Wild Rover Under Review for Liquor License Violation

Village officials met with the owners of the local bar to discuss a police incident that occurred on New Year's Day.

Wild Rover Under Review for Liquor License Violation

Village officials met with the owners of the local bar to discuss a police incident that occurred on New Year's Day.

The Village of Frankfort held an administrative hearing on Feb. 1 to review the liquor license for The Wild Rover in response to an incident involving the bar’s owner and the Frankfort police that occurred on New Year’s Day. John Dillon, co-owner of the bar, was issued a notice to appear in court for a liquor license violation after police discovered people inside and outside of the establishment at 2:47 a.m. Jan. 1, according to a report from the Frankfort Police Department.  Village sanctioned hours of operation for New Year’s Day extended until 2 a.m. Police said that prior to the New Year’s incident, Dillon had already received one warning about keeping the bar open after hours. “We’re going to insist on the strict compliance with …

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