Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (48.10) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of N Sheridan Rd
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- Record number: O2025-0021885
- Type: Ordinance; category: Municipal Code Amendments
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th Ward)
- Committee: Committee on License and Consumer Protection
- Introduction Date: Dec 19, 2025
- Final Action Date: Jan 21, 2026
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Roll call: Passed Jan 21, 2026
50 yea, 0 nay. On motion of Alderperson Silverstein, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the City Council meeting of Jan 21, 2026.
Yea (50): Daniel La Spata (1), Brian Hopkins (2), Pat Dowell (3), Lamont J. Robinson (4), Desmon C. Yancy (5), William E. Hall (6), Gregory I. Mitchell (7), Michelle A. Harris (8), Anthony Beale (9), Peter Chico (10), Nicole T. Lee (11), Julia M. Ramirez (12), Marty Quinn (13), Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (14), Raymond A. Lopez (15), Stephanie D. Coleman (16), David H. Moore (17), Derrick G. Curtis (18), Matthew J. O'Shea (19), Jeanette B. Taylor (20), Ronnie L. Mosley (21), Michael D. Rodriguez (22), Silvana Tabares (23), Monique L. Scott (24), Byron Sigcho-López (25), Jessica L. Fuentes (26), Walter R. Burnett (27), Jason C. Ervin (28), Chris Taliaferro (29), Ruth Cruz (30), Felix Cardona Jr. (31), Scott Waguespack (32), Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez (33), William Conway (34), Anthony J. Quezada (35), Gilbert Villegas (36), Emma Mitts (37), Nicholas Sposato (38), Samantha Nugent (39), Andre Vasquez Jr. (40), Anthony V. Napolitano (41), Brendan Reilly (42), Timothy R. Knudsen (43), Bennett R. Lawson (44), James M. Gardiner (45), Angela Clay (46), Matthew J. Martin (47), Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48), Maria E. Hadden (49), Debra L. Silverstein (50)
Plain-language summary
Written by AI (claude-opus-5-5) from the ordinance text only: Liquor Moratorium Lift Ordinance - 5701 N Sheridan.pdf. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.
This ordinance changes a city rule that stopped new package goods liquor licenses from being issued on part of Sheridan Road. It removes the restriction for Sheridan Road between Thorndale Avenue and Hollywood Avenue in the 48th Ward. The change takes effect as soon as it is passed and published.
- Amends Municipal Code Section 4-60-023, which limits new package goods licenses in certain areas.
- Deletes item 48.10, covering Sheridan Road from Thorndale Avenue to Hollywood Avenue.
- Removing this item means the ban on additional package goods licenses no longer applies to that stretch.
- Other restricted areas listed in the code are not affected.
- Takes effect immediately upon passage and publication.
Who: Businesses on Sheridan Road between Thorndale Avenue and Hollywood Avenue seeking package goods licenses, along with nearby residents, are affected.
Where: Sheridan Road from Thorndale Avenue to Hollywood Avenue, 48th Ward
Timeline
- Dec 19, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Jan 13, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on License and Consumer Protection. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Jan 21, 2026: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the City Council meeting. On motion of Alderperson Silverstein, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.
Documents
- Liquor Moratorium Lift Ordinance - 5701 N Sheridan.pdf (Legislation)
- O2025-0021885 Committee Letter.pdf (Committee Letter)
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