Yorkville

Yorkville, IL — A proposed cannabis dispensary situated on Route 47 in Yorkville has sparked legal threats from nearby Parkview Christian Academy, a private educational institution. School authorities contend that the dispensary’s proximity, just 460 feet from the school, would negatively impact the student environment, despite city regulations allowing such a business to operate within 500 feet of a school. Superintendent Ray Epperson emphasized the school’s principal concern is with the location rather than the existence of the dispensary. He acknowledged the economic benefits a dispensary could bring through tax revenue but expressed fears about … Read more