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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.

FEB 3

Vote By Mail Updates

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.

6 min
JAN 15

Emergency Management 101

On this episode of the Peoria County Distilled podcast, Peoria County EMA Director Jason Marks breaks down the basics of emergency management.

8 min
JAN 6

Peoria County GIS: An Aerial Overview

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.

10 min
12/12/2025

Peoria County Property Tax Exemptions

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.

9 min
12/08/2025

Breaking Down Peoria's County's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

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.

29 min
10/27/2025

Peoria County 200+

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/.

10 min
10/07/2025

Common Scams in Peoria County...and How to Avoid Them

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.

19 min
09/02/2025

How Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Release Can Help Control Peoria County's Feral Cat Population

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.

9 min
08/14/2025

The Importance of Emergency Management Agencies

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.

15 min
08/05/2025

How Sustainability Helps Peoria County Run Greener...and Cheaper

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.

13 min
07/08/2025

The Peoria County Courthouse Block is Getting a Glow-Up

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.

16 min
06/09/2025

Celebrating Peoria County's 200th Birthday with a Bison-tennial

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,

13 min

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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.

Creator

Peoria County Government
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

12
Rating

Clean
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© Peoria County
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