Yes, of course this would be number one. I’m not denying that the expressway needed some improvements. Some of those exit ramps were very dangerous and needed to be reconstructed. But isn’t this overhaul a bit excessive? I mean, do we really need six to eight lanes of traffic through Peoria? It’s almost … Continue reading 1. The I-74 Overhaul
9. Mt. Hawley Road between Knoxville and Giles Lane. Why does the city let the school completely close the road during the entire school day? Isn’t that a bit of overkill, considering they have a flashing light and a crossing guard? Besides, are the kids trapsing back and forth across the street every minute of the … Continue reading 9 Most Irritating Traffic Situations in Peoria
No sooner had I sent my last message, then my wife went into labor. Our son was born at 4:50 a.m. today (April 17). So, no blogging for now…. I’ll get back to it in a couple of days!
The Journal Star has been getting a lot of letters to the editor berating Sandra Fritz and the Citizens for Community Values because they sponsored an advisory referendum asking whether nude dancing should be banned in Peoria (over 60% of voters voted in favor of a ban). The argument generally is along the lines of … Continue reading Nude Dancing Advocates Keep Writing
Chiefs lose again tonight, 14-2 against Wisconsin. Sure am glad they brought in the Cubs affiliate…. All that winning the last couple years was a real drag. This is more like it!