Peoria County Distilled
The Peoria County Distilled Podcast offers the public an inside look into what's happening in Peoria County Government. The podcast highlights the people who work in County Government and how they are serving the public each and every day. Hosted by Peoria County Communications Coordinator and radio veteran Tim Shelley.
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July 7, 2026 • 9 mins
On this episode of the Peoria County Distilled podcast, Peoria County Election Commission Executive Director Jessily Joseph tells host Tim Shelley about the need for more election judges in Peoria County, and the benefits of serving in the role for both judges and voters alike.
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July 2, 2026 • 8 mins
Weather spotters play an important role in keeping the public informed during severe weather events. Find out what they do, and how you can become one on the latest episode of Peoria County Distilled. Featuring Peoria County Director of Emergency Preparedness Jason Marks.
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June 1, 2026 • 8 mins
The new First Fridays Amplified series kicks off with a special lunchtime event at the Peoria County Courthouse's newly renovated plaza on Friday, June 5, 2026. ArtsPartners of Central Illinois executive director Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright and Harmonize Peoria's Kindall Reuschel joined Tim Shelley to explain how the event will both bring people together and boost the arts in Greater Peoria.
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May 18, 2026 • 6 mins
On this episode of the Peoria County Distilled podcast, Peoria County Director of Emergency Preparedness Jason Marks chats about his ongoing series of town hall meetings on outdoor warning sirens, and discusses some of the most common things people don't know about the warning system.
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May 5, 2026 • 30 mins
On this episode of Peoria County Distilled, Victim Services Coordinator Aimee Shinall tells Tim Shelley about her unique role within the Peoria County Sheriff's Office, and why having this job embedded within a law enforcement agency makes a difference.
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April 7, 2026 • 13 mins
On this episode of the Peoria County Distilled podcast, County Engineer Amy McLaren highlights some of the Peoria County Highway Department's current and upcoming projects. Plus, find out who is responsible for maintaining your road, and more about how the Highway Department determines which roads to repair - and when.
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March 9, 2026 • 20 mins
On the latest episode of Peoria County Distilled, Peoria City/County Health Department Director of Clinical Services Emily Kelly and epidemiologist Bhavana Huliyar break down the trends of the 2025-26 respiratory virus season in Peoria County, explain the importance of employing multiple strategies to reduce the number of cases, and how prevention is a year-round effort.
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March 2, 2026 • 13 mins
On this episode of the Peoria County Distilled podcast, host Tim Shelley speaks to Peoria County Director of Emergency Preparedness Jason Marks about Severe Weather Preparedness Week - including what you should know and what you shouldn't do during a severe weather event.
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February 3, 2026 • 5 mins
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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January 15, 2026 • 8 mins
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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January 6, 2026 • 10 mins
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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December 12, 2025 • 9 mins
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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December 8, 2025 • 28 mins
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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October 27, 2025 • 10 mins
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/.
Public input is needed. To learn more, go to https://peoriacounty200plus.com/.
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October 7, 2025 • 19 mins
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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September 2, 2025 • 9 mins
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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August 14, 2025 • 15 mins
On this episode of Peoria County Distilled, Peoria County Director of Emergency Preparedness Jason Marks stops by to talk about his agency and the importance of their work locally during National Emergency Management Awareness Month.
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August 5, 2025 • 12 mins
On this episode of the Peoria County Distilled Podcast, Peoria County Sustainability Coordinator Rebecca Cottrell explains the County's Sustainability Plan and how it puts green solutions into action for County facilities. Plus, we learn about some of the other programs offered for County residents by Sustainability and Resource Conservation.
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July 8, 2025 • 15 mins
On this episode of the Peoria County Distilled podcast, Peoria County Administrator Scott Sorrel and host Tim Shelley discuss the ongoing renovations of the Peoria County Courthouse Block, including an overhaul of the Courthouse Plaza.
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June 9, 2025 • 12 mins
Peoria County Board members Rob Reneau and Jennifer Groves-Allison join Tim Shelley to talk about how the County is celebrating its 200th birthday! They chat about the Bison Trek Digital Passport, the Mini-Bison contest at Fired Up in Peoria Heights,
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