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 "city": "Elwood",
 "state": "Illinois",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/villageofelwood.com/",
 "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",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will consider a potential Veterans Memorial project",
   "summary": "The Elwood Parks & Recreation Committee will approve the minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting. It will discuss a potential Veterans Memorial project and review upcoming events such as the Glow Ride and Halloween celebration. Ongoing community programs, including the Farmers Market and O’Connor Park, will also be reviewed. The meeting will include a public comments period and set the next meeting date.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Elwood Community Days Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will plan layout, parade, food trucks, and other event details",
   "summary": "The Elwood Community Days Committee will consider the agenda items for the upcoming community celebration, including layout, parade, food trucks, liquor, bands, fireworks, games, wrist band sales, and sponsorships. The meeting will also include approval of the May 20, 2026 minutes. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-885",
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   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Village Board",
   "headline": "Village Board to consider police scale purchase and adopt updated plan",
   "summary": "The Board will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including presentation of the June 3, 2026 meeting minutes and paid and unpaid invoice reports for May‑June 2026. Trustees will review the May 2026 financial report and consider an ordinance to adopt the Updated Village of Elwood Comprehensive Plan. The Police Department will request authorization to purchase a new permanent scale. Closed session will address personnel matters, collective bargaining, real‑estate transactions, property pricing, and potential litigation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-884",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission will consider adopting the Updated Village of Elwood Comprehensive Plan",
   "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed Updated Village of Elwood Comprehensive Plan and may recommend its adoption to the Village Board. A second public hearing will address Keigher Farms, LLC’s request to rezone about 93 acres from A‑1 Agricultural to I‑2 Light Industrial north of W. Manhattan Road and east of S. Brandon Road. The commission will also consider a motion to approve its February 24, 2026 meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-883",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee reviews unpaid invoice report and April financial report",
   "summary": "The Elwood Finance Committee will review and make recommendations on the unpaid invoice report dated July 1, 2026. It will also review the paid invoice report covering May 22‑June 22, 2026, and the April 2026 financial report. Minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting will be presented for approval.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-882",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Elwood Community Days Committee",
   "headline": "Elwood Community Days Committee to plan event logistics",
   "summary": "The committee is meeting to discuss the organization of Community Days. Members will review various operational components including the parade, entertainment, and vendor coordination.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-881",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Village Board",
   "headline": "Village Board to consider water tower needs and library real estate contract",
   "summary": "The Village Board will review a water tower needs assessment and proposed location. Members are considering a real estate contract with the Manhattan Elwood Public Library District and an insurance renewal plan. The board will also discuss a public safety vehicle purchase and a fire and life safety consulting agreement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-880",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-880",
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will discuss upcoming park events and potential projects",
   "summary": "The Parks & Recreation Committee will review reports on the Glow Ride, the RCC recap, and the Farmers Market. It will consider rescheduling the July 22 meeting and plan events for the year. The committee will also discuss potential future projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-877",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Elwood Finance Committee to review unpaid and paid invoice reports",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee will review and make recommendations on unpaid invoices and paid invoice reports. The body will also review the monthly financial report for April 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-879",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-879",
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Elwood Community Days Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will plan details for Elwood Community Days event",
   "summary": "The Elwood Community Days Committee will discuss and decide on multiple aspects of the upcoming Community Days celebration, including the event layout, parade, food trucks, liquor service, bands, fireworks, games and exhibits, wrist‑band ticket sales, and sponsorships. The meeting will also consider approval of the April 15, 2026 minutes. No other business is listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-878",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Village Board",
   "headline": "Board will consider approving the Village’s Teamsters collective bargaining agreement.",
   "summary": "The Elwood Village Board will meet on May 6, 2026 to conduct its regular business. Items include consideration of a resolution to approve the collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 179. The board will also consider the IDOT Baxter & Woodman design engineering agreement for the 2026 road improvement program and reappointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Additional routine items on the consent agenda involve approval of meeting minutes, payment reports, and a closed session will address employee matters, real‑estate transactions, and potential litigation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-876",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062026-876",
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-874",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee meeting cancelled; agenda items not acted on",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for April 28, 2026 in Elwood was cancelled. The agenda had included a presentation of the February 24, 2026 minutes. It also listed reviews of unpaid and paid invoice reports and a March 2026 financial report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-875",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Red Carpet Corridor Committee",
   "headline": "Red Carpet Corridor Committee to discuss event scheduling and promotions",
   "summary": "The committee will meet to discuss the schedule of events, promotions, and giveaway distribution for the Red Carpet Corridor. The agenda also includes a presentation and a review of volunteer needs.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-873",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Elwood Community Days Committee",
   "headline": "Elwood Community Days Committee to plan event logistics",
   "summary": "The committee is meeting to discuss the organization of Community Days. The agenda focuses on planning various event components including entertainment, vendors, and sales.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-871",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04152026-871",
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-01",
   "body": "Village Board",
   "headline": "Village Board to consider annual budget for May 2026 through April 2027",
   "summary": "The Village Board will consider an ordinance for the annual budget and rules for the Parks and Recreation Committee. The board is also reviewing regulations for golf carts and utility task vehicles on village streets. Personnel decisions for the Police Department are scheduled for approval.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04012026-870",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04012026-870",
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-30",
   "body": "Elwood Community Days Committee",
   "headline": "Elwood Community Days Committee to discuss updates and survey results",
   "summary": "The Community Days Committee will meet to review committee updates and areas of responsibility. The body is also scheduled to discuss survey results.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03302026-866",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03302026-866",
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03242026-867",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee will review unpaid and paid invoice reports and February finances",
   "summary": "The Elwood Finance Committee will review the minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting, examine an unpaid invoice report dated April 1, 2026, examine paid invoice reports covering February 24–March 3 and March 5–March 23, 2026, and discuss the February 2026 financial report. Recommendations may be made based on these reviews.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03242026-868",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation Committee",
   "headline": "Parks & Recreation Committee to review Route 66 event and Elwood Days",
   "summary": "The committee will discuss upcoming events and programs, including the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Event and Elwood Days. Members will also review the Rules of Governance for the committee.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03182026-865",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03182026-865",
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "body": "Village Board",
   "headline": "Village Board holds budget public hearing for FY 2026‑2027",
   "summary": "The Elwood Village Board will conduct a public hearing on the proposed budget covering May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027, with staff presentation and public comments. Routine consent agenda items include paid invoice reports of $27,167.94 (Jan 27‑Feb 4, 2026) and $41,343.21 (Feb 6‑Feb 23, 2026) and an unpaid invoice report of $161,996.96. The board will consider a resolution appointing Marc Reid as Chief of Police, the first reading of an ordinance approving the annual budget, and a special‑use ordinance for a telecommunications tower west of 21301 W Mississippi Avenue. Reports from village officials and closed‑session matters are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03042026-864",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03042026-864",
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Public hearing on special use permit for 178‑ft telecom tower at Maple Hill Cemetery",
   "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a special use permit for constructing a 178‑ft telecommunications tower, facility improvements, security fencing, access drive, and landscaping on property owned by the Elwood Maple Hill Cemetery at W. Mississippi Avenue. After the hearing, the commission will recommend conditional approval or denial of the permit and an ordinance granting the special use. The agenda also includes a motion to approve the Commission’s report to the Village Board and consideration of the January 27, 2026 meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242026-862",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02242026-862",
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee reviews unpaid and paid invoice reports and January financials",
   "summary": "The Elwood Finance Committee will review the minutes from the 1/27/2026 meeting. It will examine an unpaid invoice report dated 3/4/2026 and a paid invoice report covering 1/27‑2/04/2026 and 2/06‑2/23/2026, and make recommendations. The committee will also review the January 2026 monthly financial report and consider recommendations. Public comments are scheduled before adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242026-861",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02242026-861",
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Red Carpet Corridor Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will discuss upcoming events and programs for the Red Carpet Corridor",
   "summary": "The Red Carpet Corridor Committee will hold its regular meeting to receive reports and discuss upcoming events, promotions, giveaways, and volunteer opportunities related to the corridor. The agenda includes a presentation, a schedule of events, and other business items. No specific actions or votes are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242026-863",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02242026-863",
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-04",
   "body": "Village Board",
   "headline": "Village Board considers appointment of Fred Hayes as Village Administrator",
   "summary": "The Village Board will consider a resolution to appoint Fred Hayes as Village Administrator and authorize an employment agreement. The board will also review financial reports and consider a contract for commercial electricity through the Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Collaborative.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02042026-860",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02042026-860",
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-28",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation Committee",
   "headline": "Committee will review upcoming community events and consider prior meeting minutes",
   "summary": "The Elwood Parks & Recreation Committee will consider the minutes from its September 24, 2025 meeting. It will also review three upcoming events: the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor event, the Halloween celebration, and the Parade/Santa program. No other business is listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01282026-869",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01282026-869",
   "source": "https://www.villageofelwood.com/AgendaCenter"
  }
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