Wicker Park bar sues over its closure as public safety threat, says city used it as scapegoat

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A year after it was shut down as a public safety threat, a Wicker Park bar is suing the city claiming it was used as a scapegoat for violent crime and part of a “concerted effort” to eliminate bars with late-hour licenses.

bar is suing the city claiming it was used as a scapegoat for violent crime and part of a "concerted effort" to eliminate bars with late-hour licenses.

After a months-long battle, an administrative law judge upheld the city’s action despite agreeing that the bar’s owner could not have "reasonably anticipated" the patron’s actions in the February shooting. The Point was forced to remain closed as Lin was hit with several building department violations.

The lawsuit also alleges the shutdown is part of a concerted effort by the city to close late night bars and restaurants. The Point’s license allowed it to remain open until 5 a.m. He is seeking relief for all lost income and a court order "enjoining the City from engaging in the retaliatory practices."

 

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