Episodes

  • Vote By Mail Updates

    Vote By Mail Updates
    Feb 3 2026
    Peoria County Election Commission Executive Director Elizabeth Gannon explains recent changes to postmarking at the U.S. Postal Service and how that could impact your vote-by-mail ballot if you wait until the last minute. She also offers options to ensure your vote is counted, like dropping off your ballot at a drop box.
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    6 mins
  • Emergency Management 101

    Emergency Management 101
    Jan 15 2026
    On this episode of the Peoria County Distilled podcast, Peoria County EMA Director Jason Marks breaks down the basics of emergency management.
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    8 mins
  • Peoria County GIS: An Aerial Overview

    Peoria County GIS: An Aerial Overview
    Jan 6 2026
    On this episode of the Peoria County Distilled podcast, GIS Manager Josh Thompson explains what his department does, and how residents can use GIS tools to explore data and maps around the county.
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    10 mins
  • Peoria County Property Tax Exemptions

    Peoria County Property Tax Exemptions
    Dec 12 2025
    On this episode of the Peoria County Distilled podcast, Supervisor of Assessment Chad Jones discusses how to renew or apply for three types of property tax exemptions with host Tim Shelley. Those include a low-income senior freeze, and exemptions for veterans and persons with disabilities.
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    9 mins
  • Breaking Down Peoria's County's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

    Breaking Down Peoria's County's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
    Dec 8 2025
    On this episode of the Peoria County Distilled podcast, Peoria County Board Chairman James C. Dillon and Chief Financial Officer Heather McCord join Tim Shelley to talk about what's in the FY 2026 spending plan - and how a County budget comes together.
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    29 mins
  • Peoria County 200+

    Peoria County 200+
    Oct 27 2025
    On this episode of the Peoria County Distilled podcast, Planning and Zoning Director Andrew Braun discusses Peoria County 200+. This is the County's new initiative to update its comprehensive land use plan. The plan will be used to set a course for investment, development, and change for the years ahead.

    Public input is needed. To learn more, go to https://peoriacounty200plus.com/.
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    10 mins
  • Common Scams in Peoria County...and How to Avoid Them

    Common Scams in Peoria County...and How to Avoid Them
    Oct 7 2025
    On this episode of Peoria County Distilled, Peoria County Sheriff's Office Victim Services Coordinator Aimee Shinall speaks with Tim Shelley about some of the most common scams going around - and what you can do to protect yourself from them.
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    19 mins
  • How Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Release Can Help Control Peoria County's Feral Cat Population

    How Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Release Can Help Control Peoria County's Feral Cat Population
    Sep 2 2025
    On this episode of the Peoria County Distilled podcast, Peoria County Animal Protection Services director Becky Spencer explains how PCAPS adopted Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Release in some municipalities - and how the policy helps to humanely control the feral cat population.
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    9 mins