Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Now Seeks a Midnight Cutoff For Alcohol Sales at Stores – Chicago Eater

The mayor is calling her midnight proposal “a reasonable compromise” and her staff cites that “on average there are over 50 calls per liquor store to 911 each year.” That stat, included in the news release, was presented without context — for example, it wasn’t mentioned if the calls happen past 10 p.m.
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The Paraclete
4 years ago

Liquor stores need special hours in Chicago that reflect Chicago Values. The citizens that rarely leave the bed before 6p need hours that accommodate the hours of Chicago Values. Lori doesn’t understand the lifestyle of the wretched. If stores can’t stay open, how can these establishments be robbed. Impetigo and Davontae need flexible hours.

I love watching all the self important business leaders scratching their heads because nobody wants to go back to work. Screwing off always takes precedent over drudgery and boredom.

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