Saturday, May 30, 2015
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Peru City Finance Minutes Economic Improvement Vickery Banners
Impression: Your Money at Work!!
Vickery going to Las Vegas for economic development.
Anique Pole Banners all spoken for and paid for from the set up for the program. Antique??
Vickery going to Las Vegas for economic development.
Anique Pole Banners all spoken for and paid for from the set up for the program. Antique??
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Illinois on the rocks: 'The Madigan-Cullerton budget slash 2.0'
Illinois on the rocks: 'The Madigan-Cullerton budget slash 2.0'
How can they look at themselves in the mirror? They are just pushing more and more families and new graduates out of the state of Illinois. Anywhere but Illinois now seems to be the choice of far too many people, it is a necessity for survival.
How can they look at themselves in the mirror? They are just pushing more and more families and new graduates out of the state of Illinois. Anywhere but Illinois now seems to be the choice of far too many people, it is a necessity for survival.
Rockford leads state in population loss
Rockford leads state in population loss
I am sure we all suspected Illinois was loosing lots of people who can't find jobs but this report just verifies that it is fact.
I am sure we all suspected Illinois was loosing lots of people who can't find jobs but this report just verifies that it is fact.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Illinois’ April jobs report: Workforce shrinks, manufacturing continues to decline
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?
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?
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Task Force Minutes from May 6 (Back up again)
This is the interview the committee had with Jeff King, PFD Chief, Public Service Asst. Etc.
5 things you need to know about Chicago’s credit downgrades
5 things you need to know about Chicago’s credit downgrades
How will this affect the suburbs and cities further down the chain.(exurbs)?
How will this affect the suburbs and cities further down the chain.(exurbs)?
Here Are the 25 Best Cities for Jobs
Here Are the 25 Best Cities for Jobs
I posted this for the blogger who wrote in this morning about where he thought the best place to live is and why.
I posted this for the blogger who wrote in this morning about where he thought the best place to live is and why.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Chicago Park District Continues to Limit Use of Pesticides in Parks
Chicago Park District Continues to Limit Use of Pesticides in Parks
Kudos to Chicago for providing toxic free parks for families and children. At least safe from toxic chemicals.
I know that the ball diamonds in Peru are sprayed with Weed and Feed and I hope that is all that is done.
Kudos to Chicago for providing toxic free parks for families and children. At least safe from toxic chemicals.
I know that the ball diamonds in Peru are sprayed with Weed and Feed and I hope that is all that is done.
Monday, May 18, 2015
Sunday, May 17, 2015
New Date for the Task Force Committee Meeting
AGENDA
CITY ADMINISTRATION TASK FORCE COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015
TIME: 4:00 P.M.
PLACE: 1901 4TH STREET, PERU, IL
This information is posted on the City of Peru web site. It is a date change from the initial proposed date at their last meeting.
Open to the public
CITY ADMINISTRATION TASK FORCE COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015
TIME: 4:00 P.M.
PLACE: 1901 4TH STREET, PERU, IL
This information is posted on the City of Peru web site. It is a date change from the initial proposed date at their last meeting.
Open to the public
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Illinois’ property taxes are out of control, let taxpayers take driver’s seat
Illinois’ property taxes are out of control, let taxpayers take driver’s seat
Interesting that we are paying more than neighboring states in property taxes.
Interesting that we are paying more than neighboring states in property taxes.
Task Force Meeting Minutes Have been removed by city from their web site.
I am not acclimated to the use of the new initialed names for the Public Works Dept. and continue to just call this the Public Works Department with which I am more comfortable.
This is the last interview with Jeff King, the asst. manager, bldg inspector, fire chief.
Minutes removed by the city and will be available in 2 weeks and I will repost. Someone put them on before approval.
This is the last interview with Jeff King, the asst. manager, bldg inspector, fire chief.
Minutes removed by the city and will be available in 2 weeks and I will repost. Someone put them on before approval.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Friday, May 08, 2015
Minutes from the April Task Force Meeting
These are the minutes from the April mtg of the Administrative Task Force.
Wednesday, May 06, 2015
The City of Peru Now has 60 Flower Planters
This amount must be an increase of about 35 planters since last year. Many of these were put in place during the Baker administration and paid for by the merchants with businesses near them. Correct me if I am wrong on this.
The planters became a bother and neglected over the years. Didn't summer help take care of them years ago?
A few years ago then Ald. Perez gathered volunteers to rejuvenate the planters for the beautification of Peru. Never brought a large number of residents into helping but enough to get it done and they looked really good. Planters and also hanging baskets. The first year the hanging baskets died from lack of watering which was done by the city and last year Perez made sure they were watered and they did better. This year the mayor wants banners not baskets.
Who is going to continue the program? There are now 60 planters on Rte 6 and fewer people to do more. Perez has said he will continue to plant the flowers so if you are interested in helping, the day to begin is this Saturday starting at 9 PM.
How many current aldermen will let a hand? I would be surprised if even one or two showed up to show their civic pride in Peru.
The Public Service manager D. Bernabei increased the number of planters as part of the Rte 6 improvement. Not sure who paid for them whether it was the city or the merchants. Whoever paid for them in now unimportant the more important question is are we going to depend on Rodney Perez or are we going to now have to pay an outside company to plant and care for the planters? Did we now need additional planters to care for when the city shuns any volunteer effort? Or maybe the answer is hire someone to do it since we continue to say we have lots of extra cash and everything is paid for by "write a check"
What should the city do to make our city more impressive?
The planters became a bother and neglected over the years. Didn't summer help take care of them years ago?
A few years ago then Ald. Perez gathered volunteers to rejuvenate the planters for the beautification of Peru. Never brought a large number of residents into helping but enough to get it done and they looked really good. Planters and also hanging baskets. The first year the hanging baskets died from lack of watering which was done by the city and last year Perez made sure they were watered and they did better. This year the mayor wants banners not baskets.
Who is going to continue the program? There are now 60 planters on Rte 6 and fewer people to do more. Perez has said he will continue to plant the flowers so if you are interested in helping, the day to begin is this Saturday starting at 9 PM.
How many current aldermen will let a hand? I would be surprised if even one or two showed up to show their civic pride in Peru.
The Public Service manager D. Bernabei increased the number of planters as part of the Rte 6 improvement. Not sure who paid for them whether it was the city or the merchants. Whoever paid for them in now unimportant the more important question is are we going to depend on Rodney Perez or are we going to now have to pay an outside company to plant and care for the planters? Did we now need additional planters to care for when the city shuns any volunteer effort? Or maybe the answer is hire someone to do it since we continue to say we have lots of extra cash and everything is paid for by "write a check"
What should the city do to make our city more impressive?
Tuesday, May 05, 2015
Pigs flying atop downtown Streator building
Pigs flying atop downtown Streator building
Sending a message in Streator, quite creative from a political city watcher.
Sending a message in Streator, quite creative from a political city watcher.
Monday, May 04, 2015
Girl, 17, from O'Fallon, Mo., dies after music festival in Jefferson County : News
Girl, 17, from O'Fallon, Mo., dies after music festival in Jefferson County : News
They watched for drugs but it happened anyway. This is a good read and a warning that drugs find their way into music venues and raves.
They watched for drugs but it happened anyway. This is a good read and a warning that drugs find their way into music venues and raves.
For the babies
For the babies
Looks like the Hall Twp is doing what townships are supposed to be doing. Thumbs up to them.
And to those who complain that I promote or publish anything outside of Peru, I want to to say if Peru twp. was doing this, I would find out and the link would lead to their activity but Peru twp. does what?
Looks like the Hall Twp is doing what townships are supposed to be doing. Thumbs up to them.
And to those who complain that I promote or publish anything outside of Peru, I want to to say if Peru twp. was doing this, I would find out and the link would lead to their activity but Peru twp. does what?
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