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'Another Liquor Store On Jefferson Street?' Asks Nelson Jewelry
Joliet's City Council will vote Tuesday night on a proposed liquor license for Angie's Liquors, 1308 West Jefferson St.
JOLIET, IL —One of Joliet's most notable businesses along West Jefferson Street, David Nelson Exquisite Jewelry, is not happy to learn that city of Joliet officials are recommending approval for a new liquor store to open next door to his long-time store.
The proposed business at 1308 West Jefferson St. would be called Angie's Liquors. Joliet's City Council is expected to decide at Tuesday's 6:30 p.m. meeting whether to grant a Class C license for packaged liquor sales license to Ivan Torrijos.
The proposed liquor store had been a hair salon and office. As for Torrijos, he has no prior history involving the sale of alcohol, city documents show.
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Torrijos has notified City Hall that he wants to have Angie's Liquors open for business in September. He plans to hire two additional employees. He told Joliet officials that he would be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
This week, the Nelson jewelers Facebook page began drawing attention to Tuesday's upcoming Joliet City Council vote.
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Nelson Facebook followers were asked whether Joliet's West Jefferson Street really needs another liquor store?
Nelson jewelers is one of Joliet's better known businesses. The David Nelson Exquisite Jewelers Facebook page has in excess of 5,000 followers and likes.
Practically everybody who responded to Nelson's Facebook question said they were against the proposal for Angie's Liquors. On the other hand, the project has the support of Joliet Mayor Bob O'Dekirk, who serves as liquor commissioner.
"Less liquor stores and tear down all the drug hotels and Jefferson St. could be awesome again!" wrote Sharon.
"Smoke Shops and Liquor Stores. So Classy," remarked Don.
"No, sad to see Jefferson St declining," wrote Betsy.
"No, no, no!!! There are children in the neighborhoods around there. Parking will become an issue," wrote Kate.
"Absolutely Not ,enough drunks on j street!" Kathy replied.
"Nope, they can buy liquor at Jewel/Osco also," responded Art.
"No no and no!" repeated Lauri.
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