Politics - June 19, 2009
Task force seeks to update liquor license process
A special task force, chaired by former state Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler, would like to see the Common Council modernize the mechanism for hearing license requests in order to keep politicians from tampering with the process and alleviate the appearance of "aldermanic privilege."
Tags: common council, liquor license, over-concentration, tony zielinski, scott walker, barry mandel, noyes pool, pulaski pool

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 17, 2009
Aldermen hold key to smooth liquor licensing
If you have aspirations of someday opening a bar in Milwaukee, you should know two things: Getting a liquor license depends largely on where you plan on putting your pub; and it goes a long way to be an upstanding citizen who's willing to work with your alderman.
Tags: liquor license, common council, zielinski, tonic tavern, highbury pub

Bars & Clubs - Aug. 7, 2007
Bar Louie back in business
Forced to shut down due to a licensing snafu, Bar Louie has reopened its popular Downtown location.
Tags: bar louie, milwaukee, liquor license