{
 "city": "Olney",
 "state": "Illinois",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-ci.olney.il.us/",
 "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": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider East Street Bridge budget amendment and liquor license request",
   "summary": "The Olney City Council will review items on the consent agenda, including approval of June 8 meeting minutes and payment of accounts payable. Council members will consider several ordinances and resolutions, such as a Class A liquor license request for Speakeasy Arcade LLC and a proposed amendment to the municipal code’s license restriction section. A resolution will amend the 2026‑2027 MFT budget to fund the East Street Bridge project. In closed session, the council will vote on authorizing the destruction of audio recordings, releasing minutes, and holding a public hearing on a proposed real‑estate exchange.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/062226...pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/departments/city_clerk/minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider rezoning 12 parcels to Commercial District (C-2)",
   "summary": "The Olney City Council will review and vote on items removed from the consent agenda, including several payment requests for infrastructure projects. Council members will consider a rezoning ordinance that changes twelve parcels from single‑family residential to Commercial (C-2). Additional agenda items include façade improvement grant requests and budget amendments for parks and street projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/060826.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/departments/city_clerk/minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and ordinance amendments",
   "summary": "The Olney City Council meeting on May 26, 2026 will address a consent agenda, multiple ordinance and resolution items, and reports from officials. Items include accepting quotes and waiving formal bidding for radios, a skid steer, a trailer, a water plant communication system, and repair of the Doenges Lift Station, as well as amendments to business license, health and safety, zoning, and other code sections. The council will also consider a budget amendment for the 2026‑2027 band roof repair and authorize donation of a city‑owned squirrel costume. The meeting will conclude with reports, a closed‑session approval of minutes, and adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/052626.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/departments/city_clerk/minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Olney City Council to consider infrastructure payments and city property changes",
   "summary": "The City Council will review payment requests for waterline and bridge projects and consider several ordinances regarding city property and zoning. The body will also discuss budget amendments for the water plant and the purchase of new vehicles for police and fire departments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/051126.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/departments/city_clerk/minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget and funds for capital expenditures. The body will also review a proposal to acquire property at 1440 N. Silver Street and a revised Façade Grant Program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/042726.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/departments/city_clerk/minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Resolution to accept bids for Main Street resurfacing project",
   "summary": "The Olney City Council will review and vote on a series of consent agenda items, including minutes and payments, and will consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions include a request for a Class S liquor license for Whittletown Holdings Hovey’s LLC, a grant support resolution, and multiple resolutions to accept bids for construction and infrastructure projects. The council will also discuss financing for upcoming projects in a closed‑session follow‑up.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/041326.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/departments/city_clerk/minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Olney City Council to discuss cannabis dispensary prohibition",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider a proposal to prohibit cannabis dispensaries within the city. The body is also reviewing 2026/2027 budget discussions and various department budget amendments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/032326.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/departments/city_clerk/minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Olney City Council to discuss 2026/2027 budget and new substance prohibitions",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider ordinances regarding controlled substance prohibitions and the sale of 35 police department bicycles. Members will discuss a bathroom project at Musgrove Park and budget funds for water, sewer, and tourism. The meeting includes a request to waive bidding for a 2024 pickup truck.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/030926.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/departments/city_clerk/minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council will consider soliciting bids for Main Street resurfacing.",
   "summary": "The Olney City Council meeting will address several agenda items, including routine approvals of minutes and payments. Council members will vote on a lease with Richland County Farm & Fair Association and an intergovernmental agreement for radio tower use. They will also discuss amending the city’s liquor control ordinance and authorizing bids for the Main Street resurfacing project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/022326.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/departments/city_clerk/minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider rezoning of 701 N. Silver Street to commercial district",
   "summary": "The Olney City Council meeting on Feb 9, 2026 will consider a possible ordinance to rezone 701 N. Silver Street from a single‑family residential district (R‑2) to a commercial district (C‑2). The council will also discuss an intergovernmental request to use the city’s police radio tower and will vote on a resolution to accept a letter of intent from the Illinois Department of Transportation for improvements to FAP 116 (IL 130). Standard consent agenda items such as approval of previous meeting minutes and payment of accounts payable will be presented, and a closed‑session portion will address real‑property and personnel matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/020926.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/departments/city_clerk/minutes.php"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council will vote to transfer tourism and Christmas Light funds to general fund",
   "summary": "The Olney City Council will consider items on the consent agenda, including approval of minutes and payment of accounts payable. Council members will discuss code violations at 701 N. Silver Street, amend Title 13 of the municipal code, and review the JEDS budget. They will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, such as transferring money from the Tourism and Christmas Light Display funds to the General Corporate Fund, authorizing the sale of park department riding mowers, accepting a boiler repair quote without competitive bidding, establishing a purchase request requirement, and setting a wage for non‑bargaining employees.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/012626.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.ci.olney.il.us/departments/city_clerk/minutes.php"
  }
 ]
}