To operate an Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary, an Application for Special Use must be filed with the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The ZBA will hold a hearing to consider the Special Use application, notice of which will be provided at a later date. 
 
In advance of this hearing, applicants for Adult Use Cannabis Dispensaries are required to hold a community meeting for the purpose of explaining the proposal and soliciting comments on it.
Alderman Reilly may offer an opinion on the proposed Special Use to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), but the ZBA ultimately makes decisions on Special Use applications based on the criteria in the Chicago Zoning Code and is not obligated to consider comments from the Alderman.

MedMar Lakeview, LLC - 436 North Clark Street
Please join the River North Residents Association and MedMar Lakeview, LLC to discuss the proposal to open and operate an Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary at 436 North Clark Street, which requires a Special Use Application.
 
WHAT: A meeting to discuss a proposed Special Use for an Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary operated by MedMar Lakeview, LLC at 436 North Clark Street.
 
WHO: MedMar Lakeview, LLC and River North Residents Association
 
WHEN: Tuesday, January 28 at 6:00pm
 
WHERE: Maggiano's Little Italy, located at 516 North Clark Street
 
For more information please contact the attorney for the Applicant, John J. George at (312) 870-8022.
 
MOCA LLC - 216 West Ohio Street
Please join the River North Residents Association and MOCA LLC - d/b/a MOCA - Modern Cannabis to discuss the proposal to open and operate an Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary for the property generally located at 216 West Ohio Street. 
 
The applicant is seeking a Special Use to establish a dispensary within the 1st Floor and basement of the existing five-story building, presently occupied by Municipal Bar & Dining Co.
 
WHAT: A meeting to discuss a proposed Special Use for an Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary operated by MOCA LLC at 216 West Ohio Street.
 
WHO: MOCA LLC and River North Residents Association
 
WHEN: Wednesday, January 29 at 6:00pm
 
WHERE: 216 West Ohio Street, 4th Floor
 
For more information, please contact the attorney for the Applicant, Sarah Barnes at (312) 782-1983.