Aldermand Demands Permanent Bar Closure | Chicago News

Alderman Timmy Knudsen is demanding the permanent shutdown of The Dime bar after a deadly shooting last month left Malik McCorkle dead — a tragedy that’s reignited calls for accountability. With a history of police incidents including shootings, armed robberies, and assaults, Knudsen argues temporary closures aren’t enough and wants licenses permanently revoked, citing the bar as a public safety hazard. His office has filed a formal complaint backed by residents and local groups, urging the city to declare The Dime a public nuisance. The final decision rests with the city’s business affairs department and liquor control commissioner — a move Knudsen insists is about protecting the community, not targeting nightlife. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/60b0d11d1456626f