# 10/8/26 - Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing

The Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals continued its October 8, 2026 hearing on the proposed Four Creeks Wind project, a 113-turbine development with a proposed installed nameplate capacity of 663 megawatts. Developer testimony addressed curtailment, shadow-flicker and sound monitoring, complaint-resolution requirements, construction hours for a batch plant, and the project’s expected tax contributions. The developer said property-tax calculations are based on the 663-megawatt capacity and would not vary with annual electricity production; it also described memorandums of understanding with local union chapters but said there were no job contracts or financial commitments at this stage. No procurement award, spending approval, or final zoning decision was made.

Public comments included support for wind energy and its potential tax and energy benefits, alongside concerns about noise, shadow flicker, wildlife and animal impacts, property values, project density, construction effects, and whether projected energy output and community benefits were adequately substantiated. The hearing was recessed, with closing arguments scheduled for October 14; the transcript does not establish the start time clearly.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Sources
- [10/8/26 - Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmh0g6kGaS8) - Peoria County Government