LIQUOR LICENSES

Current liquor licenses in unincorporated Cook County will be extended by two months until June 30, while beer garden licenses will last until the end of the year. After that, fees for licenses issued for the 2021 to 2022 period will be slashed from $3,000 to $2,000 for retail liquor and $750 to $300 for beer gardens. The loss for the county will be around $79,500, officials said.

DETROIT – On Tuesday, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission suspended the liquor licenses and permits of five additional businesses. The state agency noted that the action was taken against the businesses for breaking the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services extended COVID restrictions. Businesses that violated the MDHHS order include Brooklyn’s in Wyandotte, Powell’s Pub in Ypsilanti, Mike’s Sports Page in Charlotte, Plymouth ROC Restaurant and Sahara Restaurant in Sterling Heights. “Licensees are strictly prohibited from allowing indoor gatherings, as defined by the MDHHS Gatherings and Face Mask Order, on their licensed premises. Allowing this activity to continue could create additional outbreaks of COVID-19,” said the State of Michigan in a news release.

DETROIT – On Monday, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission suspended the liquor licenses and permits of five more businesses. The state agency noted that the action was taken against the businesses for breaking the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services extended COVID restrictions. Businesses that violated the MDHHS order include Oak Café in Wyandotte, Tenacity Brewing in Flint, J. Knapps in Richmond, Limelight Pizza Kitchen Grill and Bar in Warren and Fast Eddie’s Bar and Grill in Mount Clemens. “Licensees are strictly prohibited from allowing indoor gatherings, as defined by the MDHHS Gatherings and Face Mask Order, on their licensed premises. Allowing this activity to continue could create additional outbreaks of COVID-19,” said the State of Michigan in a news release.