Blackjacks Strip Club is at it again. Upset with the decision earlier this year to deny Blackjack's a liquor license, it seems that they have strategically waited for Dale Berman's illness to force a revote. Blackjacks, was denied their liquor license request on June 25, 2025 video from board's denial of Blackjack's request . Madam Chair Pierog needs to recuse herself because of her acceptance of monies from the owners of Blackjacks. This means that the remaining liquor control board members must vote. Why would Blackjack's revisit this issue unless they had a reason. Purportedly, Blackjacks filed a legal action against the commission because Mr. Berman, instead of just voting no, explained his moral reasoning for voting no. If Mr. Berman changes his vote, then it's reasonable to believe that someone "got to" Berman and told him it was in his "best interests to reconsider his vote." Sounds like "an offer he can't refuse." Or perhaps this is strategic revote since they know that board member Dale Berman is currently ill. Can Mr. Berman zoom in? Is he lucid? Is it an illness that would prohibit his ability to participate? In an industry known for taking advantage of women for money, it appears that money remains the number one objective. If the board members ignores the fact that one of its own members are ill, or if the board wanted Mr. Berman to "reconsider" his decision as well as his, much can be implied. Any change by Berman reeks of nefariousness and extreme pressure by Blackjacks, their attorneys, and even Pierog as a recipient of her campaign money she received. Just because she may once again recuse herself doesn't mean that she's not flexing behind the scenes. If you want to go to the meeting, it is Thursday, August 14th, at 11:30 am at 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A, Geneva, IL 60134 - Auditorium. If you wish to speak, please click here to register . And here is a copy of the agenda. In the interim, a vote for no was given. The people of Kane County had a victory. But it appears that Madam Pierog, is working a back room deal in order to get her donors back to the table. In the interim, get in contact with the members of the liquor board who can vote. 1) Dale Berman who voted against granting the license & is purportedly ill - dberman@kanecoboard.org 2) Chris Kios who voted to allow booze in Blackjacks - ckious@kanecoboard.org and call him at 630-248-1369 3) Mike Linder who voted to allow booze in Blackjacks - mlinder@kanecoboard.org and 630-443-1213 4) Cliff Surges - who voted against granting the license - csurges@kanecoboard.org
JB Pritzker has a long history of not following the law
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