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  • Emtronics: Yes that was my point Fred. Apples and Oranges Why does our Museum think it’s Chicago?
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Public education ain’t what it used to be

Readin’, writin’, and ‘rithmetic. Two out of three ain’t bad for us Illinoisans:

Illinois high school juniors no longer will be tested on writing skills during the state’s standardized tests every spring, eliminating the last Illinois writing exam and shaving about $2.4 million amid budgetary shortfalls…. “Good teachers, good schools, good principals don’t need [...]

July 6th, 2011 | Tags: , | Category: Education, State of Illinois | 26 comments

Redistricting committee forwards Map #12 to full Council

The City Council’s redistricting committee voted to recommend Map #12 to the full Council for discussion:

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I was out of town and unable to attend the meeting. But the Journal Star reports the map was approved by a 3-1 vote. Voting in favor were Barbara Van Auken [...]

July 6th, 2011 | Tags: , | Category: City Council, City of Peoria, Redistricting | 7 comments