I’ve received word that the circuit court has ruled that the City of Peoria must give the owners of Elliott’s a hearing over the city’s Liquor Commission’s denial of a liquor license, as was ordered by the Illinois Liquor Commission.
The club’s owners are suing the city of Peoria.
My two cents: I doubt very much this [...]

I’m giving Eyebrows the final word on the liquor license for the ethnic grocery store controversy. And I’m apologizing to the neighborhood residents out there on University Avenue for lumping them together with the racist creep who was spreading lies.
Peoria Liquor Commission,University Avenue

I was kind of hoping Laura would have mentioned the name of the guy who was spreading this racist crap about a local businessman. Funny how you can own a store on the busiest street in Peoria, but neighbors will say it’s too residential to sell liquor.
Folks, the problem isn’t the liquor sales, it’s the [...]

The commission will meet at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 6, in Room 404 of Peoria City Hall to consider a request from Sanjay D. Patel for a Class C (package liquor) license for the Shop ‘n’ Save at 800 N.E. Jefferson.
They also will discuss an amendment to the liquor code relating to sale of alcohol near [...]