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Concur with the Liquor Control Review Board and Approve the Issuance of a B-7 Liquor License to American House Illinois LLC, d/b/a American House Oak Park
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Introduction
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The proposed Ordinance grants a B-7 liquor license to American House Illinois LLC, d/b/a American House Oak Park (“American House”).
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Ordinance
Prior Board Action
On June 9, 2024, the Village Board amended Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”, Article 1 (“General Provisions”), Section 3-1-1 (“Definitions”), Article 4 (“Term and Classification”), Section 3-4-2 (“Classification and Number of Liquor Licenses and Fees”), and Article 8 (“List of Licenses for Each License Class”), Section 3-8-1 (“Number of Licenses Permitted to be Issued Per License Class”) and Section 3-8-2 (“Licenses by Name and Address Per License”) of the Oak Village Code for the Issuance of a Class B-7 Liquor License to American House.
Background
American House is seeking a B-7 liquor license for 703 Madison Street. On June 9, 2024, the Village Board approved the issuance of a B-7 liquor license to American House, but it did not obtain the required state liquor license. To renew a local liquor license, you must have proof of a valid state liquor license. American House’s B-7 liquor license expired in 2025 due to lack of a valid state liquor license.
Timing Considerations
If approved, they would be issued a liquor license concurrently with the business license after passing final inspections.
Financial Impact
There is no budget impact associated with this item.
Operations Impact
The Law Department and Development Services Department are primarily responsible for this item. A public meeting was held on October 27, 2026, that was attended by Development Services and Law Department staff. The Law Department spends approximately seven (7) hours on each liquor license application, which includes preparing meeting minutes and LCRB packets, sendin...
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