Despite concerns that the city doesn?t need more liquor outlets, especially at pharmacies, the City Council on Tuesday approved liquor licenses to let Walgreen Drug Stores sell beer and wine at three stores in Madison. The approvals continue Walgreens? national push to reintroduce beer and wine sales to its stores in response to customer demand and competition.
The council, following recommendations of the Alcohol License Review Committee and after a near three-hour debate, approved licenses for stores at 7810 Mineral Point Road, 606 S. Whitney Way and 8302 Old Sauk Road.