Council Approves Police Union Agreement; Officer Moved to Full-Time

Meeting Summary and Briefs: City of Casey Council Meeting | Jan. 5, 2026

Article Summary: The City Council finalized a memorandum of agreement with the police union and officially elevated a probationary officer to full-time status.

Police Department Key Points:

• Union Agreement: The council approved a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Illinois Council of Police (ICOP).

• Vote Split: The ICOP agreement passed 4-1, with Alderman Lori Wilson voting against due to health insurance costs.

• Staffing: Officer Cody Glazewski was unanimously approved for full-time status after completing his one-year probation.

The Casey City Council on Monday, January 5, 2026, took action on two items regarding the Police Department, approving a union agreement and finalizing a staffing appointment.

The council voted 4-1 to approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Illinois Council of Police (ICOP). This agreement mirrors a recently passed health insurance arrangement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).

During the discussion, Alderman Steve Jenkins asked for clarification regarding a clause stating the city pays 50% of health insurance for employees who retire with the city. Mayor Mike Nichols explained that while the city is moving away from such arrangements, the provision is a carryover from past practices and applies to a limited number of employees.

“It is a continuation of what we already have in the agreement,” Nichols said.

Aldermen Brown, Hanley, Jenkins, and Mumford voted in favor of the MOA. Alderman Lori Wilson voted no. Wilson stated that she did not agree with the city paying “such a high percentage” for health insurance.

Separately, Police Chief Adam Henderson requested the council move Officer Cody Glazewski to full-time status following the completion of his one-year probationary period. The council approved this request unanimously.