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Wheeling trustees approve two gaming-café liquor transfers, annual renewals and a June event permit
Summary
On April 20, 2026, the Village of Wheeling approved two separate liquor-license transfers for Xena Gaming Cafe locations, a batch renewal of annual liquor licenses (bringing the total to 71 licensed businesses), and a Class I permit allowing alcohol sales at the June 27 "Rock and Run the Runway" event, each subject to standard conditions.
Wheeling trustees on April 20 approved the transfer of liquor licenses for two existing video-gaming cafes and completed the village’s annual batch renewal of liquor licenses, while also granting a one-day event license for a June celebration.
Manager Fondellis told the board the petitions cover purchases of two existing establishments — one at 860 South Wheeling Road and one at 216 McHenry Road — and recommended approval with four conditions: submittal of a certificate of liquor liability insurance, a full-term lease for the premises, satisfactory background checks for responsible…
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