# Zoning Board of Appeals 10/7/26 - Session 1 Recording

The Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals continued its October 7, 2026 hearing on the Four Creeks wind-energy project. Opponents presented testimony from Kevin Casey and his wife, Jennifer, about expected shadow flicker and turbine noise at their home, identified as receptor 656, and the effects they believe these impacts would have on Casey’s health, sleep, family activities, and use of their property. They cited projected shadow flicker exceeding 100 hours without curtailment. No procurement, contract award, or spending decision was identified.

Dr. Tom Thunder, an acoustics expert called by the opponents, testified that the application’s noise analysis did not assess ambient sound levels or projected noise at the boundaries of residential properties, and therefore did not demonstrate compliance with Illinois Pollution Control Board noise requirements. The parties disputed how those requirements apply; the presiding judge denied a motion in limine seeking to exclude Thunder’s testimony on the topic. The judge also confirmed that previously excluded exhibits could be considered only as public comment, with weight determined by the board. The hearing remained in progress at the lunch recess; no vote or recommendation on the project was taken in this session.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Environment
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Sources
- [Zoning Board of Appeals 10/7/26 - Session 1 Recording](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVAlV6td9h4) - Peoria County Government