853 INC

Owners: Kevin Killerman, Gregg Weinstein
Acct #43566
9
Total Licenses
1
Active
1
Locations
2002
Operating Since

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Business Summary

853 INC has been operating in Chicago since 2002 (~24 years). They currently hold 1 active license (9 total on file) across 1 location in MILLENIUM PARK and UKRAINIAN VILLAGE.

Primary activity: Special Event Beer, Wine & Spirits (Bar / Nightlife).

Most recent activity: lapse on 2026-07-20.

Locations

3 addresses on file
  • 853 N WESTERN AVE 1STWest Town · 3 licensesActive
    Licenses (3)
    • TavernActive2024-09-30
    • Tavern2022-09-16
    • Tavern2020-10-14
  • 331 E RANDOLPH STLoop · 1 license · 7 permitsInactive
    Licenses (1)
    • Special Event Liquor2026-07-20
    Permits (7)
    • New Construction · Mid construction2026-08-28
    • Elevator Equipment2026-07-15
    • Express Permit Program · Operating2024-09-09
    • Express Permit Program · Mid construction2023-08-16
    • Express Permit Program · Operating2023-07-25
    • Express Permit Program · Operating2023-06-16
    • New Construction · Operating2022-06-01
  • 337 E RANDOLPH STLoop · 7 licensesInactive
    Licenses (7)
    • Special Event Liquor2026-05-08
    • Special Event Liquor2025-07-08
    • Special Event Liquor2025-05-08
    • Special Event Liquor2024-07-11
    • Special Event Liquor2024-05-13
    • Special Event Liquor2023-07-25
    • Special Event Liquor2023-05-15

Activities

Special Event Beer, Wine & SpiritsTavern - Consumption of Liquor on Premises

Licenses

11 records

One row per license event since 2020. Tap any row for the full record. A renewal with no issuance below it points to a license first issued before our 2020 coverage window.

Special Event LiquorlapseIssued 2026-07-20 · Expires 2026-08-02
License number
3095508
License code
1476
Site number
9
DBA name
853 INC
Legal name
853, INC.
Address
331 E RANDOLPH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60601
Business activity
Special Event Beer, Wine & Spirits
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2026-07-20
Payment date
2026-07-20
Date issued
2026-07-20
Expiration
2026-08-02
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
33
Police district
1
Community area
Loop
Neighborhood
MILLENIUM PARK
SSA
Data not available
Special Event LiquorlapseIssued 2026-05-08 · Expires 2026-05-24
License number
3083127
License code
1476
Site number
8
DBA name
853 INC
Legal name
853, INC.
Address
337 E RANDOLPH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60601
Business activity
Special Event Beer, Wine & Spirits
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2026-05-08
Payment date
2026-05-08
Date issued
2026-05-08
Expiration
2026-05-24
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
33
Police district
1
Community area
Loop
Neighborhood
MILLENIUM PARK
SSA
Data not available
Special Event LiquorlapseIssued 2025-07-08 · Expires 2025-08-03
License number
3036497
License code
1476
Site number
7
DBA name
853, INC
Legal name
853, INC.
Address
337 E RANDOLPH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60601
Business activity
Special Event Beer, Wine & Spirits
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2025-07-08
Payment date
2025-07-07
Date issued
2025-07-08
Expiration
2025-08-03
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
33
Police district
1
Community area
Loop
Neighborhood
MILLENIUM PARK
SSA
Data not available
Special Event LiquorlapseIssued 2025-05-08 · Expires 2025-05-25
License number
3026246
License code
1476
Site number
6
DBA name
853, INC. DBA The Blind Robin
Legal name
853, INC.
Address
337 E RANDOLPH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60601
Business activity
Special Event Beer, Wine & Spirits
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2025-05-08
Payment date
2025-05-08
Date issued
2025-05-08
Expiration
2025-05-25
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
33
Police district
1
Community area
Loop
Neighborhood
MILLENIUM PARK
SSA
Data not available
TavernrenewalActiveIssued 2024-09-30 · Expires 2026-11-15
License number
66238
License code
1470
Site number
1
DBA name
The Blind Robin, INC.
Legal name
853, INC.
Address
853 N WESTERN AVE 1ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622
Business activity
Tavern - Consumption of Liquor on Premises
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2024-11-16
Payment date
2024-09-27
Date issued
2024-09-30
Expiration
2026-11-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
36
Precinct
6
Police district
12
Community area
West Town
Neighborhood
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE
SSA
Data not available
Special Event LiquorlapseIssued 2024-07-11 · Expires 2024-08-04
License number
2977382
License code
1476
Site number
5
DBA name
853, INC. DBA The Blind Robin
Legal name
853, INC.
Address
337 E RANDOLPH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60601
Business activity
Special Event Beer, Wine & Spirits
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2024-07-11
Payment date
2024-07-10
Date issued
2024-07-11
Expiration
2024-08-04
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
33
Police district
1
Community area
Loop
Neighborhood
MILLENIUM PARK
SSA
Data not available
Special Event LiquorlapseIssued 2024-05-13 · Expires 2024-05-26
License number
2967338
License code
1476
Site number
4
DBA name
853, INC. DBA The Blind Robin
Legal name
853, INC.
Address
337 E RANDOLPH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60601
Business activity
Special Event Beer, Wine & Spirits
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2024-05-13
Payment date
2024-05-10
Date issued
2024-05-13
Expiration
2024-05-26
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
33
Police district
1
Community area
Loop
Neighborhood
MILLENIUM PARK
SSA
Data not available
Special Event LiquorlapseIssued 2023-07-25 · Expires 2023-08-06
License number
2923981
License code
1476
Site number
3
DBA name
853, INC. DBA The Blind Robin
Legal name
853, INC.
Address
337 E RANDOLPH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60601
Business activity
Special Event Beer, Wine & Spirits
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2023-07-25
Payment date
2023-07-25
Date issued
2023-07-25
Expiration
2023-08-06
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
33
Police district
1
Community area
Loop
Neighborhood
MILLENIUM PARK
SSA
Data not available
Special Event LiquorlapseIssued 2023-05-15 · Expires 2023-05-28
License number
2907100
License code
1476
Site number
2
DBA name
853, INC. DBA The Blind Robin
Legal name
853, INC.
Address
337 E RANDOLPH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60601
Business activity
Special Event Beer, Wine & Spirits
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2023-05-15
Payment date
2023-05-12
Date issued
2023-05-15
Expiration
2023-05-28
Status change
Data not available
Ward
42
Precinct
33
Police district
1
Community area
Loop
Neighborhood
MILLENIUM PARK
SSA
Data not available
TavernlapseIssued 2022-09-16 · Expires 2024-11-15
License number
66238
License code
1470
Site number
1
DBA name
The Blind Robin, INC.
Legal name
853, INC.
Address
853 N WESTERN AVE 1ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622
Business activity
Tavern - Consumption of Liquor on Premises
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2022-11-16
Payment date
2022-09-15
Date issued
2022-09-16
Expiration
2024-11-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
36
Precinct
6
Police district
12
Community area
West Town
Neighborhood
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE
SSA
Data not available
TavernlapseIssued 2020-10-14 · Expires 2022-11-15
License number
66238
License code
1470
Site number
1
DBA name
The Blind Robin, INC.
Legal name
853, INC.
Address
853 N WESTERN AVE 1ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622
Business activity
Tavern - Consumption of Liquor on Premises
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2020-11-16
Payment date
2020-10-13
Date issued
2020-10-14
Expiration
2022-11-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
36
Precinct
6
Police district
12
Community area
West Town
Neighborhood
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE
SSA
Data not available

Permits & Construction

Active permitNew Construction

Property & Census

Neighborhood

Median household income
$125,862
Owner-occupied housing
35.1%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
80.7%
People per sq mi
49,895
White-collar workforce
79.6%
Census tract 17031320101 · ACS 5-year 2024

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