Peoria County Board issues proclamations, recognizes staff and clears consent agenda
May 15, 2026 | Peoria County, Illinois
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The Peoria County Board opened its May 2026 meeting with a pledge and a moment of silence for Bradley professor Steve Kerr, followed by routine roll call and the approval of minutes (motion moved by Member Blair, seconded by Member Coates; motion carried, 16 ayes, 0 nays).
The board read a proclamation recognizing the 40th annual George M. Brookhart Arts and Education Spring Celebration, which the proclamation said included more than 65 schools from seven Central Illinois counties and showcased pre-K through 12 performers and visual artists. The proclamation listed event dates and venues including the Peoria River Museum, the Caterpillar Visitor Center (April 21–May 13, 2026) and a concluding event on May 14, 2026, at Peace Place in Peoria. James C. Dillon (identified in the transcript as Peoria County Chairperson) read the proclamation and named Rachel Parker as Peoria County Clerk.
The board also proclaimed May 2026 as Building Safety Month and heard remarks from Member Ruhlin and others affiliated with the Home Builders Association of Greater Peoria, who recounted the association’s history, its role in advocating for safety measures such as interconnected battery-backup smoke detectors, and longstanding partnership with county planning and building staff following the county’s 2006 code adoption.
The board presented service awards: Shauna received recognition for 25 years of county service; Scott (introduced earlier by the chair) described Shauna’s start as a budget finance analyst in the Planning and Zoning Department and praised her contributions. Paul was recognized for 15 years of service; board members exchanged brief personal remarks thanking him for his work.
On the consent agenda, the chair’s appointments were largely approved but one section — the Mount Polley cemetery trustee appointment — was pulled for separate consideration. The remaining consent items passed on a recorded vote of 17 ayes, 0 nays.
In miscellaneous announcements, members congratulated graduates, cautioned drivers about senior celebrations, and recognized sheriff’s office award recipients; the sheriff’s office noted Deputy Evans’ return to light duty following an absence. With no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Votes at a glance: approval of minutes (motion moved by Member Blair; seconded by Member Coates) — 16 ayes, 0 nays; consent agenda (with one chairman’s appointment pulled) — 17 ayes, 0 nays; zoning text amendment ZBA-2026-0010 — 17 ayes, 0 nays.
The board read a proclamation recognizing the 40th annual George M. Brookhart Arts and Education Spring Celebration, which the proclamation said included more than 65 schools from seven Central Illinois counties and showcased pre-K through 12 performers and visual artists. The proclamation listed event dates and venues including the Peoria River Museum, the Caterpillar Visitor Center (April 21–May 13, 2026) and a concluding event on May 14, 2026, at Peace Place in Peoria. James C. Dillon (identified in the transcript as Peoria County Chairperson) read the proclamation and named Rachel Parker as Peoria County Clerk.
The board also proclaimed May 2026 as Building Safety Month and heard remarks from Member Ruhlin and others affiliated with the Home Builders Association of Greater Peoria, who recounted the association’s history, its role in advocating for safety measures such as interconnected battery-backup smoke detectors, and longstanding partnership with county planning and building staff following the county’s 2006 code adoption.
The board presented service awards: Shauna received recognition for 25 years of county service; Scott (introduced earlier by the chair) described Shauna’s start as a budget finance analyst in the Planning and Zoning Department and praised her contributions. Paul was recognized for 15 years of service; board members exchanged brief personal remarks thanking him for his work.
On the consent agenda, the chair’s appointments were largely approved but one section — the Mount Polley cemetery trustee appointment — was pulled for separate consideration. The remaining consent items passed on a recorded vote of 17 ayes, 0 nays.
In miscellaneous announcements, members congratulated graduates, cautioned drivers about senior celebrations, and recognized sheriff’s office award recipients; the sheriff’s office noted Deputy Evans’ return to light duty following an absence. With no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Votes at a glance: approval of minutes (motion moved by Member Blair; seconded by Member Coates) — 16 ayes, 0 nays; consent agenda (with one chairman’s appointment pulled) — 17 ayes, 0 nays; zoning text amendment ZBA-2026-0010 — 17 ayes, 0 nays.
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