Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Applicant seeks Class A liquor license and conditional-use review for 1370 West Court
Summary
A franchised bar owner and realtor, Amanda Arps, petitioned the committee for a Class A liquor license for a proposed bar at 1370 West Court; the committee did not take action and directed the applicant to pursue zoning and conditional-use approvals and solicit neighborhood input.
KANKAKEE, Ill. — Amanda Arps introduced herself to the License and Franchise Committee and requested a Class A liquor license for a proposed bar at 1370 West Court, a former bank building that she and her husband plan to convert to a downtown tavern-style establishment.
Arps described her experience operating five bar establishments, including Burgers and Beer, and said the Court Street building is roughly 1,550 square feet with about 20 parking spaces and an existing fence and landscaping. "It's been listed for a year. We haven't had any bites on the…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat

