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 "city": "Peoria",
 "state": "IL",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/peoriail/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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  {
   "date": "2023-07-25",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Peoria City Council considers police exams, liquor licenses, and vehicle purchases",
   "summary": "The City Council will review several items including a contract for police promotional examinations and various municipal code amendments. The agenda also includes appointments to city commissions and potential vehicle acquisitions for the city.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2023/7/5003_A_City_Council_23-07-25_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5003&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-07-11",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Peoria Council considers $7 million grant for MacArthur Highway construction",
   "summary": "The City Council will review several funding requests, including a $7 million grant for MacArthur Highway work and over $1.4 million for a violence prevention program. The agenda also includes a proposed 90-day moratorium on tobacco licenses and a feasibility study for a new parking garage.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2023/7/5002_A_City_Council_23-07-11_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5002&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-06-27",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Peoria City Council considers $683,000 contract for downtown wayfinding signs",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider a contract for the Downtown Wayfinding Signs Project and a budget amendment to allocate funds for it. The agenda also includes public hearings on annexation agreements and numerous mayoral appointments to city commissions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2023/6/5001_A_City_Council_23-06-27_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5001&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-06-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Peoria City Council considers infrastructure contracts and public safety equipment",
   "summary": "The City Council will review several construction and maintenance contracts, including road work and riverfront entrances. The meeting also includes discussions on police equipment purchases and various city budget amendments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2023/6/5000_A_City_Council_23-06-13_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5000&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-05-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Peoria City Council to consider millions in new public safety grants and redevelopment",
   "summary": "The meeting includes a joint session with the Town Board regarding local government efficiency committees. The Council will also review significant grant funding for auto crime taskforces and co-responder units, alongside residential redevelopment plans.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2023/5/4999_A_City_Council_23-05-23_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4999&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-05-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council considers legal settlements and property purchases",
   "summary": "The City Council will meet for a joint session with the Town Board to review expenditures, appointments, and insurance coverages. Key items include several legal settlement requests and an ordinance for property purchase on SW Washington Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2023/5/4998_A_City_Council_23-05-09_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4998&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-05-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Peoria City Council transitions to newly elected members",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a special meeting to swear in four new at-large council members. The session includes the adjournment of the outgoing council and the convening of the new council.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2023/5/5031_A_City_Council_23-05-02_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5031&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-04-25",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Peoria City Council considers infrastructure, zoning, and public safety items",
   "summary": "The City Council will review several requests including a local state of emergency declaration and various land use ordinances. Discussion includes street transfers, rezoning for industrial and residential uses, and funding for signal upgrades.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2023/4/4997_A_City_Council_23-04-25_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4997&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-04-11",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council and Town Board meet to discuss budgets, road projects, and city contracts",
   "summary": "The City Council and Town Board will conduct a joint meeting including a public hearing on the Town Budget and Appropriation Ordinance. The agenda includes several contract approvals for infrastructure, professional services, and community donations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2023/4/4996_A_City_Council_23-04-11_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4996&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
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  {
   "date": "2023-03-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Peoria City Council considers park funds, street vendor fees, and local ordinances",
   "summary": "The City Council will review several items including a request to allocate $875,000.00 for park rehabilitations and proposed fee changes for mobile food and street vendors. The agenda also includes requests for various professional service agreements, intergovernmental agreements, and special use ordinances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2023/3/4995_A_City_Council_23-03-28_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4995&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-03-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider local state of emergency and cannabis business regulations",
   "summary": "The City Council is meeting for a special session to address several municipal matters. The agenda includes a request to declare a local state of emergency and an ordinance amendment regarding cannabis business operations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2023/3/5030_A_City_Council_23-03-21_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=5030&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-03-14",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Peoria City Council considers $20.5 million in bonds for capital improvements",
   "summary": "The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts, including roadwork on Gale Avenue and landscaping projects. The agenda also includes a request to issue up to $20.5 million in bonds for city capital improvements and a special use permit for a solar facility.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2023/3/4994_A_City_Council_23-03-14_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4994&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-02-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council discusses annexation, infrastructure contracts, and housing grants",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider an annexation agreement for property in Peoria County and several contract approvals. Discussion items include funding for the Peoria Civic Center and reports on affordable housing quality.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2023/2/4987_A_City_Council_23-02-28_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4987&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-02-14",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Peoria Council to consider new Medina Plains-Allen Road Business Park TIF district",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider ordinances for the Medina Plains-Allen Road Business Park TIF district and a redevelopment agreement with Fulton Hotel Development, LLC. The agenda also includes requests to approve traffic calming contracts and new garbage carts. A public hearing regarding a future annexation is scheduled for February 28.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2023/2/4986_A_City_Council_23-02-14_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4986&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-01-10",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Proposed adult-use cannabis dispensary at Crossroads Center Shopping Center",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a new TIF district and the annexation of 9601 N. Allen Road. The agenda also includes requests for various zoning changes and a $140,000 workers compensation settlement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2023/1/4984_A_City_Council_23-01-10_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4984&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-12-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Peoria City Council considers $2 million grant for Phoenix Manor",
   "summary": "The Peoria City Council and Town Board are reviewing several requests including a $2,045,017 HOME-ARP grant for Phoenix Manor. The agenda also includes property annexations, street lighting contracts, and school demolition projects. Public hearings are scheduled regarding the annexation of West Altorfer Drive and North Allen Road.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2022/12/4946_A_City_Council_22-12-13_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4946&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-11-22",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Peoria City Council to reconsider and approve the 2023 revised budget",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider multiple master services agreements for professional engineering services through 2025. The agenda also includes a request to reconsider and approve the 2023 revised budget. Additionally, the council will discuss a bridge loan request for the Peoria Civic Center.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2022/11/4945_A_City_Council_22-11-22_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4945&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-11-15",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Peoria City Council meets to discuss the 2023 revised annual budget",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider requests to adopt the 22023 Revised Annual Budget and amend stormwater utility ordinances. The agenda also includes a request to raise parking rates at city-owned facilities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2022/11/4973_A_City_Council_22-11-15_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4973&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-11-08",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing for the 2023 Revised Annual Budget and property annexations",
   "summary": "The Peoria City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the 2023 Revised Annual Budget. The agenda also includes discussions on feedback from cannabis public meetings and several property annexations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2022/11/4944_A_City_Council_22-11-08_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4944&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-10-25",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Peoria City Council considers $3.4 million police equipment contract",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2023 Revised Annual Budget. The agenda also includes requests to accept several grants and reviews of zoning applications for a cannabis dispensary and short-term rentals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2022/10/4943_A_City_Council_22-10-25_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4943&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-10-11",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Peoria City Council considers $700,000 for violence prevention program",
   "summary": "The council is reviewing several funding requests, including $700,000 for a violence prevention program and a $600,000 grant for the construction of Madison III. The agenda also includes property purchases for the Southern Gateway Corridor Improvement Project and changes to mobile food vehicle regulations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2022/10/4942_A_City_Council_22-10-11_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4942&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-10-11",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council holds policy session regarding cannabis dispensaries",
   "summary": "The Peoria City Council is holding a special policy session concerning cannabis dispensaries. This follows a request from the City Manager and Deputy Corporation Counsel regarding the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2022/10/4978_A_City_Council_22-10-11_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4978&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-09-27",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Peoria City Council considers $1.39 million culvert project and cannabis dispensary permit",
   "summary": "The Peoria City Council is reviewing several requests for infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. Items include a large-scale culvert replacement on Merle Lane and a permit for an adult-use cannabis dispensary. The council will also consider police equipment purchases and various zoning changes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2022/9/4941_A_City_Council_22-09-27_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4941&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-09-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Peoria City Council considers redevelopment and zoning code updates",
   "summary": "The Peoria City Council will consider a redevelopment agreement for 2301 W. Clark Street and amendments to data center regulations. The agenda includes reviewing workers' compensation settlements and a $100,000 contribution for a federal rail program. Officials will also discuss the 2022 Utility Assistance Program guidelines.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2022/9/4940_A_City_Council_22-09-13_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4940&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
  },
  {
   "date": "2022-08-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Peoria City Council considers $1.5 million for downtown public improvements",
   "summary": "The council will consider a budget amendment to reimburse OSF Healthcare up to $1,500,000 for public improvements at Fulton, Adams, and Washington Streets. Other items include first readings for ordinances regarding cannabis businesses and data centers. The agenda also includes several agreements related to traffic control and TIF district establishment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/peoriail/meetings/2022/8/4939_A_City_Council_22-08-23_Agenda_and_Notice.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://peoriail.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=4939&GID=348&G=16C5CFF0-2AB1-4E63-89C7-5B6F664D0076"
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