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 "city": "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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   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting",
   "headline": "Village to discuss firefighter ordinance and approve landscaping contracts",
   "summary": "The Village of Hazel Crest will discuss an amendment to the Firefighter/EMS Hire Ordinance and approve independent contract agreements with Baco Landscaping and KNM Ventures Inc. for grass cutting services.",
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   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting",
   "headline": "Village will discuss amending the Firefighter/EMS Hire Ordinance (19‑2006)",
   "summary": "The Hazel Crest Village Board will review a proposed amendment to the Firefighter/EMS Hire Ordinance (19‑2006). It will also consider a resolution supporting the Municipal Housing Authority (20‑2026). Two resolutions will approve independent contracts for grass cutting with Baco Landscaping and Tree Services and with KNM Ventures Inc., each covering June 2 through November 1, 2026.",
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   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting",
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   "summary": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-29",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting",
   "headline": "Village discusses partnership with Northwestern University and multiple community agreements",
   "summary": "The Hazel Crest Village Board will review a proposed partnership with Northwestern University for weather, air, and water measurements. It will also consider amendments to a down‑payment assistance grant MOU, license agreements for the Family Center with Third Dimension Performance Group and the Illinois Black History Museum, an RFP for village‑owned land at 175th Street & Dixie Highway, and a resolution supporting the Illinois America250 commemoration.",
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   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting",
   "headline": "Village to correct tax incentive resolution and discuss 2026 insurance rates",
   "summary": "The Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting will address a scrivener's error in a tax incentive resolution for Mi-Jack Products, review 2026 employee benefit insurance rates, and consider a tax anticipation warrant. The agenda also includes discussions on a water utility moratorium, a repealed ordinance, and an intergovernmental agreement for environmental health services.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting",
   "headline": "T-Mobile cell tower ground lease at 2903 W. 175th reinstated and amended",
   "summary": "The Village Board will discuss a reinstatement and first amendment to the communications facility ground lease for the T‑Mobile cell tower located at 2903 W. 175th. Other items include a Class 8 incentive request for a proposed eatery at the former Wendy’s site, a service‑level agreement with Brycer Advisory Group, L.P., and a proposed ordinance adding Article X \"Public Nuisances\" to the municipal code. The meeting also covers a market feasibility study for Calumet Country Club and a request for proposals for landscaping services.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting",
   "headline": "Village approves appropriation for 171st St. improvements from California Ave to Western Ave",
   "summary": "The Village Board will vote on a resolution to appropriate funds for improvements on 171st Street between California Avenue and Western Avenue. Other items include a study on water service affordability, a recommendation to move the village’s bank accounts to First American Bank, and a resolution to sell the village-owned property at 3700 W. 183rd Street. Several engineering agreements for the Lead Service Line Replacement project and a correction to the municipal grocery tax ordinance are also on the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting",
   "headline": "Village discusses $693,948 public works equipment financing",
   "summary": "The Village of Hazel Crest will discuss several administrative items, including an intergovernmental agreement for an emergency communications system and a CDBG capital improvement project. The body will also review a request for the purchase of village-owned property for a convenience store and gas station.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting",
   "headline": "Village considers special‑use request for Blow’n Smoke Mini Mart at 18236 Kedzie",
   "summary": "The Village Board will review a special‑use application to the Hazel Crest Zoning Ordinance for the Blow’n Smoke Mini Mart at 18236 Kedzie. It will discuss the village’s economic incentive practices and policies. An economic incentive request and community benefit agreement for a proposed development at 3951 W 183rd St will be considered. Additional items include contracts for janitorial services and landscaping for spring‑fall 2026, and a letter of agreement with Brycer Advisory Group.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-15",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting",
   "headline": "Village of Hazel Crest to discuss grass-cutting RFP and fleet management",
   "summary": "The Village Board will review accounts payable and discuss several operational items. Key agenda topics include a grass-cutting RFP and a fleet management discussion regarding Fleetio.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-15",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board will approve $261,464.30 accounts payable and a property tax classification agreement",
   "summary": "The Village Board will consider any requests for remote participation and hear routine reports from the Mayor, Trustees, and Village Manager. The main action is the consent agenda, which includes approving the April 28, 2026 regular and administrative meeting minutes, an accounts payable item of $261,464.30, and a property tax assessment classification and community benefits agreement for 3921 W. 183rd (Cook County Class 8 Real Estate). No other items are scheduled for separate discussion.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting",
   "headline": "Village Board to adopt FY 2026‑27 budget and consider key projects",
   "summary": "The Village of Hazel Crest will adopt an ordinance adopting the annual budget for fiscal year May 1 2026 through April 30 2027. The board will discuss the Horizon Town Home Redevelopment Project and a second amendment to the South Suburban Land Bank abandonment IGA. A property tax assessment classification change and community benefits agreement for 3951 W. 183rd St. will be reviewed. PayCom related resolutions will also be considered.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to adopt Hazel Crest FY 2026‑27 budget",
   "summary": "The Village Board will consider the consent agenda, which includes approving the April 28, 2026 accounts payable item for $329,769.69 and adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2026 and ending April 30, 2027. Additional consent items cover a software purchase agreement with BS&A Software, a service agreement for the President’s Summer Youth Bridge Program, and an ordinance amendment to Section 19‑176 on qualified violations for impoundment. The meeting also includes public participation, an open‑public segment, and a closed executive session on personnel and litigation matters.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Village considers $4.36 million lead service line replacement contract",
   "summary": "The Village Board of Trustees will meet to consider several consent agenda items, including a major infrastructure contract and municipal code updates. The board will also review a grant amendment and approve accounts payable.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting",
   "headline": "Village will discuss the FY 27 budget",
   "summary": "The Hazel Crest Village Board will review accounts payable and consider several items, including a new CivicPlus NextRequest records portal, a youth bridge program, and updates to the LexisNexis eCrash system. The board will consider an amendment to the towing ordinance, a revised landscaping services RFP, and a community benefit policy. Resolutions supporting the Municipal Housing Authority, approving a settlement distribution from the Edelweiss Fund lawsuit, and addressing lead service line replacement bids will also be presented. The meeting concludes with a discussion of the FY 27 budget.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-31",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting",
   "headline": "Village considers property sale at 3700 W. 183rd and arts center budgets",
   "summary": "The Hazel Crest Village Board will discuss a purchase‑sale agreement for the property at 3700 W. 183rd St. It will also review the budget for the Creative Arts Center construction and the proposal for Phase 2 of the “Art in the Woods” project. Additional items include a transition to Paycom payroll software, an amendment to the Cook County Place‑Making Grant MOU, and a surplus‑property ordinance.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-27",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to approve $215,282.40 accounts payable and other routine items",
   "summary": "The Hazel Crest Village Board will vote on routine consent agenda items, including approval of meeting minutes and an accounts payable invoice for $215,282.40. Board members may also consider a motion to enter a closed session to discuss personnel and real‑property matters. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-27",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to approve consent agenda and 171st Street appropriation",
   "summary": "The Village Board will consider a consent agenda that includes administrative minutes, accounts payable, and several agreements. The board will also vote on a resolution to authorize funds for the 171st Street improvement project.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-27",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Village of Hazel Crest considers new public nuisance ordinance and grant application",
   "summary": "The Village Board of Trustees will meet to review a consent agenda including a new public nuisance ordinance and a 2026 Community Development Block Grant application. The board will also consider several service contracts and fleet procurement authorizations.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-27",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Village approves purchase of 3700 W 183rd St property from Southland Communications Center",
   "summary": "The Hazel Crest Village Board will vote on a consent agenda that bundles several routine items into a single motion. Key items include a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property at 3700 West 183rd Street with Southland Communications Center, an accounts payable of $665,739.74, a Surplus Property Ordinance, a Fleet Procurement Authorization, and approval of a landscaping and tree‑removal contract. The board will also receive reports from the mayor, trustees, and various departments before entering an executive session for personnel and legal matters.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-27",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Village Board to approve 2025-2026 tax levy ordinance",
   "summary": "The Hazel Crest Village Board will consider several pending items, including approval of meeting minutes, payment of outstanding invoices, and multiple contracts. Key decisions include a tax levy ordinance for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, a collective bargaining agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, and license agreements for the Family Center property. The board will also vote on a community‑public relations services agreement with High Society Management.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-27",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Village Board to consider $1.7 million in payments and Family Center license agreements",
   "summary": "The Village Board will review accounts payable totaling over $1.7 million and consider license agreements for the Family Center. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of two police department promotions and amendments to housing and arts grant agreements.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-27",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to approve $749,870.96 in accounts payable",
   "summary": "The Hazel Crest Village Board will vote on several motions, including approval of Accounts Payable No. 26-07 for $749,870.96. It will also consider procurement of vehicles through the Enterprise Fleet Management Program and multiple memoranda of understanding for energy equity grants, community solar feasibility, and lobbying services. Additional items include approval of the National Fitness Center equipment installation proposal.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-27",
   "body": "Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Village Board to consider $1.28 million in accounts payable",
   "summary": "The Village of Hazel Crest Board of Trustees will meet to review administrative reports and a consent agenda. The board is considering several financial and legislative items, including a tax ordinance correction and vehicle procurement.",
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