# 10/6/26 - Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing

The Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals hearing on October 6, 2026, resumed proceedings concerning a proposed commercial wind energy facility. The board considered and admitted exhibits, including the current special-use permit provisions, the county’s commercial wind energy facilities ordinance, expert reports and presentations, and public comments. It clarified that certain petition-related materials and statements were admitted as public comment rather than evidence; no vote on the project or procurement decision is reflected in the transcript.

The board heard testimony from Theodore Harky about his family’s experience living near the California Ridge Wind Energy project in Vermilion County, including reported noise and sleep disruption, turbine shutdowns, and their eventual move and sale of their home. Members also asked about the project’s noise study and complaint process. The discussion concerned zoning and evidence about potential impacts, not contracts, vendors, spending, or purchasing; no procurement activity was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Sources
- [10/6/26 - Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPFq4S-gqpU) - Peoria County Government