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Committee on License and Consumer Protection

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection shall have jurisdiction over the licensing of persons, property, businesses and occupations and all matters relating to consumer protection, products liability, consumer fraud and all matters relating to the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, except those matters affecting collective bargaining agreements, employee benefits and pensions.

18 active membersLast meeting Jul 8, 20262 summaries in 30d

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Jul 8, 2026

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License committee advances liquor license changes

Published Jul 8, 2026

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License committee advances liquor license changes

The committee advanced most liquor-license zoning changes, including measures to allow new package goods licenses on parts of S Ashland Ave and W Lawrence Ave and to disallow them on parts of S Halsted St, W Chicago Ave, and N Clark St.

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License committee approves liquor and housing rules

The committee passed most measures, including a cut in Lakefront Venue liquor licenses from 31 to 30 and a renewal of restricted residential zones in parts of the 23rd Ward. One proposal on South Halsted Street was held in committee instead of advancing.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection summary

The committee approved the April 2026 Rule 45 report and recommended passage of six municipal code amendments. Actions include a prohibition with penalties for sweepstakes machines and changes to where alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses may be allowed or disallowed on specified street segments. Two amendments were passed as substitutes. All items were recommended to pass and will be submitted to the City Council.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection Monthly Rule 45 Report and Municipal Code Amendments (April 13, 2026)

The Committee approved the March 2026 Rule 45 report and advanced multiple municipal code amendments related to taxicab/taximeter specifications, liquor and package goods licensing limits/expansions, video gaming terminal licensing conditions, sweepstakes machine penalties, alcohol manufacturer accessory event licensing (re-referral), and Wrigley Field-related licensing/operation changes. One item was held in committee.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection — March 12, 2026 meeting summary

The Committee met in City Hall (201A) to consider the February Rule 45 report and nine municipal code amendment items related to wagering, video gaming, taxicab regulations, and package goods/liquor licenses. The Rule 45 report and several license amendments were recommended to pass and passed by the Committee; two video gaming prohibition proposals failed to pass; taximeter/taxicab amendments and one package goods request were held in committee.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection — Meeting Summary (Feb 10, 2026)

The committee approved the January 2026 Rule 45 report and recommended passage of six municipal code amendments, including votes to allow or disallow additional package goods licenses on specific corridors and to add a new section (4-64-530) on retail tobacco license issuance (O2025-0021726 passed as substitute).

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Meeting summary: Committee on License and Consumer Protection — January 13, 2026

The Committee approved the December 2025 Rule 45 Report and recommended (passed by committee) five municipal code amendments to allow additional package goods or alcoholic liquor licenses on specified portions of S Kedzie Ave, W Garfield Blvd, S Morgan St, N Milwaukee Ave, and N Sheridan Rd.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection Meeting Summary – December 3, 2025

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection met on December 3, 2025, and approved several municipal code amendments, including a ban on the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoid products outside of licensed cannabis establishments, adjustments to liquor and package goods licenses in various locations, and a one-time exception for a Wrigley Field night game.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection - October 9, 2025

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection met on October 9, 2025, to review matters related to licensing, alcoholic liquor permits, packaged goods licenses, and consumer protection regulations. The committee approved multiple ordinances to amend the Municipal Code regarding the issuance of additional alcoholic liquor and packaged goods licenses across various Chicago neighborhoods, as well as a communication reappointing a member to the License Appeal Commission. Several items were held in committee for further consideration.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection Meeting Summary - September 16, 2025

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection met on September 16, 2025, to consider municipal code amendments and monthly reports. The committee approved four matters, including a new video gaming terminals licensing framework and two package goods license amendments.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection Meeting Summary – July 8, 2025

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection met on July 8, 2025, to review and approve the June 2025 Rule 45 Report and several amendments to the Municipal Code regarding alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses in various Chicago neighborhoods.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection Meeting Summary – June 11, 2025

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection met on June 11, 2025, to review and pass several substitute ordinances and ordinances related to municipal licensing and zoning, and held a subject matter hearing on rideshare congestion fee overcharging.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection Approves Multiple Ordinances

The Chicago Committee on License and Consumer Protection met on May 13, 2025, and approved several ordinances related to business permits, short-term rentals, and alcohol and packaged goods licensing.

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Chicago License and Consumer Protection Committee Advances Multiple Ordinances on Towing, Alcohol Licenses, and Hemp Products

On April 8, 2025, the Chicago Committee on License and Consumer Protection reviewed and passed several ordinances addressing vehicular towing regulations, restrictions on BYOB and peddling in specific wards, prohibition of cannabinoid hemp product sales in Pullman-Roseland, and adjustments to alcoholic liquor and packaged goods licenses in various wards.

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Chicago License and Consumer Protection Committee Advances Multiple Licensing Amendments and Appointments

On March 4, 2025, Chicago's Committee on License and Consumer Protection approved several ordinances amending the Municipal Code to adjust alcoholic liquor and packaged goods license issuance in various wards, appointed Ivan Capifali as Commissioner of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, and considered regulations on trade in fur products and BYOB restrictions.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection Advances Licensing and Consumer Protection Ordinances

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection met on February 10, 2025, and advanced several ordinances related to liquor and packaged goods licensing, peddling restrictions, and a special event exception for Wrigley Field. One ordinance regarding fur products was held in committee.

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Chicago License and Consumer Protection Committee Advances Multiple Licensing Ordinances Including Cannabis Hemp Product Restrictions

On January 7, 2025, Chicago's Committee on License and Consumer Protection reviewed and passed several ordinances affecting liquor, packaged goods, and tobacco licensing across multiple wards. Notably, the committee advanced a substitute ordinance prohibiting the sale of psychoactive cannabis hemp products and restricting tobacco dealer licenses in the 13th Ward.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection — summary of licensing ordinances and small business rebate (Oct 21, 2024)

The Committee met on 2024-10-21 (see scheduled meeting) in Room 201A, City Hall to report multiple ordinances amending the Municipal Code on the issuance or disallowance of alcoholic liquor and packaged goods licenses for specified street segments, and to consider an ordinance establishing a Small Business Protection Rebate Program (the rebate item was re‑referred to the Committee on Budget and Government Operations).

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Chicago Committee on License and Consumer Protection Reviews Multiple Ordinance Amendments on October 7, 2024

The Committee considered several ordinances amending Chicago Municipal Code sections related to pedicabs, package goods licenses, alcoholic liquor licenses, shared housing, vacation rentals, and cannabis zones across various wards. The committee also approved the September 2024 Rule 45 Reports and held several ordinances in committee.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection — Summary of Reports (September 11, 2024)

The committee passed a set of ordinances to be submitted to City Council, including a substitute ordinance establishing lithium‑ion battery safety standards for micromobility devices; restrictions on peddling in parts of the 8th Ward; designation of precincts in the 23rd Ward as Restricted Residential Zones (prohibiting additional shared housing and vacation rentals) and as Restricted Cannabis Zones; adjustments to alcoholic liquor license availability on portions of Clark Street, Lawrence Avenue, and Western Avenue; and approval of the June–August 2024 Rule 45 reports.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection — Summary of reports to be submitted to City Council (June 12, 2024)

The committee summarized ordinances addressing lithium‑ion battery safety standards for micromobility devices and multiple amendments affecting alcoholic liquor and package goods license allowances or disallowances on specific streets/wards. The committee approved the May 2024 Rule 45 Report. One ordinance concerning earlier Pride Parade alcohol sales was held in committee.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection passes ordinances to be submitted to City Council and approves April 2024 Rule 45 report

On May 8, 2024 the Committee passed a series of ordinances amending zoning and licensing provisions of the Municipal Code related to late-hour liquor licenses, package goods licenses, alcohol licenses on specific corridors, and a prohibition on peddling in the 23rd Ward, and approved the April 2024 Rule 45 Reports for submission to City Council on May 22, 2024.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection summary — April 10, 2024

The committee reported approval of multiple ordinances to amend the Municipal Code concerning scooter‑sharing licenses, pedicab decal requirements, and the issuance of additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on specific street segments. The committee approved the March 2024 Rule 45 reports. One ordinance concerning Lincoln Avenue was held in committee.

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Committee on License and Consumer Protection Meeting Summary - March 13, 2024

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection met on March 13, 2024, to review ordinances amending Chicago's Municipal Code regarding liquor licensing regulations across multiple wards and neighborhoods. The committee approved seven substitute and standard ordinances addressing package goods licenses and alcoholic liquor licenses in various locations, along with the February 2024 Rule 45 Reports.

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