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Villa Park trustees delay Mortadelli full-liquor license decision after public debate over gaming and signage
Summary
The Village of Villa Park Board of Trustees postponed a vote to upgrade the liquor license for Mortadelli (357 S. Ardmore) to allow full alcoholic liquors on-site after hours of discussion about gaming, signage and resident concerns. The board set a final decision for its March 10 meeting.
The Village of Villa Park Board of Trustees on Feb. 24 postponed action on an ordinance that would increase by one the number of Class AA (tavern/unlimited) licenses and reduce by one the number of Class AAA (beer-and-wine-only) licenses, a change requested by Mortadelli at 357 South Ardmore.
The item was introduced as an ordinance for first reading; staff recommended approval. During the meeting, Mortadelli owner Mary Ann Delilio told trustees the business has expanded and now operates a bar area and a deli, and she asked for a “full pour” license so servers could offer mixed drinks such as “an old fashioned or a vodka and soda” to customers. “We have a full bar in Mortadelli as well as our deli sandwiches,” Delilio said. “Right now we have a liquor license… but to have an old fashioned or a vodka and soda, we can't serve that right now because we only have beer and wine.”
The board’s public discussion centered on two issues raised repeatedly by trustees…
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