Sunday, January 31, 2016
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Andrzejewski: New Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino must step down
Andrzejewski: New Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino must step down: Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino said he used the money to pay off debts and shred documents, but disclosures show the loans were already paid off.
Your thoughts and I realize this has been difficult for many of the people who consistently voted Frank into office for many years and his father before that.
Your thoughts and I realize this has been difficult for many of the people who consistently voted Frank into office for many years and his father before that.
Closing of Kirlin's Hallmark store deals another blow to Northwoods Mall
Closing of Kirlin's Hallmark store deals another blow to Northwoods Mall this is relative to the Peoria Northwoods Mall Kirlin's store. I have also heard rumors that our local Kirlin's store will be closing. Beside the Peoria store closing, the web lists others within the state as closing. What does this say about the future of retail businesses?
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Lawmakers Gone Wild
Lawmakers Gone Wild
Speaking of beer and pizza, these guys believe in charging the people for a bit more than that.
Speaking of beer and pizza, these guys believe in charging the people for a bit more than that.
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Who Has the Responsibility of Overseeing the Peru Ice Rink?
The title of this post is one used in December of 2013, searchable on the SEARCH THIS BLOG link located on the right side of the comments.
"This year it was going to be at McKinley Park on the girls baseball field. Last year Mayor Harl took it upon himself to purchase a $7000 ice rink setup and a zamboni machine to clean the ice for skating." Taken from that post. 12/2013.
The search brings up the original post and the comments associated with it. It seems that $7000 is not a lot of money as the rink was only put up twice. The first year it was not properly installed and was of little use and the second years was better. Both times at Mc Kinley Park.
Our question should be "Where is it this year of 2015-16 winter? This winter has been like many winters in the Illinois Valley, periods of extreme cold and snow followed by warmups. Most of us are aware of the weather here and can't accept the excuses that it was too warm.
"This year it was going to be at McKinley Park on the girls baseball field. Last year Mayor Harl took it upon himself to purchase a $7000 ice rink setup and a zamboni machine to clean the ice for skating." Taken from that post. 12/2013.
The search brings up the original post and the comments associated with it. It seems that $7000 is not a lot of money as the rink was only put up twice. The first year it was not properly installed and was of little use and the second years was better. Both times at Mc Kinley Park.
Our question should be "Where is it this year of 2015-16 winter? This winter has been like many winters in the Illinois Valley, periods of extreme cold and snow followed by warmups. Most of us are aware of the weather here and can't accept the excuses that it was too warm.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Peru City Council Meeting 1/11 Discussions
These were the topics of discussion at last nights council meeting.
Tesla Motors wanting to locate charging stations for electric cars to recharge in our area. They are asking about the Hyvee parking lot for 4 islands and 8 stations.. Mayor Harl said this is a pretty big thing and it will put a dot on the map for Tesla owners.
I had no idea that many electric cars were traveling cross country. Learn something new every day.
Basset training for tavern owners and employees.....will the police be the ones to do the training.? It will be mandatory by July 1, 2017. (state law) for all employees to be trained.
By May 1, at least one server will need to be BASSET-trained per Peru’s liquor license requirements.
Tesla Motors wanting to locate charging stations for electric cars to recharge in our area. They are asking about the Hyvee parking lot for 4 islands and 8 stations.. Mayor Harl said this is a pretty big thing and it will put a dot on the map for Tesla owners.
I had no idea that many electric cars were traveling cross country. Learn something new every day.
Basset training for tavern owners and employees.....will the police be the ones to do the training.? It will be mandatory by July 1, 2017. (state law) for all employees to be trained.
By May 1, at least one server will need to be BASSET-trained per Peru’s liquor license requirements.
Wednesday, January 06, 2016
Talking About Water How About What Is Added to It?
I know this is a state mandate but it is one that that needs to be reversed.
Sunday, January 03, 2016
For Cities, Big-Box Stores Are Becoming Even More of a Terrible Deal
For Cities, Big-Box Stores Are Becoming Even More of a Terrible Deal
This is definitely a possibility for a city like Peru and we have already seen what happens with motels and restaurants and truck stops. Already Peru is spending lots of money for policing areas like Walmart. We need to keep our eyes and ears open for further unwanted possiblities especially on taxation.
This is definitely a possibility for a city like Peru and we have already seen what happens with motels and restaurants and truck stops. Already Peru is spending lots of money for policing areas like Walmart. We need to keep our eyes and ears open for further unwanted possiblities especially on taxation.
These Neighbors Got Together to Buy Vacant Buildings. Now They’re Renting to Bakers and Brewers
These Neighbors Got Together to Buy Vacant Buildings. Now They’re Renting to Bakers and Brewers
Very interesting idea and by not depending upon the government cities were able to bring in business to their city but it takes people who want to invest in their community. Can't see this for our city but quite a story to read. BTW very long article and I basically skimmed through.
The city involvement was getting them a loan and the people did the rest.
Very interesting idea and by not depending upon the government cities were able to bring in business to their city but it takes people who want to invest in their community. Can't see this for our city but quite a story to read. BTW very long article and I basically skimmed through.
The city involvement was getting them a loan and the people did the rest.
Friday, January 01, 2016
2016 Water Issues in Peru Won't Go Away
I have recently become aware of an issue in the Peru Water System that I thought no longer existed.... the dead end residential water delivery systems and of all places in the St John's addition. Personally we were at the end of a water delivery system that dead ended a short distance from our property but the issue was fixed about 15 years ago. Why are there homes still getting rusty water because of this issue? Is there a mandate to fix areas with this problem?
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