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Will County committee approves video-gaming bar special use in Frankfort Township over township objection

Will County Board Land Use and Development Committee · November 12, 2025
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Summary

The Will County Land Use and Development Committee voted to advance a special-use permit allowing a video-gaming bar at 7663 W. Saint Francis Road in Frankfort Township despite township objections over residential proximity and late-night hours. Staff and the planning commission recommended approval with conditions.

The Will County Land Use and Development Committee voted to recommend approval of a special-use permit for a video-gaming bar at 7663 West Saint Francis Road in Frankfort Township, advancing the application to the full board.

Margie, planning staff, told the committee the owner (Dipkritz LLC) and tenant (Shankara Inc.) plan a video-gaming bar with six gaming terminals, liquor service and operating hours of 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday–Thursday and 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday–Saturday. Staff and the planning and zoning…

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