Committee on License and Consumer Protection · Mar 12, 2026
Thursdayat least 35 min6 officials identified1 public speaker6 agenda itemsRoll call: 18 present (clerk)Video: Vimeo
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- 30:50Municipal Code 4-155-045 (new) disallowing the issuance of additional video gaming licenses in Wards 26, 27, 33, 35, 49
- 31:18Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-155 by adding new Section 4-155-045 to prohibit issuance of video gaming licenses in 28th Ward
- 20:28Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-156-962 modifying license requirements regarding lawful sports wagering
- 42:17Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (16.149) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of S Ashland Ave
- 40:40Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (15.111) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of S Hermitage Ave
- 44:07Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (32.48) to disallow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion(s) of N Western Ave
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So if there’s a pending lawsuit, how does that come into play where we’re changing the law versus while there’s a pending lawsuit?Gilbert Villegas · Ward 3624:43
…the casino, the temporary casino doesn’t have any in-person wagering, or do they as well?Bennett R. Lawson · Ward 4427:41
Who spoke
6 officials identified · talk time, most first.
- Debra SilversteinChair · Ward 50 · 12 minFirst speaks at 14:21
- Gilbert VillegasWard 36 · 1.8 minFirst speaks at 22:26
- Stephanie D. ColemanWard 16 · 1.0 minFirst speaks at 42:48
- Bennett R. LawsonWard 44 · 0.8 minFirst speaks at 25:41
- Anthony NapolitanoWard 41 · 0.3 minFirst speaks at 33:33
- Scott WaguespackWard 32 · 0.3 minFirst speaks at 44:21
Roll call: 18 present, 0 absent. From the clerkPublic comment: 1 speaker.
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Hamlet, “Committee on License and Consumer Protection, Mar 12, 2026: Chicago.” https://cities.myhamlet.com/chicago/license-and-consumer-protection/meetings/2026-03-12. Data as of Oct 9, 2026 (version d14b03c); meeting of Mar 12, 2026.