{
 "city": "Shawneetown",
 "state": "IL",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mi-il-shawneetown/",
 "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": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider a new Fire Department ordinance",
   "summary": "The Shawneetown City Council will meet on May 11, 2026 at City Hall. The council will adopt the agenda, approve minutes, receive department reports, and consider several new business items. Among the new items are a Fire Department ordinance, proposals for Coal Days, concessions purchases, and improvements to the baseball field. A closed session will address employee and legal counsel matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofshawneetown.com/documents/603/May_11__2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofshawneetown.com/documents/603/May_11__2026_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofshawneetown.com/2026-agendas"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Shawneetown council to discuss water rates, vehicle ordinances, and fuel projects",
   "summary": "The Shawneetown City Council will convene to approve minutes, bills, and department reports. The meeting includes public commentary and closed session for employee matters. The council will discuss a Saline Valley water rate increase, unlicensed vehicles, and motor fuel projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofshawneetown.com/documents/603/April_13__2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofshawneetown.com/documents/603/Shawneetown_City_Council_Minutes_April_13__2026.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofshawneetown.com/2026-agendas"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Shawneetown City Council to discuss 2026-27 budgets and grants",
   "summary": "The City Council will review department reports and approve bills. Discussion items include potential grants and TIF program budgets for 2026-27, as well as water and sewer rate comparisons.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofshawneetown.com/documents/603/March_9__2026_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://cityofshawneetown.com/documents/603/March_9__2026_Shawneetown_City_Council_Minutes.docx.pdf",
   "source": "https://cityofshawneetown.com/2026-agendas"
  }
 ]
}