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Waukegan’s City Council is considering a one-year pause on new liquor licenses for certain establishments—like gas station beer/wine shops and video game-themed spots—to address growing public safety concerns, especially in areas with high homelessness. The pause doesn’t cover restaurants, bars, or event venues, and while existing denial powers remain, officials hope the freeze will give them time to evaluate the impact and plan long-term reforms. Critics argue the move is unnecessary since licenses can already be denied, and warn it could normalize video gaming in liquor stores. Broader reforms are also on the table, including simplifying the licensing categories and reviewing how licenses transfer between owners—especially the loophole that lets corporations move licenses more easily.

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