{
 "city": "Whiteside County",
 "state": "Illinois",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/whitesidecountyil.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": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Mental Health Board",
   "headline": "Board will discuss agency funding requests and allocation decisions",
   "summary": "The Whiteside County Mental Health Board will meet on July 28, 2026 at the YWCA in Sterling. After reading the June 30, 2026 minutes, the board will discuss agency requests and determine funding allocations. The meeting also includes a public comment period and sets the date for the next meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-667",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)",
   "headline": "ETSB meeting to approve bill payment and adopt prior meeting minutes",
   "summary": "The Emergency Telephone Systems Board will consider a bill payment for the 911 system and approve the minutes from the October meeting. The board will also handle public comment, new and old business, and a closed session. No specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-567",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-10-15",
   "body": "911 / Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB)",
   "headline": "Whiteside County ETSB meets for routine procedural agenda",
   "summary": "The ETSB will hold a routine meeting with items including bill payment review, approval of previous minutes, and public comment. No specific substantive items (such as contracts or policy changes) are listed on the agenda. The meeting may include a closed session as indicated.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10152026-568",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "County Board",
   "headline": "County Board sets salaries for state's attorney, sheriff, and public defender",
   "summary": "The Whiteside County Board will vote on setting the salaries for the State's Attorney, Sheriff, and Public Defender based on state statutes. The board will also consider awarding a $50,000 business grant to Stahr Media and approving road repair contracts for townships.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-668",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Special Service Area No. 1 Committee",
   "headline": "Special Service Area No. 1 Committee to review ambulance services and budget",
   "summary": "The committee will review quarterly reports and a budget recommendation. Members will discuss amending the Intergovernmental Agreement for ambulance services and an ambulance rechassis invoice.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-670",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Landfill Committee",
   "headline": "County Administrator to discuss the WMI Agreement at the Landfill Committee",
   "summary": "The Whiteside County Landfill Committee will meet on July 20, 2026. The agenda includes public comment, reports and project updates from Waste Management Inc., inspection reports from the Health Department, and a presentation of the WMI Agreement by the County Administrator. No specific contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed. The next meeting is set for October 19, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-669",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Airport Board",
   "headline": "Board will elect officers and consider hangar roof painting",
   "summary": "The Whiteside County Airport Board will hold an election for its officers. The board will also discuss painting the roof of an airport hangar. Additional items include updates on a lobbyist, a corporate hangar project, and lease termination for Hangar 6 Southwest Garage.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-666",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Zoning Hearings",
   "headline": "Whiteside County zoning hearing cancelled for July 16, 2026",
   "summary": "The agenda states that there is no meeting on July 16, 2026. This is a procedural notice of cancellation; no items will be discussed or decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-654",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Executive Committee",
   "headline": "Committee sets public comment for Behrens Trucking air permit",
   "summary": "The Executive Committee will consider items for the July 21 regular board meeting, including a public comment period for the renewal of the Clean Air Act permit for Behrens Trucking & Excavating at 610 Wallace Street, Sterling IL. The committee also plans to reappoint two commissioners to the Johnson Creek Levee and Drainage District. Adoption of a retirement resolution and a resolution of condolence are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-665",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Enterprise Zone",
   "headline": "Enterprise Zone board hears admin reports and territory updates",
   "summary": "The Whiteside-Carroll Enterprise Zone Management Organization meets for a routine session. The agenda consists of approval of minutes, administrator's project and financial reports for Dec-June FY2026, and updates on surplus funds and territory changes in Milledgeville and other municipalities. No votes on new ordinances or contracts are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-662",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-662",
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to approve June claim report and $1,358 mileage reimbursement",
   "summary": "The Whiteside County Finance Committee will consider approving the June claim report and a $1,358.08 mileage and travel reimbursement for county board members. The agenda also includes updates from the Treasurer on temporary investments and fund balances, and reports from Public Transportation on a transition and from Economic Development on ARPA funds. A property damage claim will be discussed under the Administrator's Report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-664",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "County Offices Committee",
   "headline": "County Offices Committee to review June claims and election judge roster",
   "summary": "The committee will vote on the approval of June claim reports and the Election Judge Roster. The County Clerk will provide an update on the mailing of over 34,000 Permanent Vote By Mail postcards.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-659",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Judiciary Committee",
   "headline": "Judiciary Committee sets Public Defender salary and reviews monthly reports",
   "summary": "The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee will review monthly reports from Court Services, the Public Defender, the Circuit Clerk, and the Law Library. The committee is set to approve the June claim report and will vote on a motion to set the Public Defender's salary at $205,486.17, effective July 1, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-660",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Wage & Salary Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on salary grade for First Assistant Public Defender",
   "summary": "The Whiteside County Wage & Salary Committee will consider a motion to place the First Assistant Public Defender in Grade 18 of the county salary plan. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, alongside routine procedural items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-663",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to set salaries for State's Attorney and Sheriff, approve claims",
   "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will approve June claim reports and hear monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff. The committee will vote on motions to set the State's Attorney salary at $228,317.97 and the Sheriff's salary at $182,654.38, effective July 1, 2026. The County Administrator will also provide updates on ARPA funds, new hires, and nuisance properties.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-657",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Health and Social Services Committee",
   "headline": "Whiteside County Health and Social Services Committee to review June claim report",
   "summary": "The committee will meet to approve the June claim report and budget status reports. Members will receive updates from the Health Department, Veteran's Assistance Commission, University of IL Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-658",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Public Works Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on carbon dioxide pipeline moratorium",
   "summary": "The Public Works Committee will consider approving a resolution establishing a moratorium opposing carbon dioxide pipelines. Other actions include awarding a road repair bid for ComEd repairs in three townships, approving a supplemental engineering agreement for the Genesee Ct. Bridge at a max cost of $71,509.94, and discussing data centers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-661",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Mental Health Board",
   "headline": "Mental Health Board elects officers, hears from 14 agencies",
   "summary": "The Whiteside County Mental Health Board is electing officers including Chairperson Tina Wren and new members, then hearing presentations from 14 agencies about their services and funding requests. Agencies include Hope Cancer Wellness Center, Sinnissippi Centers, April House, and others. Each presentation will address questions about least restrictive environment, grant data, future vision, goal review, and 708 fund usage.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-650",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Airport Board",
   "headline": "Airport board to consider hangar project bid, demolition, runway work",
   "summary": "The Whiteside County Airport Board will hold a special meeting to address unfinished business, including awarding a bid for a hangar project, demolition work, and the 07/25 Runway project. The board may take action on any agenda items. Public comment is solicited.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-655",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Zoning Hearings",
   "headline": "June 18 zoning hearing cancelled",
   "summary": "The Whiteside County Zoning Hearing scheduled for June 18, 2026, has been cancelled. There are no items to be discussed or decided at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-642",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "County Board",
   "headline": "Board to vote on vehicle purchases totaling $86,350 and transit asset transfer",
   "summary": "The Whiteside County Board will consider multiple action items from its committees, including approving two new vehicles for the coroner and sheriff, awarding a road re-shaping contract, and transferring assets with Reagan Mass Transit. The board will also vote on routine resolutions for retirements, condolences, and recognitions, as well as appointments to cemetery and fire district boards.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-653",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Airport Board",
   "headline": "Board will discuss painting the hangar roof",
   "summary": "The Whiteside County Airport Board will review routine consent agenda items, hear public comments, and receive the manager’s report. It will consider unfinished business items including the 07/25 Project, Corporate Hangar, CD Renewal, and Office building termination. The board will also discuss a new business item to paint the hangar roof.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-652",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Executive Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to set board agenda, consider prevailing wage resolution",
   "summary": "The Whiteside County Executive Committee will meet to build the agenda for the June 16 regular board meeting, including several ceremonial resolutions. The committee will also consider a prevailing wage resolution and appointments to local fire protection districts and a cemetery association.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-651",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on asset transfer with Reagan Mass Transit",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee will consider approving the monthly claim report and several motions, including an Asset Transfer Agreement with Reagan Mass Transit for public transportation transition. Also up for a vote is a $31,520.16 payment for State's Attorney software from contingency funds and $1,249.63 in mileage reimbursements for county board members. The meeting includes reports from the Treasurer and Economic Development on investments, fund balances, and ARPA funds.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06052026-649",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Judiciary Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to approve monthly claim and budget status reports",
   "summary": "The Whiteside County Judiciary Committee will review and vote on the monthly claim and budget status reports. It will hear monthly reports from Court Services, the Public Defender, and the Circuit Clerk, including caseload, staffing, and jury commission updates. The meeting also includes a report from the County Administrator and other business items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-648",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "County Offices Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review monthly claims and budget reports",
   "summary": "The County Offices Committee will hold a routine meeting to review and approve monthly claim and budget status reports. Departmental updates will be presented, including a semi-annual report from the Recorder. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-647",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Health and Social Services Committee",
   "headline": "Whiteside County Health and Social Services Committee to review monthly claims",
   "summary": "The committee will meet to review and approve the monthly claim report and budget status reports. Members will receive updates from the Health Department, Veteran's Assistance Commission, University of IL Cooperative Extension, Mental Health Board, and Senior Citizens services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-646",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Public Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Public Safety Committee considers vehicle purchases for Coroner and Sheriff",
   "summary": "The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the Coroner, State's Attorney, and Sheriff. Members will vote on the purchase of two new vehicles and discuss the demolition of the old April House.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-645",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}