Council approves banquet facility conditional use at former Bulldog's restaurant on Route 31

McHenry City Council ยท February 3, 2026

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Summary

The council approved a conditional use permit to allow assembly (banquet) use at 1501 South Illinois Route 31 (the former Bulldog's). Staff noted a liquor license has already been obtained; the vote was unanimous among those present.

McHenry City Council voted to approve a conditional use permit allowing assembly use at 1501 South Illinois Route 31, the property formerly occupied by Bulldog's restaurant, enabling its conversion into a banquet facility.

Director Palorecki introduced the petition and noted the petitioner already had an approved liquor license for the property. Alderman Glenn moved to grant the CUP for assembly use; Alderman Bassi seconded. Council members said the proposed use would fill a need for banquet/assembly space in McHenry and called it an asset to the community.

The clerk recorded a unanimous roll call 'Yes' from members present. The council did not attach additional conditions in the meeting record; staff will proceed with administrative steps required to implement the conditional use permit.