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Manteno panel OKs liquor licenses without gaming for now as applicants seek flexibility

Manteno Planning & Zoning Commission · January 15, 2026
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Summary

Applicants for a wine bar and a golf-simulator business requested liquor licenses and some asked to include gaming; the planning and zoning commission agreed to issue liquor licenses that restrict gaming initially and suggested returning after 6–24 months if the businesses prove viable.

Manteno’s Planning and Zoning Commission heard two business requests on Jan. 14 for new liquor licenses and wrestled again with the town’s informal approach to gaming.

Staff told the board that True Golf had applied for a liquor license and would prefer that gaming be allowed; staff said the applicant is "fine either way" but would like the option for machines. The commission expressed reluctance to add more gaming and said it would be willing to grant…

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