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Skokie establishes new Class K liquor license for small downtown food‑and‑drink concepts; board amends village code
Summary
Trustees approved creation of a Class K liquor license and amendments to chapters 10 and 46 of the village code to permit limited on‑site alcohol service in small bistro‑style establishments; a public commenter asked for more transparency about the license definition.
The Village of Skokie on Sept. 5, 2025 approved creation of a new Class K liquor license to accommodate small dining‑oriented businesses that serve limited on‑site food and beverages, and directed staff to amend chapters 10 and 46 of the village code accordingly.
Why this matters: Trustees said the new license is intended to support smaller, walkable downtown dining concepts and neighborhood bistro‑type establishments that…
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