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Resident raises concerns about Blackjack Club liquor license, citing past convictions and donations
Summary
During public comment a resident urged the county to deny a liquor license for Blackjack Club, citing the Illinois Liquor Control Act and the business's criminal history and past campaign donations to a local liquor commissioner.
A public commenter told the Kane County Board that a previous denial of a liquor license for a nightclub called Blackjack Club should stand and urged county officials to oppose a reapplication. The speaker cited the Illinois Liquor Control Act and said the club's ownership had a history of federal convictions.
Jeannie Meyer, who identified herself as representing neighbors concerned about the reapplication, said the club—s ownership had a documented criminal history and that campaign contributions to a licensing official raised conflict-of-interest concerns. She referenced the Illinois Liquor Control Act, saying a license is a privilege and that licensing authorities may consider character and community welfare when deciding whether to grant a license.
Why it matters: Liquor licensing is a locally regulated privilege with statutory criteria; speakers said the public has a right to question whether past misconduct and local political donations should affect impartial review.
Board action: The comment came during the public-comment period and no formal license decision was made at the full-board meeting. The county licensing authority will consider the matter at the Liquor Control Board, and county staff confirmed the item was scheduled for another hearing.
Ending: The speaker asked the board to keep the public record and the Liquor Control Board aware of the history and to deny or uphold the previous denial if the same concerns remain.
