At what age can someone legally serve alcohol in Chicago?

In Chicago, the legal age to serve alcohol is 21 years old. This aligns with the federal law established by the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984, which set the minimum legal drinking age at 21 in the United States. As a result, individuals must be at least 21 years of age to serve alcohol in bars, restaurants, and other establishments that sell alcoholic beverages. This regulation is in place to ensure that individuals responsible for serving alcohol are of an age where they can understand the implications of alcohol service and enforce responsible drinking practices.

The other age options of 18, 19, and 20 do not comply with the current laws in Chicago and, generally, across the United States, which aims to prevent alcohol-related harm among younger populations.