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About 10 people gathered before Tuesday evening's council meeting in East Peoria's Levee Park to oppose the city's expansion of its Flock police camera program. Some were out-of-towners, whose opinions at least one councilmember said he would not consider. Ryan Gale, center, has been a vocal opponent of Flock in East Peoria. He grew up there, but now lives in nearby Creve Coeur.
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East Peoria council staunchly defends use of Flock cameras, approves 10-camera expansion
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Council members voted unanimously to approve a five-year contract adding 10 Flock license plate readers in East Peoria, despite opposition in and outside the council chambers.
A homeless person checks a cart in front of a tent during a cold day in Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.
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