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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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/.

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.

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.

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.