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Planning commission recommends approval for Boar's Hat Gaming events at Wink Park Shopping Center

5947676 · October 7, 2025
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Summary

The Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend City Council approve a conditional use to allow tabletop/gaming events inside an existing retail tenant at 1341 Manor Court (Wink Park Shopping Center). Staff found the proposal met standards, and the applicant said events would support retail sales and community play.

The Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 on Oct. 6 to recommend City Council approve a conditional use request to allow organized gaming events at the existing Boar's Hat Gaming retail space at 1341 Manor Court in Wink Park Shopping Center.

Staff said the tenant space is a 4,420-square-foot retail unit and that the applicant, Todd Slovia, is proposing to designate roughly 3,000 square feet for gaming events. Staff reported the layout showed seating for about 100 players and noted the applicant would add two restrooms to comply with Illinois plumbing code. Staff concluded the application met the conditional-use standards and recommended approval subject to conditions in the staff report.

Why it matters: The change would let an…

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