
By CBS4 Newsroom
newsroom@cbs4qc.com
The state of Illinois has a new years resolution; to crack down on underage drinking.
A new law outlines penalties for adults who host underage drinking parties in their homes.
It will be a Class A misdemeanor to host or allow gatherings where teenagers are drinking. Fines will be at least $500. It's a Class 4 felony if the underage drinking results in injury or death.
The law goes into effect Tuesday.