Committee on License and Consumer Protection meeting, May 5, 2026
- When: Tue, May 5, 2026, 12:30 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/1183092749
- Transcript: full text (9,314 words, automatic captions)
Meeting notes
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The Committee on License and Consumer Protection met to consider a Rule 45 report, an amendment to the municipal code to penalize illegal sweepstakes machines, and several liquor-license and package-goods-license amendments. After extensive public comment, the committee approved the Rule 45 report and adopted the sweepstakes-machine substitute and the three licensing amendments. The committee also approved a motion to extend the discussion on the sweepstakes ordinance.
Topics: Rule 45 report approval, Sweepstakes machine ordinance amendment, Liquor-license and package-goods-license amendments, Public comment on gambling and sweepstakes
Agenda items discussed
- 35:53 Approval of Rule 45 report for April 2026: passed
- 36:17 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-156 to prohibit and penalize illegal sweepstakes machines (substitute) (02026-0024076): passed
- 1:22:48 Amendment to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on South Ashland Avenue (O2026-002424913): passed
- 1:21:25 Amendment to disallow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on East Erie Street and East Ontario (O2026-0024893): passed
- 1:21:25 Amendment to disallow additional package-goods licenses on North State Street and East Huron Street (O2026-00284893): passed
- 1:24:27 Amendment to allow additional package-goods licenses on West Chicago Avenue (O2026-0024480): passed
Alderpersons who spoke
- Debra L. Silverstein (chair): Calls for a motion to approve the Rule 45 report. (35:53); Recognizes the amendment on sweepstakes machines and asks for a motion. (36:21); Introduces the liquor-license and package-goods-license amendments. (1:21:25)
- Raymond A. Lopez (alderperson)
- Raymond A. Lopez (alderperson): Moves to pass the amendment allowing additional liquor licenses on South Ashland. (1:23:43)
- Nicholas Sposato (alderperson): Raises a question about the legal vs. illegal status of sweepstakes machines. (41:35)
- Anthony Beale (alderperson): Explains the substitute that gives the commissioner authority to cite illegal sweepstakes machines. (38:32); Is asked if he would like to close the hearing. (1:13:05)
- Monique L. Scott (alderperson): Asks how complaints about sweepstakes machines are currently managed. (57:13); Inquires about potential revenue loss if sweepstakes machines are removed. (57:53)
- Stephanie D. Coleman (alderperson)
- David H. Moore (alderperson): Commends a community member and raises a question about distinguishing legal from illegal machines. (41:51); Suggests letting the committee decide while seeking legal counsel’s input. (51:09)
- Matthew J. O'Shea (alderperson)
- Felix Cardona Jr. (alderperson)
- Angela Clay (alderperson): Votes no on tabling the sweepstakes ordinance. (1:21:00)