“It doesn’t take a majority to win, just a tireless minority that will keep starting brush fires in the mind and hearts of their fellow men.”

Samuel Adams

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Peru Beings Plans for the Summer Fireworks

“The fireworks will be launched directly west of Peru Mall, and the west parking lot will be the viewing area,”

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Peru: Superintendent protests state financial grade - LaSalle News Tribune - LaSalle, IL

Peru: Superintendent protests state financial grade - LaSalle News Tribune - LaSalle, IL


Cross said the district’s cash on hand score has also dropped over the years, as its tax base has shrunk. 

“We weren’t hoarding cash,” Cross said. “We were saving for a rainy day, and it’s still raining.” 

Saturday, February 06, 2016

Stricter rules in other states

Stricter rules in other states

Appears that Illinois makes no rules to protect the citizens from dishonesty but just makes it easier for those who choose to so.

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

5 Reasons to Go Back to One-Room Schools

5 Reasons to Go Back to One-Room Schools


We have discussed so many thoughts on public education, just wondered what the theories would be on this so called revival of small schools?