There’s a new subchannel for those who get their television over the air. It’s 43.2, a subchannel to WYZZ Fox 43. They’re showing “The Cool TV,” which plays music videos like you may remember seeing (if you’re old enough) back when MTV used to show music videos. “The Cool TV” says their programming is customized … Continue reading It’s like MTV was in the 80s, but it’s over the air
In a previous post, we looked at potential pitfalls in efforts to access China’s markets. Specifically, it appears that access comes with a high cost: supplying Chinese competitors with proprietary technology. Another example of this was recently exposed in the Wall Street Journal: When the Japanese and European companies that pioneered high-speed rail agreed to … Continue reading Cat’s growing presence in China — Is it a good thing? Part 2
The Illinois Attorney General’s office issued the following ruling in a letter dated November 16, 2010: Dear President Wolfmeyer: On February 16 and February 18, 2010, this Office received three Requests for Review alleging a violation of the Open Meetings Act (OMA) (5 ILCS 120/1 et-seq.) by the Peoria School District 150 Board of Education. … Continue reading Attorney General says D150 did not violate OMA
On the City Council agenda for Tuesday is a request to strip the Roanoke Apartments building of its historic landmark status. The Journal Star reports: Second District City Councilwoman Barbara Van Auken said all sides in the issues have been involved in discussions about the fate of the property, including members of the Central Illinois … Continue reading Historic landmark could be delisted
In an earlier post I explained why I thought the Mayor was not breaking any laws by using City stationery to write letters of support for another candidate. However, just because something is not illegal, that doesn’t make it a wise or appropriate thing to do. Another letter has surfaced written by Ardis on City … Continue reading Just because it’s not illegal doesn’t mean you should do it
The Journal Star did a good job of covering this: By a 9-1 vote, the City Council approved a tax on natural gas usage, which would equate to roughly $24 to $25 a year for the typical residential customer of Ameren Illinois…. Originally, the council had planned to approve a 3.5-cent-per-therm – a measurement of … Continue reading New utility tax proposed for Peoria
A 19-year-old Illinois Central College student is the sixth person to seek election to an at-large seat on the Peoria City Council. George Azouri of 3638 W. Cassadaga Ct. in the City’s fourth district filed his petitions with the Peoria Election Commission on Tuesday. He’s a student member of ICC’s Board of Trustees, and was … Continue reading 19-year-old to run for Council
From the Journal Star: The School Board on Monday voiced a consensus seeking what amounts to about $69 million in local property taxes next year, an increase of about 1 percent, but far less than the 6.5 percent increase requested last year…. The proposed levy would add about $18 [to a $100,000 home]…. Prompting that … Continue reading D150 to raise property taxes again
From my inbox: Mayor Jim Ardis is encouraging the community to support small business merchants by declaring November 27th as Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which are traditionally the busiest shopping days of the year. “Peoria is fortunate to have a unique mix of small businesses and … Continue reading Mayor wants you to buy local this Christmas
From my inbox: WORLD-FAMOUS BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES TO APPEAR IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS PEORIA, IL, NOVEMBER 15, 2010 – The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, are scheduled to make several appearances in the area on Wednesday November 17, Friday November 19 Saturday November 20 and Sunday November 21. All … Continue reading Budweiser Clydesdales coming to Peoria