All states have provisions that prohibit supplying alcohol to underage individuals. States punish these activities as criminal offenses, and anyone who knowingly supplies underage individuals with alcohol is committing a crime—except in a few limited circumstances provided by some state laws, such as in a home environment, or for medicinal purposes.
In Illinois, it is illegal to supply alcohol to individuals under the age of 21, with the state enforcing this prohibition through criminal penalties. This is outlined in the Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934, which makes it a Class A misdemeanor to provide alcohol to a minor, with potential fines and imprisonment for those convicted. However, Illinois law does allow for certain exceptions to this rule. For example, a parent or guardian may legally provide alcohol to their minor child in their own home or for religious ceremonies. Additionally, alcohol may be provided to minors for medicinal purposes if it is prescribed by a healthcare professional. Despite these exceptions, the general rule in Illinois is that supplying alcohol to underage individuals is a criminal offense, and those who do so outside of the allowed exceptions may face legal consequences.