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  • Boblee: Last year at Peoria High, we were squished on those bleachers like sardines. People talked and screamed...
  • The Mouse: Anyone willing to bet against Martin’s prediction? If so, I’ll take that bet!
  • Jon: No, Sharon, I’m not paid by D150 or the charter school. I do appreciate your example of the diffculties in...
  • Sharon assumes: that Jon is paid for PR by the charter school or district 150, so are we to assume she is paid for PR...
  • Sharon Crews: Jon, I erred in declaring a reason why these young people left the charter school–I do not know...
  • Jon: Charlie – I’m know at least one person for whom I’m pretty sure English takes much less effort...
  • Mahkno: At least when it dies, a bunch of County Board members will be on record for endorsing the bait n switch and...
  • Martin Palmer: You wonder.What a hoot! Other than Merle possably 2nd it it will die a quick death.
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  • Frustrated: Sorry Charlie – but science and math in the higher MS grades and HS require more effor for most...
  • charlie: “May(be) some (are)leaving Quest because the study of math and science involved a lot of...
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Another water main break

From a press release:

Due to a water main break, southbound Sterling Avenue will be closed between Bainter and Overhill. Please avoid this area and take an alternate route. Detour signs will be posted. This will remain closed until repairs are made and [...]

March 24th, 2008 | Category: City of Peoria, Illinois American Water | 4 comments

As expected, a variance is requested

On the agenda for the April 10, 2008, Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is this item:

CASE NO. ZBA 2878

Petitioner Franklin Scudder, on behalf of Richard Hayes, is requesting a 100% variance from the provisions of the Land Development Code for the Heart of Peoria Article 4.1.5.E.2. to eliminate and exceed the attached garage design standard of [...]

March 24th, 2008 | Category: City of Peoria, Heart of Peoria Plan | 10 comments

Thought experiment: Annexation

The date is November 21, 1964. The voters are going to the polls to decide whether Peoria should annex Richwoods Township. The voters approve annexation by a slim margin: only 336 votes.

But let’s do a little thought experiment, just for fun. Suppose that vote had gone the other way. Suppose the annexation [...]

March 24th, 2008 | Category: Annexation, City of Peoria | 4 comments