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Committee recommends C‑3 license for Simple EJ’s Kitchen and Tap at Kirk Road
Summary
The committee recommended a Class C‑3 license for Simple EJ’s Kitchen and Tap, a restaurant‑tavern proposed at 300 North Kirk Road; one owner holds multiple active Illinois licenses, and staff reported no prohibitive findings in background checks.
The Government Operations Committee recommended approval of a Class C‑3 liquor license for HHV LLC, which will operate as Simple EJ’s Kitchen and Tap at 300 North Kirk Road. Chief Steve Clark told the committee the C‑3 license authorizes retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises of a tavern, and it may allow outdoor sales when paired with food service. Clark said the applicant entity was created by owners James Heflin and Eric Bayless; Clark reported Bayless currently holds five active Illinois liquor licenses—four in Chicago and one in Lincolnwood—while Heflin has no prior liquor licenses. The business is under construction with an expected 2026 opening, and staff found no background issues that would prohibit license issuance. Committee members moved and approved the recommendation by roll call. No public comment or conditions were recorded in the meeting transcript.
