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Filippo Gigi Rovito, owner of Burr Ridge s Capri Ristorante, sits in the front row for a brief time Monday during the Plan Commission s meeting on his proposal for a lounge. (David Giuliani/Patch)
Filippo Gigi Rovito, owner of Burr Ridge s Capri Ristorante, gets up from his chair in the back row during the Plan Commission s meeting on his proposal for a lounge. (David Giuliani/Patch)
BURR RIDGE, IL Filippo Gigi Rovito, owner of Burr Ridge s popular Capri Ristorante, interrupted a public meeting about his plan for a lounge Monday, cursing and saying he was aggravated.
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Nikki Bekteshi, a physician, speaks Monday during a Burr Ridge Plan Commission meeting. She said she had no issue with a planned bar near her neighborhood. (David Giuliani/Patch)
BURR RIDGE, IL A Burr Ridge woman who was against a planned bar in County Line Square months ago has apparently changed her mind.
On Monday, Dr. Nikki Bekteshi spoke during a public hearing about the proposed Are We Live? establishment, proposed by businessman Filippo Gigi Rovito.
Later in the evening, the Plan Commission approved the lounge, despite concerns from neighbors about parking and noise. The matter goes to the Village Board.