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   "summary": "The Herrin City Council will hold its regular meeting, including public comment, approval of minutes, and reports from various departments. New business includes voting on two ordinances (amending city code and authorizing sale of personal property), approving a police vehicle purchase from the Harrison Bruce Foundation, and authorizing lease purchases for equipment and a dump truck. Resolutions for TIF fund use and IDOT maintenance agreements are also on the agenda.",
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   "summary": "The City Council will discuss the creation of a new TIF district and an amendment to a redevelopment agreement with L May Properties LLC. The meeting also includes a proposed road closure for Kick-Off HerrinFesta and a health insurance carrier approval.",
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   "headline": "Herrin Finance Committee discusses creating a new TIF district",
   "summary": "The Herrin Finance Committee will discuss the creation of a new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. No specific boundaries, project details, or dollar amounts are included in the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2026, at 5:45 PM in hybrid format.",
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   "date": "2026-04-27",
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   "headline": "Council to vote on bargaining agreement with Laborers Local 773",
   "summary": "The Herrin City Council will consider a bargaining agreement with Laborers Local 773-Clerical, appoint members to pension boards, and vote on resolutions for Herrinfesta Italiana events. Routine reports and a road closure for a fundraiser are also on the agenda.",
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   "headline": "Herrin Public Works Committee to discuss utility rates and clerical contract",
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   "headline": "Herrin Insurance Committee discusses health insurance",
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   "body": "General",
   "headline": "Herrin Insurance Committee to discuss health insurance matters",
   "summary": "The Herrin Insurance Committee will meet to consider health insurance issues presented by Jon Cavaness. No specific contracts, dollar amounts, or ordinance changes are listed.",
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   "headline": "Herrin City Council to discuss 2026-2027 budget and street improvements",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider the budget for May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027. The meeting includes several bids for street and watermain improvements and a water purchase contract with the Rend Lake Conservancy District.",
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   "date": "2026-04-13",
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   "headline": "Public Improvement Committee to discuss Mallow Financial TIF facade",
   "summary": "The Herrin Public Improvement Committee will meet to discuss one business item regarding a TIF facade for Mallow Financial.",
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   "headline": "City discusses the 2026‑2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Herrin Finance Committee will meet on April 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM via Zoom to consider the city's budget for fiscal year 2026‑2027. No additional details are provided in the agenda. The committee will review and potentially adopt the proposed budget.",
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   "summary": "The Herrin City Council meeting on March 23, 2026 includes several approvals. Council members will consider a proclamation for the Herrin High School Flag Team, a temporary street closure for the House of Hope event, payment of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for tax year 2024, and an ordinance to sell personal property (an entry ramp from a former feline facility). These items are listed under New Business and will be decided at this meeting.",
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