Quincy City Council green lights another gaming parlor

QUINCY — Aldermen approved an ordinance at Tuesday’s Quincy City Council meeting that waived city regulations preventing the sale of alcohol within 500 feet of a park.

By an 8-5 vote, aldermen approved granting a liquor license, which is necessary by state law to operate video gaming terminals, for 1002 N. 24th and 1006 N. 24th. The building and adjacent lot sit on the northeast corner of 24th and Chestnut, across from Reservoir Park.

Jerry S. Voepel of Quincy purchased the property in December for $120,000.

Voting for the measure were Aldermen Greg Fletcher (R-1st Ward), Jeff Bergman (R-2nd Ward), Dave Bauer (D-2nd Ward), Ken Hultz (R-3rd Ward), Mike Rein (R-5th Ward), Glen Ebbing (R-5th Ward) and Richie Reis (D-6th Ward). Opposing were Eric Entrup (R-1st Ward), Mike Farha (R-4th Ward), Tony Sassen (R-4th Ward) Jake Reed (R-6th Ward) and Jack Holtschlag (D-7th Ward).

Alderwoman Kelly Mays (R-3rd Ward) and Alderman Ben Uzelac (D-7th Ward) were absent, so Mayor Mike Troup cast the eighth “yes” vote.

According to the January 2024 report from the Illinois Gaming Board, Quincy has 90 gaming establishments with 378 terminals. Adams County, outside of the Quincy city limits, has 15 gaming establishments with 75 terminals.

Aldermen also formally agreed agreed to sell four “Fix or Flatten” properties to Todd Eyler: 824 Cherry for $1,500, 535 Lind for $1,000, 326 Lind for $250 and 328 Lind for $250.