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Owner seeks business license for youth training program; trustees say building must pass code first

Village of South Chicago Heights Board of Trustees · March 16, 2026
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Summary

Mr. Woods of OWB Skills Enchantment Training LLC described a youth training program at 326 E. Sauk Trail serving ages 5 through high‑school seniors in 90‑minute classes; the board said a license could be issued once building and fire‑code issues are resolved.

Mr. Woods of OWB Skills Enchantment Training LLC addressed the board to explain his business, located at 326 E. Sauk Trail. He told trustees he offers training for children "from ages of 5-years old to high school seniors" and that classes run 90 minutes. Discussion at the March 16 meeting focused on customer parking and whether the space meets building and fire-code requirements.

Mayor Terry Matthews said a business license could be issued "once the building complies with building and fire code violations." Trustee Daryl Crudup asked whether Mr. Woods had explored renting nearby high‑school gym space as an alternative; Mr. Woods said he preferred an address for the business. The board did not vote to issue a license at the meeting; staff follow-up on code compliance is required before licensing.