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Villa Park commission begins multi-step review to clarify and condense liquor-license classes
Summary
The commission opened a multi-month review of liquor-license classifications, focusing first on clearer definitions (especially of 'restaurant'), creating a simple matrix for applicants, and possibly introducing a gaming-only license; staff and commissioners agreed to solicit input from existing license holders and aim to present recommendations to the village board in time for renewal planning.
The Villa Park Liquor Control Commission on April 7 began a work plan to review and simplify the village's liquor-license classifications, with an early focus on redefining what constitutes a "restaurant" and on clearer, user-friendly guidance for businesses.
Staff presented draft language and a concept for a 'G' license for gaming-only establishments and said the current ordinance's 50% sales rule for a restaurant is difficult to monitor in practice. "If it looks like a duck, it…
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