Glenwood trustees to consider two liquor license applications on May 21

GLENWOOD | Two liquor license applications that failed to win approval earlier this month will be reconsidered at the May 21 Village Board meeting.

Whiting lakefront liquor plan wins House OK

INDIANAPOLIS | The Indiana House on Tuesday endorsed Whiting's plans for alcohol sales at new restaurants near Lake Michigan.

Lakefront liquor license plan limited to Whiting

INDIANAPOLIS | A House committee made Whiting the sole beneficiary of a plan allowing additional liquor licenses at new restaurants adjacent to Lake Michigan.

EDITORIAL: Add liquor licenses for lakefront eateries

Beyond the important region industries that call Whiting home is an incredible potential for tourism and dining development. Its proximity as a Lake Michigan shoreline community provides a natural draw for those exploring the aesthetic qualities of the lake.

Chicago Heights council OKs liquor license at gas station convenience store

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | The City Council approved an ordinance on Monday that created a 16th packaged goods license in the city so that liquor can be sold out of the convenience store of the Mobil gas station at 431 W. 14th St.

Senate panel OKs new liquor licenses for lakefront restaurants

INDIANAPOLIS | Whiting and other cities bordering Lake Michigan soon may see new restaurants opening along their lakefronts, thanks to legislation approved 9-0 Wednesday by the Senate Public Policy Committee.

Council favors liquor license for second Mexican eatery

VALPARAISO | The opening of the second Mexican restaurant in the downtown moved another step closer to reality Monday with the council approving a full-service liquor license.

2 downtown Hobart restaurant owners say cheers to riverfront designation

A glass of Oliver soft red wine is served with a chicken panini sandwich Friday at Cafe 339 in downtown Hobart. The restaurant will soon be able to serve mixed drinks because it purchased a lower-cost liquor license under the city's new riverfront designation.

2 downtown Hobart restaurant owners say cheers to riverfront designation

Angela Giangiulio, right, and her mother JoEllen Thilmont, both of Hobart, eat Friday at Cafe 339 in downtown Hobart. The restaurant has received a three-way liquor license under the city's new riverfront designation.

2 downtown Hobart restaurant owners say cheers to riverfront designation

A glass of red wine is served with and a chicken panini sandwich Friday at Cafe 339 in downtown Hobart. The restaurant will soon be able to serve mixed drinks because it purchased a lower-cost liquor license under the city's new riverfront designation.

2 downtown Hobart restaurant owners say cheers to riverfront designation

Part of the new bar at Cafe 339 in downtown Hobart is seen Friday. The restaurant will soon be able to serve mixed drinks because it purchased a lower-cost liquor license under the city's new riverfront designation.

2 downtown Hobart restaurant owners say cheers to riverfront designation

HOBART | Cafe 339 owner Dimitrios Karataglidis already gets rave reviews from customers for his breakfast and lunch menus.

Meeting set to discuss liquor license for Pete's Fresh Market on East Side

CHICAGO | Tenth Ward Alderman John Pope will host a meeting Wednesday to discuss a possible liquor license for a local grocery store.

Census counts boost liquor license quotas for 11 communities

Thanks to the 2010 census, alcohol will be flowing more freely in 11 region communities. The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission uses population figures to apportion liquor licenses to each municipality.

Census counts boost liquor license quotas for 11 communities

Alcohol will be flowing more freely in 11 region communities thanks to the 2010 census.

New liquor license eyed for proposed Lansing microbrewery

LANSING | The Village Board gave its approval Tuesday to having village attorneys and staff create a new classification of liquor license to allow for a proposed microbrewery.

Valley gets first liquor license endorsement

VALPARAISO | With its promise to provide "amazing food consistently," the Valley restaurant received a recommendation of approval of its liquor license request from the city's Historic District Alcohol Beverage Licensing Committee on Monday.

Four shot at Dolton nightclub plagued by violent crimes

DOLTON | Four people were shot early Sunday inside a nightclub with a history of violent crime.

Theater withdraws appeal for alcohol license

PORTAGE | Goodrich Quality Theaters Inc. has withdrawn its request for an appeals hearing to gain a liquor license for the Portage 16/IMAX theater.

EDITORIAL: Should more booze be met with boos?

The practice of adding liquor licenses for a fine dining district, beyond the number otherwise available in a community, affects the existing licenses.