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 "city": "East Hazel Crest",
 "state": "Illinois",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Village Board to approve bills and begin ditch project engineering",
   "summary": "The East Hazel Crest Village Board will approve bills, begin engineering for a ditch project, and discuss an appropriations ordinance. The meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2026.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Village Board to consider storm water ditch restoration and $77,659.34 in bills",
   "summary": "The Village Board will meet to review a proposed project for regrading and restoring a storm water ditch. The board will also consider the approval of bills totaling $77,659.34.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/Agenda_7-8-26.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://easthazelcrest.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to approve $254,908.06 in village claim payments",
   "summary": "The Village Board will vote on several agenda items, including approving bills on a claim sheet for $254,908.06. It will also consider purchasing a 2027 Dodge Durango police vehicle to replace Vehicle #46. Additional items include reviewing an engagement with Lauterbach and Amen and discussing a stormwater ditch regrading and restoration program. A joint Trustee and Zoning Board meeting will be held beforehand to discuss zoning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/Agenda_6-24-26.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://easthazelcrest.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Village Board to consider $49,726.32 in bills and new business license",
   "summary": "The Village Board will review claims for payment and a business license application. The meeting includes discussions on security system upgrades and professional engagement services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/Agenda_6-10-26.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/minutes_6-10-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://easthazelcrest.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Village Board to review $274,954.86 in bills and personnel matters",
   "summary": "The Village Board will consider a salary increase and the appointment of a Deputy Clerk. The body will also review intergovernmental agreements and highway maintenance resolutions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/Agenda_5-27-26.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/minutes_5-27-26.pdf",
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  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Village Board meeting to approve minutes and review finance claim bills",
   "summary": "The East Hazel Crest Village Board will approve the minutes from the April 22, 2026 meeting. The board will also review and approve bills on a finance claim sheet dated May 13, 2026, though the dollar amount is not listed. Additional routine items include reports from village officials and an open‑to‑visitors segment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/5-13-26_Agenda_2.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://easthazelcrest.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board will approve $120,983.06 and $202,838.78 in village bills and swear in a new police officer",
   "summary": "The Village Board will consider several agenda items, including financial approvals and personnel matters. It will approve two claim sheets—one dated April 8, 2026 for $120,983.06 and another dated April 22, 2026 for $202,838.78. The Board will swear in Police Officer Michelle Dust and adopt a resolution supporting the Municipal Housing Authority. An executive session is scheduled to discuss lease negotiations and personnel issues.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/Agenda_4-22-26.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/minutes_4-22-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://easthazelcrest.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Village Board meeting to approve minutes and routine reports",
   "summary": "The East Hazel Crest Village Board will meet on April 8, 2026 at 7 p.m. The agenda lists standard items such as approval of the March 25, 2026 meeting minutes, reports from the mayor, clerk, administrator and various departments, and consideration of bills on a claim sheet dated 4/8/2026. No specific policy changes, contracts, or rezoning proposals are identified in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/Agenda_4-8-26.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://easthazelcrest.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to approve minutes and address SEI deadline on May 1, 2026",
   "summary": "The East Hazel Crest Library District Board will approve the previous meeting's minutes and review paid bills since the last meeting. They will note that the SEI is due on May 1, 2026. An executive session is scheduled, and routine correspondence will be handled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/EHC_LIBRARY_AGENDA__April_6_2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://easthazelcrest.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board will approve $217,551.19 in village bills on March 25, 2026",
   "summary": "The East Hazel Crest Village Board will consider several agenda items, including executing a settlement agreement for an assessed valuation complaint, approving the purchase of new John Deere equipment, and approving a mowing contract. The board will also approve bills on a claim sheet dated March 25, 2026, totaling $217,551.19. Additionally, the minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting will be approved.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/Agenda_3-25-26.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/Minutes_3-25-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://easthazelcrest.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-11",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Village Board to consider tax, salt contract, and bills totaling $65,106.75",
   "summary": "The East Hazel Crest Village Board will consider an ordinance for a municipal grocery retailer tax, a joint purchase contract for rock salt with CMS, and a grant agreement for the Cook County Water Affordability Relief Program. The board will also approve bills totaling $65,106.75 and consider renewing an HVAC maintenance contract.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/Agenda_3-11-26.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/Minutes_3-11-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://easthazelcrest.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-25",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Village Board approves casino‑police officer‑on‑sight agreement",
   "summary": "The East Hazel Crest Village Board will consider and approve an agreement between a casino and the Police Department to place an officer on site. The Board will also adopt a resolution naming the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau as the village’s official convention and visitors bureau. Additional items include approval of financing for accounting software, approval of bills totaling $180,812.34, and discussion of the SSMMA remodel. A reminder is given about the March 4 comprehensive plan meeting on the new zoning code.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/Agenda_2-25-26.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/Minutes_2-25-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://easthazelcrest.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-11",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board will approve $136,937.80 in claim‑sheet bills",
   "summary": "The East Hazel Crest Village Board will vote to approve bills on the claim sheet dated February 11, 2026 for a total of $136,937.80. It will also approve two business licenses for Tiesha Trice‑Smith at 17105 S. Laflin (East) and (West). The board will consider renewing the village health insurance and discuss a potential software purchase.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/Agenda_2-11-26.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/Minutes_2-11-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://easthazelcrest.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-28",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on buying an additional fire department vehicle",
   "summary": "The Village Board will consider several items, including the purchase of an additional fire department vehicle. It will also review an ordinance amending fines for municipal code violations and an ordinance approving the Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines. The Board will approve two claim sheets totaling $325,652.75 and grant a business license to Debbie Davis Realty.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/Agenda_1-28-26.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/Minutes_1-28-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://easthazelcrest.com"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-07",
   "body": "Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to extend moratorium on auto repair, towing, equipment sales licenses",
   "summary": "The Village Board will swear in Police Officer Kevin Glover and hear a presentation to the Fire Department from the American Legion. It will vote on a resolution extending the moratorium on granting business licenses for auto repair, towing, equipment sales, and motor vehicle storage. The Board will also approve a proposal to finish electrical work needed for a new sign and authorize payment of $158,125.24 for claims dated 12/24/25.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/Agenda_1-7-26.docx",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.easthazelcrest.com/vertical/sites/%7B8772811B-68C1-43F3-A806-302DEAECDDF8%7D/uploads/Minutes_1-7-26.pdf",
   "source": "https://easthazelcrest.com"
  }
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