Aldermen say they are getting frozen out of pot shop zoning process – Chicago Sun-Times

Aldermen never had prerogative over the Zoning Board of Appeals, which is tasked with doling out the special-use zoning permits pot companies need to open. While aldermen used to be able submit a letter of opposition and have an unfavorable applicant stricken from the ZBA’s agenda, they aren't sure how to assert their influence now.