license revoked and show a photo of the revocation sticker on the door to Company A stating as such, that is irrefutable evidence -- the truth is an absolute defense to libel/slander.

tem wrote:how is a photo of the actual sticker not credible evidence ? Every business closing/shutdown doesn't get reported in Crain's or the Tribune.

If I say that Company A had its license revoked and show a photo of the revocation sticker on the door to Company A stating as such, that is irrefutable evidence -- the truth is an absolute defense to libel/slander.

Our policy is that because photos are easily alterable with various software programs, they are not adequate substantiation.

That's why. I hope you can appreciate our desire to protect operators uniformly and limit our exposure.

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I've seen at least two restaurants (one a board favorite and one that deserved to remain closed) reopen after having the dreaded green sticker on their door.