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Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Anonymous said...

The reason Peru does not have a swimming pool is that the people who have wants in Peru are not willing to participate in long term battles and all the politicians are aware of this. Peru is full of great starters and lousy finishers who are nowhere around at the end.
Peru is a town full of people waiting for the next guy to do it. If it had a active citizenship there would not be a tower in Washington Park limiting the potential of the park.
Peru has become a spoiled baby in regards to a sales tax which was initially started from income of the Peru Mall resulting in low property taxes. Yes this is the same empty mall, which now is known for outdated facilities and overcharged leases. From all appearances the day has arrived for local leadership and the economic director to prove their worth. Hopefully being handicapped by a self made late start is not going to cause a lousy finish.
Now please lets see how many people will invite me to move out of town rather than staying and making a effort to improve Peru

10:14 PM, August 30, 2017 

What Is The Limit of What the City Allows To Be Dumped in The City?

If you drive on 7th St. in the East End of Peru, you may have noticed a new owner at the property located in a residential part of Peru that will be come a new Peru business. I have no problem with the business but I do with the manner of construction that has been taking place.  Or I should say deconstruction.

A concrete block bldg on the property was taken down which left a huge pile of concrete bricks soon to be followed by the breakup of the old driveway.

Where does the city want this dumped? With the permission and the cities knowledge the entire bldg and driveway was dumped into the large ravine area between Monks Avenue and 6th Street on the east side. Of course you all know that a sanitary sewer runs through the center and the creek really fills up during periods of rain. To the north private ownership on both sides has kep it in its natural state and is a natural worded area with all that entails.

But south of the "'fill" which is the road  made to traverse across the ravine which was built many years ago. South is where there is a long standing issue of people trying :"to fill it up" which in some parts has caused Mother Nature to take over and cause land slippage and cause slides. It has been stabilized by allowing trees and foilage to keep it mostly in place but sometimes it continues moving, yes nature is alive.

A large section of the land which has been stable for years has now had tons of broken concrete slabs dumped onto it day after day and yes with the approval of the city of Peru. That includes our Public Works Supervisor and whomever he has told about it. Heavy dump trucks over the city streets all day daily.  I thought we had ordinances on the books to prevent this type of thing from happening but evidently not. The fact that I have complained is probably part of why no help was received.

Yes the land owner wants this debris and maintains he has the right to do this and the Peru Police Dept. agrees also. I am writing this so if some time in the future people have problems with the drainage and a whole new generation is inhabiting this town, someone may find these words and know why it happened.

THE BUZZ: Tracy's comes to Peru Mall

THE BUZZ: Tracy's comes to Peru Mall

Well last week it was Bailey's a new slot place in downtown Peru and next month it will be a new slot place at the Mall. A bit of overkill, is this all Peru is capable of bringing into the city.? It's not like every other town in the area doesn't have their share of these businesses we are drowning in slots and I certainly don't know anyone who would travel to Peru just for that purpose. Every tavern, every restaurant almost.

New Sign Posted at the Playground Near the New Park

Canton police and fire departments soon to have same leader

Canton police and fire departments soon to have same leader

Interesting. This post was also put on the Peru Town Forum FB page and yes you may make a comment there.

Why did I make changes to not allow Anon to post any longer?  Well lets just say the privilege was abused and "crude and rude" was becoming the order of the day. There are people in town who don't have a problem signing there name but most tend to hide behind anon just because they find it a way to not be honest and make rude comments.

There is a lot going on in the city that the city fathers are not pleased with and it will not be discussed on the blog.

Evening hours could boost Ottawa retailers: '70 percent of retail spending takes place after 6 p.m'

Evening hours could boost Ottawa retailers: '70 percent of retail spending takes place after 6 p.m'

In other the way that towns used to exist is what the younger people of today really want. Peru has always said we can't do this or that because of the location of businesses along that line of travel I have always wondered and don't know if it would work but the 2 main streets in Peru also have parking lots in the back, is there any way we could utilize them and encourages businesses to build on the adjacent streets and on Peoria? Constructive ideas only needed.

Work by numbers

Work by numbers The good things about living here and the things that fall short.

Past Peru pool committee member: 'Isn't it about time credit should be given to the committee?'

Past Peru pool committee member: 'Isn't it about time credit should be given to the committee?'

There has been quite a FB discussion about this news article and yes people use their names..  So many people care about what is taking place in Peru but as usual are shut out of decisions even when it is for them and this park and splashpad are only one of them. Evidently another way for the city to show Volunteers, we will use you only when it benefits us and we get the credit.

Some has been posted on the Peru Town Forum FB page.

Peru Playground

If retail is failing, why don’t numbers show it?

If retail is failing, why don’t numbers show it?


Peru will be fine because of
WalMart, auto dealerships
and hardware stores.

Peru Township considers storm alarm presentation, purchases an emergency alarm for the office

Peru Township considers storm alarm presentation, purchases an emergency alarm for the office

If you subscribe to the N.T., can you give us an explanation for this purchase which on the surface does not make much sense.  What has the TWP been using all the years he has been located on Peoria St?

Woman IDs officials who 'bullied' her

Woman IDs officials who 'bullied' her

City officials and local resident in conflict. Maybe there needs to be special classes for people who are elected to city offices in how to communicate effectively with the residents of the city.

Surprise hit to local agencies tucked into the budget

Surprise hit to local agencies tucked into the budget

More on the hit to the cities and this time Gov. Rauner gets the demerits for encouraging this bad idea.

State Now Charging Communities a Fee So They Can Get Their Own Money

State Now Charging Communities a Fee So They Can Get Their Own Money

Please read, the state will now be charging local municipalities a fee to get the sales tax money owed to them, a processing fee.

Childrens Playground Equipment Unavailable to Kids of Peru

I was recently told about the fact that the recently purchased equipment that the  younger children of Peru were using which was located next to the former Washington School was no longer available to the kids in town.

Drive by the equipment now which is located directly west of the parking lot.  You will see unuseable newer equipment unused because it is fenced off from use and surrounded by weeds and all kinds of residue.


Anyone know why this wasn't moved over to where the rest of the playground equipment is on the west side of the park?

I see that the northeast corner of the new park has a layer of asphalt down. I thought that was the future home corner for the new Peru swimming pool.

Anyone see a layout available to the public yet?

Four Illinois House Members Break Taxpayer Protection Pledge With Vote In Favor 32% Income Tax Hike

Four Illinois House Members Break Taxpayer Protection Pledge With Vote In Favor 32% Income Tax Hike


Will Peru lose people and business because of this tax increase? We now have over 100 properties for sale here in Peru according to Zillow, will this encourage more to leave the area?

Bruxton Analytic Company Peru is Considering Hiring Them

The cost of using the analytics company would be $50,000 a year.  The council will make the decision at a later date.  

Peru is evidently concerned about the many closures of retail occuring in the city especially in the Peru Mall. For $50,000 per year the company will research who comes to Peru and what they are looking for. This would be a 3 year deal I was told.

Help me make a list of who we currently pay to bring retail into the city. We can start with the economic director Vickery and his Oval Wacker Co. We currently have a Lobbyist in Springfield for 24,000 per year. His contract is due to be renewed in a short time. We also pay to maintain a web site for x amout of dollars. And...

Peru’s water may look like milk during hydrant flushing

Peru’s water may look like milk during hydrant flushing

If I understand this correctly all of Peru may experience "awful" water for the rest of the summer.  You will get NO warnings.  Ok our water turned to "crap" yesterday, rusty, milky and I will certainly not drink anything that looks like that. Who in the city knows when water is safe to drink?  Is Test testing this every day?  OK, so the Water Store should be doubling or tripling their business like now.  To be honest I never drink Peru water and have not for many many years but I at least want to be able to rinse my fruit and veggies in the water, well so ends that.

A new police station could be in Peru's future

A new police station could be in Peru's future

What happened to the new Illinois Valley Regional Dispatch Center at IVCC? I thought that La Salle and Peru would be dispatched out of that center?

Now we know for sure that Mayor Harl found the money tree .

An updated version is now online speaking to the cost, the Mayor said they have the funding. Location would remain in downtown Peru and no specifics given.

June 12, 2017 Peru City Council

Peru Council meets at 7 p.m. today. There is a committee of a whole meeting before hand, but it is closed session only.

Illinois Local Governments own more than 270,000 vehicles –

Illinois Local Governments own more than 270,000 vehicles –


How many times have you seen this in Peru?  Through the years this has been brought up and nothing done by our city government, especially in years past but possibly still taking place. Would you agree with this?

This Is My Country Starring the Blue Angels

Court Strikes Down Police Department Social Media Policy In Ho-Hum Non-Precedent Setting But Widely Discussed Decision - Fire Law Blog

Court Strikes Down Police Department Social Media Policy In Ho-Hum Non-Precedent Setting But Widely Discussed Decision - Fire Law Blog

Former firefighter's speech heats up Peru council (WITH VIDEO)

Former firefighter's speech heats up Peru council (WITH VIDEO)

A long time Peru resident from a family who has long served this city.  Joseph Riordan was a Peru Police Officer and 2 of Tom's brothers have been on the Peru PFD.

Volunteers wanted for Avenger fly-in and veterans salute

Volunteers wanted for Avenger fly-in and veterans salute