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Plan Commission recommends video-gaming venue at former Moe's despite nearby business opposition

Wheeling Plan Commission · November 21, 2025
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Summary

The Wheeling Plan Commission on Nov. 19 recommended approval of a video-gaming establishment for Bonnie's at 31 N. Elmhurst Road, with conditions limiting food preparation and imposing liquor-license hours; the vote passed with two commissioners dissenting. A nearby property owner opposed the proposal, saying more gaming hurts local businesses.

The Wheeling Plan Commission recommended Nov. 19 that Bonnie's, a proposed video-gaming establishment at 31 North Elmhurst Road (the former Moe's), receive approval subject to staff conditions.

Steve, a staff member, told the commission the proposal differs from restaurants that add gaming terminals because Bonnie's would be a gaming establishment without food preparation; staff recommended approval with six conditions, including that the kitchen not be used for open-food preparation and that hours conform to the associated Wheeling liquor…

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