{
 "city": "McLean County",
 "state": "Illinois",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mcleancountyil.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "HD - 377 Board Agendas with Attachments",
   "headline": "377 Board considers RFP for $855,612 in I/DD program funding",
   "summary": "The McLean County Board for the Care and Treatment of Persons with a Developmental Disability is meeting to discuss funding opportunities and board leadership. The body will consider releasing a request for proposals for 2027 programs and a budget revision for The Baby Fold Community Schools Program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-1247",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "HD - 377 Board Agenda and Minutes",
   "headline": "377 Board to vote on CY27 I/DD programs funding RFP",
   "summary": "The Board for the Care and Treatment of Persons with a Developmental Disability will consider releasing a request for proposals for 2027 program funding. The board will also vote on a budget revision for The Baby Fold Community Schools Program and elect a Board President and Secretary.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-1241",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Health Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1242",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Stand Up Meetings",
   "headline": "County considers billing Money Creek Township for assessment services",
   "summary": "The McLean County Board committees will meet to discuss assessment services for Money Creek Township, which currently lacks an assessor. The Executive Committee will also review appointments to local districts and a contract amendment for Carahsoft Technology Corporation/Boomi.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1235",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1240",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "County Board",
   "headline": "McLean County Board to consider emergency budget amendments for Tort Judgement Fund",
   "summary": "The County Board will review emergency appropriation ordinances for the Tort Judgement Fund regarding risk management and jail medical services. The meeting includes votes on several infrastructure contracts, subdivision plats, and numerous board appointments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1234",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Executive Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1245",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Executive Committee",
   "headline": "County approves $20,194 Veoci software renewal and $92,212 backup contract",
   "summary": "The Executive Committee will vote on several contracts, including renewal of the Veoci emergency operations software and a backup solution purchase through Carahsoft. It will also consider emergency appropriation ordinances for the Tort Judgment Fund, multiple grant agreements from the Justice Committee, and land‑use actions such as a bridge engineering services agreement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-1233",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)",
   "headline": "ETSB Bylaws Committee to discuss three articles",
   "summary": "The Emergency Telephone System Board Bylaws Committee meets to consider proposed updates to Article I (Definitions), Article II (Meeting/Office Location), and Article III (Purpose and Powers) of the board's bylaws. No action items are listed for old business, and no minutes are available for approval. The next meeting date is to be determined.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-1232",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Justice Committee",
   "headline": "Justice Committee to review special public defender contracts and grants",
   "summary": "The Justice Committee will consider several contracts for special public defenders to handle felony conflict cases. The body will also review grant agreements for the Children’s Advocacy Center and the State’s Attorney's office, as well as a research agreement with Illinois State University.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1226",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes",
   "headline": "Board to vote on emergency budget amendment for communicable disease control",
   "summary": "The McLean County Board of Health will hold a regular meeting on July 8, 2026. Action items include an emergency resolution amending the FY26 budget for communicable disease control, approval of a contract with PJ Hoerr for the east clinic remodel, and authorization to release an RFP for CY27 behavioral health services. The administrator will present a 2027 budget preview. A closed session is scheduled for the health department administrator's annual review.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1229",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on emergency budget amendments and health department FTE increase",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee will consider recommending approval of an amendment to the Health Department's full-time equivalent positions to increase a WIC Nutritionist's hours, along with two emergency appropriation ordinances for the Tort Judgement Fund. Other action items include acceptance of the 2025 Popular Annual Financial Report and audit, approval of a conference room rental with Central Illinois Regional Airport, election judge candidate list, salary adjustments, and an intergovernmental agreement for temporary financial assistance. The committee may also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1228",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments",
   "headline": "Board approves contract for east clinic remodel project",
   "summary": "The McLean County Board of Health will consider several action items, including appointing a board secretary and approving an amendment to the statement of work with Meridian Health Plan for HealthWorks Medical Case Management. The board will also authorize a 2027 grant for the Lifestyle Coach Assistance Program, adopt an emergency resolution amending the FY26 appropriation for the Communicable Disease Control fund, and approve a contract with PJ Hoerr for an east clinic remodel project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1230",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Public Building Commission",
   "headline": "Commission discusses revenue bonds for BNWRD project",
   "summary": "The Public Building Commission will meet to discuss funding for a Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District project via revenue bonds. The board will also review the Animal Services Facility project and elevator modernization in the Law & Justice Center and Old County Courthouse.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1231",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Board to decide on two setback variances for garage and fence",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and make final decisions on two variance requests. One seeks a reduced side setback for a detached garage; the other seeks a reduced front setback for a privacy fence. Both properties are in the A-Agriculture District.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1220",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Property Committee",
   "headline": "Property Committee to vote on $154K detention center water heater",
   "summary": "The Property Committee will consider several action items, including a $154,463.98 contract with PIPCO LLC for water heater replacement at the McLean County Detention Center, approval of a water manifold replacement at the Museum of History, and an emergency procurement at the Juvenile Detention Center. Also up for action are an amendment to the EECBG Grant and a contract for Energy Brokerage and Consulting Services. Informational reports from Parks and Recreation and Facilities Management will also be presented.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1227",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Land Use & Transportation Committee",
   "headline": "County approves $149,840 engineering services for Capodice Bridge replacement",
   "summary": "The Land Use and Transportation Committee will vote on several actions, including a $149,840 engineering services agreement for the Capodice Bridge on Bloomington Road. It will also consider a resolution to purchase a Ford Explorer SUV for $45,991 and an ordinance to alter the speed zone on Washington St. The committee will hear subdivision waiver requests and a zoning text amendment related to energy storage and solar facilities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1225",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Executive Committee",
   "headline": "Executive Committee to consider Board of Health appointment",
   "summary": "The Executive Committee will meet to consider the appointment of a member to the Board of Health. The Finance Committee will also meet to review a raffle license request.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1244",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "County Board",
   "headline": "McLean County Board to consider data center zoning and emergency appropriations",
   "summary": "The County Board will discuss a zoning text amendment for data center use standards and several emergency appropriation ordinances for the Health Department, Sheriff's Department, and Circuit Court. The body is also reviewing multiple contract amendments for technology systems and social service providers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1217",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112026-1217",
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Liquor Control Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to vote on allowing county board members to hold liquor licenses",
   "summary": "The Liquor Control Commission will consider an ordinance amendment to allow county board members to hold liquor licenses, aligning county code with state law. They will also vote on renewal of 12 annual liquor licenses for the 2026-2027 year. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1219",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1239",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Stand Up Meetings",
   "headline": "McLean County Board committees to consider liquor license code amendment",
   "summary": "The Finance and Executive Committees will meet to review a raffle license request and a board appointment. The Executive Committee will also consider an ordinance to align the county's liquor license eligibility rules with the state Liquor Control Act of 1934.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1218",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Sheriff's Merit Commission",
   "headline": "Commission seeks approval to purchase shirts for members to wear at meetings",
   "summary": "The Merit Commission will consider authorizing the purchase of shirts for commissioners to wear during meetings. It will also review the May budget performance report and discuss upcoming interview schedules. The agenda includes routine approvals of the meeting agenda and minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1215",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Executive Committee",
   "headline": "Committee approves appointments and IT contract amendments",
   "summary": "The McLean County Executive Committee will consider appointments to health and fire boards, approve contract amendments for court management and ERP systems, and authorize emergency appropriations for various departments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1216",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-1216",
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "body": "METCOM Operations Board",
   "headline": "METCOM board to approve alternate rep, review 911 call stats and CAD update",
   "summary": "The METCOM Operations Board will vote on appointing Jason Williamson as the alternate representative for the Rural Municipal Police Dept. They will also review expenditures for April and May 2026, receive updates on 911 call answering stats, 9-8-8 call transfers, staffing, and the CAD system, and discuss a formal response from ProPhoenix.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06052026-1213",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "body": "Board of Review",
   "headline": "Board of Review to approve updated rules and complaint form",
   "summary": "The McLean County Board of Review will meet June 5, 2026 to consider approving the 2026 Rules of the Board of Review and a complaint form. The proposed rules outline filing deadlines, evidence requirements, and hearing procedures for property assessment appeals. The meeting includes public comment periods for both agenda and non-agenda items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06052026-1214",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "HD - 377 Board Agendas with Attachments",
   "headline": "Board approves $11,152 contract for Easterseals Sensory‑Friendly Haircut Clinic",
   "summary": "The McLean County Board for Care and Treatment of Persons with a Developmental Disability will approve May 14, 2026 board minutes and service agreements to fund IDD programs for 2026, including an $11,152 contract with Easterseals Central Illinois for a sensory‑friendly haircut clinic and a Lifelong Access assessment lab. The board will also discuss the Calendar Year 2027 IDD funding framework and review its strategic plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-1212",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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