In a bold move, the East St. Louis City Council has tightened its grip on the city’s saloons, refusing licenses to several establishments that have been the source of trouble in the past. The council’s decision, made at a special meeting on January 10, 1924, marked the first issuance of licenses under the new ruling, raising the annual fee from $120 to $200. The city’s coffers will reap a windfall of $29,800 in 1924, a welcome boost to the struggling municipality.
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Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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