Committee on License and Consumer Protection meeting, April 13, 2026
- When: Mon, Apr 13, 2026, 1:00 PM (Chicago time)
- Where: 201A, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street - Chicago, IL 60602
- Status: Scheduled & Published
- Committee: Committee on License and Consumer Protection
- Video: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1182706655
- Transcript: full text (14,801 words, automatic captions)
Meeting notes
AI-written from the transcript. Speakers are inferred from cues in the recording, so treat names as estimates and check the video at the linked time.
The Committee on License and Consumer Protection held a public comment period on sweepstakes machines and video gaming terminal (VGT) licensing, hearing testimony from vendors, Bally's representatives, labor unions, and community members. The committee then considered eleven agenda items, approving Rule 45 reports, a taxicab fare-increase amendment, lakefront liquor-license expansions, a Wrigley Field rooftop ordinance, and several alcohol-related licensing measures, while holding the VGT conditional-approval ordinance for further review. Several motions were made and voted on, with most items passing and the VGT item being held.
Topics: Public comment – sweepstakes machines, Public comment – VGT licensing, Taxicab fare increase amendment, Lakefront liquor-license expansion, Conditional VGT licensing (held), Wrigley Field rooftop licensing, Alcohol manufacturer accessory event license, West North Avenue liquor moratorium, North Sheridan Road packaged-goods license
Agenda items discussed
- 45:52 Approval of Rule 45 reports for March 2026: passed
- 46:20 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 9-104 & 9-112 (taxicab fare & equipment changes): passed
- 1:37:08 Amendment of Municipal Code §4-60-073 – increase maximum lake-vendor liquor licenses: passed
- 1:13:25 Item 4 – held (no record number provided): held
- 1:13:48 Amendment of Municipal Code §4-155 – conditional approval of VGT licenses: held
- 1:50:51 Amendment of Title IV – Wrigley Field rooftop event licensing: passed
- 1:52:45 Amendment of Municipal Code §4-156 – alcohol manufacturer accessory event license (re-refer to Zoning): deferred
- 1:54:42 Amendment §4-60-022 – disallow additional liquor licenses on West North Avenue (Hopkins Ward): passed
- 1:55:40 Amendment §4-60-023 – moratorium on additional alcoholic-goods licenses on West Grand Avenue: passed
- 1:57:00 Amendment §4-60-023 – allow additional alcoholic-goods licenses on North Sheridan Road: passed
- 1:57:48 Amendment §4-60-023 – allow additional alcoholic-goods licenses on West Devon Avenue (O2026-0023801): passed
Alderpersons who spoke
- Debra L. Silverstein (chair): Recognized Vice Chair Peter Chico motion to approve Rule 45 reports. (46:05); Declared the Rule 45 reports approved. (46:14); Called the roll-call vote on the motion to hold the VGT ordinance. (1:13:00)
- Stephanie D. Coleman (alderperson): Responded to roll-call, indicating presence. (16:29)
- David H. Moore (alderperson): Offered thanks after briefing on VGT licensing. (1:09:29); Noted microphone issue, then thanked staff. (1:09:38)
- Matthew J. O'Shea (alderperson): Answered roll-call confirming presence via video. (17:42)
- Nicholas Sposato (alderperson)
- Anthony V. Napolitano (alderperson): Confirmed virtual presence. (17:42)
- Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (alderperson)
- Jeanette B. Taylor (alderperson)
- Brendan Reilly (alderperson): Handed over the meeting to Vice Chair Peter Chico. (18:37); Moved to approve Rule 45 reports. (45:55)
- William Conway (alderperson)
- Gilbert Villegas (alderperson): Answered roll-call, confirming presence. (16:52)
- Bennett R. Lawson (alderperson): Participated in roll-call. (17:07); Moved to pass the VGT conditional-approval ordinance (later held). (1:13:00)
- Felix Cardona Jr. (alderperson): Moved to accept the substitute for the lake-vendor liquor-license amendment. (1:37:40)
- Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (public commenter): Supported the Bally’s casino and urged careful implementation of VGT policy. (41:12)
Exchanges between members
- 28:20 Alderman Anthony V. Napolitano (virtual) asked about the VGT ordinance’s impact on Bally’s $4 million payment.