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Board grants liquor licenses to Gearheads Saloon LLC; owner outlines phased opening

Village of Shabbona Board · January 16, 2026
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Summary

The board approved resolutions granting current and next-year liquor licenses to Gearheads Saloon LLC after confirming background checks; an owner described plans for a bar and gaming first and a kitchen later.

The board voted unanimously to approve a current-year liquor license and a next-year license for Gearheads Saloon LLC. The Chair introduced the item, noted one of the owners was present (identified in the room as Mike Minor), and asked if the board had questions about the business and background checks; staff confirmed background checks had been completed.

An owner described the planned phased opening: "we're looking for the gaming and, you know, have a bar and eventually get to the kitchen," and said they intended to open the bar and gaming components before the kitchen was finished. After a short discussion and roll-call votes, the board carried both resolutions approving licenses and encouraged the applicants to coordinate with staff on inspections and state approvals.