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McHenry council approves Windhill gaming license, TIF budget amendment and sale to fire district
Summary
The McHenry City Council on March 2 approved a video-gaming license for Windhill Pancake Parlor, passed a 2025–26 TIF budget amendment tied to a recent property purchase and authorized sale of a vacant parcel to the McHenry Township Fire Protection District; votes were taken by roll call.
The McHenry City Council voted March 2 to approve several ordinances and intergovernmental action, including a video-gaming license for Windhill Pancake Parlor, a budget amendment to the city's tax increment financing (TIF) fund for 2025–26 and an intergovernmental agreement to sell a vacant parcel to the McHenry Township Fire Protection District.
Video gaming license: The council considered a motion to approve a video-gaming license for 4 Eggs Hospitality LLC (Windhill Pancake Parlor) at 3307 West Elm Street, subject to a video-gaming development agreement and an ordinance to increase the number of location licenses. Alderman Vaney moved to approve the license and Alderman Daugherty seconded. Alderman Bassi said residents have told her the city "has too much gaming" and…
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