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Peoria County board approves countywide paid parental leave starting Oct. 1

5790083 · September 12, 2025
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Peoria County Board approved a countywide paid parental leave policy, set to take effect Oct. 1, 2025, following a recommendation from the County Operations Committee and discussion about potential future expansion of leave length.

Peoria County Board voted to approve a countywide paid parental leave policy effective Oct. 1, 2025.

The vote followed a recommendation from the County Operations Committee and a brief discussion on whether the benefit should be longer than the policy adopted. Member Williams said she would support the policy but urged the board to consider expanding it later, noting that "most average is 12 weeks" and…

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