2026-05-05 Village of Villa Park Special Local Liquor Control Commission Meeting

The Village of Villa Park Special Local Liquor Control Commission meeting held on May 5, 2026, focused primarily on liquor licensing matters and proposed ordinance amendments related to liquor control. The commission approved the recommendation for a new Quad E liquor license for a Mexican seafood restaurant, Puerto Nevo, located at 120 West Roosevelt Road. Extensive discussion was held regarding amendments to liquor license transfer policies, including scenarios for ownership changes, business model continuity, and the process for license transfers versus new applications. The commission also reviewed outstanding underage service tickets and settlements. Significant time was devoted to reviewing and proposing changes to liquor license classifications, definitions, and restrictions, particularly concerning the percentage of revenue from food, alcohol, and video gaming. The commission considered adding a new Class G license specifically for video gaming cafes to better regulate gaming-related businesses and discussed enforcement and reporting mechanisms to ensure compliance with food and alcohol sales ratios. The meeting concluded with agreement to table some complex ordinance amendment discussions for further review at the next meeting in June.