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Council approves multiple liquor licenses after heated debate over downtown nightclub and retail sales
Summary
The council approved several liquor licenses, including a contested Class A tavern and video gaming license for Deja Vu Bar & Grill in downtown Waukegan (5–4), and package sales licenses for two fuel retailers; debate focused on past incidents at the Deja Vu location, security plans and neighborhood impacts.
The City Council approved a set of liquor license applications after extended public comment and aldermanic questioning, including a contentious vote granting a Class A tavern liquor license and video gaming license to Deja Vu Bar & Grill at 17 N. Tennessee St.
The Deja Vu application prompted a lengthy public exchange. Council members and neighbors recalled a history of incidents at the same location under prior ownership. The applicant…
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