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Council OKs package-liquor conditional use at 968 Dundee Ave over objections

Elgin City Council Committee of the Whole · August 27, 2026

Summary

A conditional-use ordinance to allow package liquor sales at 968 Dundee Avenue passed 6–3 after Council member Dixon reiterated concerns about clustering of liquor retailers and public-health impacts; Dixon voted against the ordinance.

The council considered an ordinance granting conditional use for package liquor sales at 968 Dundee Avenue.

Council member Dixon told colleagues he opposed the measure for a second time, saying the number and concentration of liquor stores in certain city neighborhoods is a public-health concern and should be addressed jointly with the Liquor Commission. After brief remarks the council took a roll-call vote; the ordinance passed 6–3.

The item was recorded as approved; no immediate direction to the Liquor Commission or additional restrictions was enacted during the meeting.

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