Illinois’ April jobs report: Workforce shrinks, manufacturing continues to decline
Current laws in IL have the deck stacked against all cities trying to bring in jobs and it does not appear that the current Legislature has anything good in mind to change the situation.
Time for Peru residents to again start thinking about our lobbyist whose contract is up in July or August of this year. And have not heard one word about his accomplishments for the year.
Do we want to renew the contract?
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Everyone should take time to read this report. It begs to question why we continue to vote in legislators that don't want to or cannot remove the barrios to business in Illinois. What if Frank Mautino doing for us? He help create the financial mess the state is in and he helped create the red tape and increased costs for business.
The only thing our current batch in Springfield can do is create gambling parlors and sell marijuana.
It's not the State. It's the lawyers that don't want workers comp. laws to change. Many of the Illinois elected are lawyers involved in Worker's comp. The remaining are controlled by a very strong lobby effort to keep unlimited compensation in order. Can you name one area lawyer that supports limited worker's compensation laws? Can you name one on the State level? Better yet, can you name one republican lawyer anywhere? It's simple and it's not going to change despite the statistics about companies leaving. No bills pending, no discussions. Rauner is just attempting to get under the skin of those in the senate and house. He realizes that the reform has no chance and won't ever go for a vote. Those would rather put the State in trillion dollar debt than change worker's comp laws.
Saturday night in Peru...lots of sirens...Emergency or celebration ?
Tues in Peru..Streets blocked with new construction. Streets being ground..Increased truck and construction traffic in neighborhoods
It seems that our city-wide information system could be put into use to give people some prior information about these doings.
Illinois Policy is a Tea Party organization partially funded by Bruce Rauner. They are promoting a particular political agenda. Now, you might agree with that agenda, but the information should be taken with a grain of salt. The same is true if publishing information from Mike Madigan.
The Illinois Policy Institute is NOT funded by Bruce Rauner, The "Tea Party{", or the Republican Party. It is a 501(c)3 charitable organization which cannot - by law - involve itself in political activities. The Illinois Policy Institute is a research and education organization and does not lobby. Their mission is to: "Educate and engage citizens, lawmakers and the courts to ensure all Illinoisans have: An honest, efficient and transparent government; Access to educational opportunities that prepare each child for the future; The right to earn a living; Economic policies that create jobs and opportunity; Limited taxation; The ability to choose health coverage best suited to each individual’s needs."
Their view about workman's compensation in this state has bee pretty much the same since they where founded in 2002.
12:19 56 shootings in Chicago, record murders in Baltimore.
Continued new construction in Peru, Peru continues to work on sewer separation, Peru has 1.8 million in road improvements, Rt 251 continues to receive renovations, Peru adds new industry with sand transportation.
I have been under the impression that the call system had been set up for the purpose of announcing emergency conditions not for daily activity.
above mentioned activities surely are not emergencies
The call system allows a number of free calls per year. I don't know that number, but once it is exceeded there is a charge for each call. Both numbers where in either a council meeting or committee meeting minutes from several years ago. But, I agree - it should not be used to announce road construction. But, an announcement via the city web page would be a good idea.
All you have to do is look around town to figure this one out. Many 62 year olds applying for Social Security. Many people working cash odd jobs.
Reducing the work force is reducing the tax base which is compounding the state budget problems. This is all caused by our Legislature and their ties to the trial lawyers, unions, and ironically, big business. You see, there are so many "rules and regulations" for business to follow in Illinois, only the "big guys" can figure it out. This prevents startups which might compete with the "big guys".
Everyone needs to call Frank Mautiono and demand that he walks out on Madigan and caucus with the Republicans. Then call Sue Rezin and tell her to demand that the Republican caucus start acting like Republicans - not Chicagocrats!
Hello from the Great Pacific Northwest. Boy am I glad I finally abandoned Peru and the State of Illinois! Best move I ever made - whenever I talk to my friends back in the Illinois Valley I encourage them to make the move. My new saying is: "The Illinois Valley is a great place to be from, as long as you only go back for short visits to reinforce your reasons for leaving."
6:26, Congratulations! I'm retired, otherwise I'd join you. But I tell all the kids I know to join the military, get yourself setup in another state, and stay there when you get out. Go to school after saving money for a few years, but don't come back to Illinois whatever you do. No opportunity here anymore.
6:26 good for you. How do you base your opinion that the Illinois Valley area is not a good place to live?
8:33 - he probably thinks that the ability to work and put food on the table is important.
8:33, not speaking for the person from the Northwest, but maybe because nobody knows the difference between tortellini and ravioli; the most exciting new restaurant in town is Olive Garden; and according to the local newspaper, Taco Bell is consistently voted number one Mexican Restaurant in the area. Just some food for thought for our yokels as they get ready for the big beer garden and explosives exposition on the industrial riverfront.
6:44 it just so happens that there are a lot of opportunities in the body art industry around here. If you bothered to look at the newspaper you would know this :)
11:15 I guess that riding your bike to John's place for morning coffee is the cultural experience that you call exciting! There are plenty of small town family owned restaurants that many adore in and outside the Illinois Valley. Many of those local yokels are well educated and prefer to raise their family in the small areas around the Illinois Valley including Peru! And many don't get involved in beer gardens or explosives. There are plenty of opportunities around, you just have to go for whatever you want. I think you may be one of those who sits back and wants to be handed everything in life. Did you work for a government entity? Retired early? I feel very sorry that your experience has made you bitter about the area. Volunteer or find a job that is fun.
12:20, Volunteers are not allowed in Peru. They take work away from the city employees and contractors.
First and foremost we need modern manufacturing jobs. The only way to get that is to lower corporate taxes, remove red tape, and keep a qualified workforce.
Should we still keep the lobbyist, great question? Who is he connected to? What has he done for Peru in the last 2 years? Who has personally seen him and talked to him in the last number of years? Why don't we hear more of and about him? Is he a good golfer and can he give free lessons?
no. Let Boss Harl go down to Springfield every day during the session. It would at least keep him out of Peru.
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