A pair of proposals would further regulate liquor stores and bars in Springfield.
The city’s committee of the whole at its meeting Tuesday debated an ordinance that closes what Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder called a “loophole” for liquor stores and a proposed amendment that would prohibit the city from issuing new liquor licenses allowing bars to be open past 1 a.m.
Mike Monseur, speaking on behalf of the Central Illinois Licensed Beverage Association, testified in favor of an ordinance that would prohibit liquor stores converting to a tavern from continuing to sell packaged liquor and beer. The ordinance would also prohibit liquor stores converting to taverns from applying for a gaming license for a year.
