Las Fuentes, Inc. v. City of Chicago

Las Fuentes, Inc., and seven other plaintiffs challenged amendments to the City of Chicago’s (the City’s) liquor license ordinance requiring a special license to operate beer gardens, which were previously operated under an establishment’s general liquor license. The trial court entered a preliminary injunction against enforcement of the so-called “beer garden” ordinance..The City appeals. For the reasons below, we vacate the injunction and remand.

In the summer, many Chicago liquor establishments move their business outdoors to beer gardens, which allow patrons to enjoy the warm weather. But…