posted: 9 hrs ago
by PeoriaIllinoisan
"When Gatehouse doesn't own your paper you can print all kinds of useful things ...
... such as the agenda for the local City Council meeting!
Unfortunately , the SouthernIllinoisan was just purchased by Paxton Media who has the same M.O. as Gatehouse. Hopefully they're not quite as bad.
So If you can make it down to Harrisburg in time, here's the agenda for tonight's meeting.
The Harrisburg City Council will hold a meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 2..."
posted: 12 hrs ago
by PeoriaIllinoisan
"I *must* have a cushy job
I was asked if I was retired. No... so where do you work? Here.
The guy is a jackass everytime I seen him. Today, besides insulting me, he complained about the prices of cigars, as he bought one, snipped off the end and left the wrapper, butt and tobacco clippings all over the counter - you know, for the little people to clean up...."
posted: 1 day, 4 hrs ago
by PeoriaIllinoisan
"Why do we allow car window tinting?
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The fatal shooting of Dexter Reed in Chicago brings this question to light, again. Dexter Reed was pulled over for not wearing a seat belt; a dubious reason at best, but that's another argument. He was a known felon and the police knew who they were pulling over. He also had tinted..."
posted: 1 day, 6 hrs ago
by PeoriaIllinoisan
"No protests in Peoria?
Did I miss something or are all the Bradley students being nice boys and girls?..."
posted: 2 days, 3 hrs ago
by PeoriaIllinoisan
"Trivia Tuesday - Back by Popular Demand!
(1) Texas-based Caterpillar Inc is one of only 30 companies on this pretigious list.
(2) Six counties border Peoria county. One of these does not. Fulton, Knox, Marshall, McLean, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford.
(3) After the City of Peoria, which township is largest by population?
(4) Which Peoria county township is smallest by population?
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(5) By weight, what is the largest fis..."
posted: 2 days, 17 hrs ago
by tntrecycling
"You ever notice like property that needs cleaned?
While working noticing a yard that for years has cars and such things on it. While taking to the gentleman that owns the property. I ask about clean up. He said oh hell no that's what keeps me going. Ok The city fines me for the property, so he pays the fine. It's paid for he said. Until the next notice which about every year.
Never looked at it like big companies with happenings. What do they do pay a fine. Even though the damage is still there...."
posted: 3 days, 6 hrs ago
by tntrecycling
"Questions on protesting?
Is yelling directly at an officer and trying to force the line a protest.
I know each place has laws on such things. When the crowd is over a number of people things change.
Should you not have to get permission or permit to protest Yes or No?..."
posted: 3 days, 6 hrs ago
by AverageSue
"Trump and the Fed
https://thehill.com/b usiness/4624880-trump-sec ond-term-fed-powell-poten tial-plan/
Nothing to see here. Move along!..."
posted: 3 days, 6 hrs ago
by bn13814
"https://youtu.be /7XsZbp93Yc4
S un Country Airlines N841SY, a Boeing 737-800 operating as Flight No. 8663 on a ferry flight from Minneapolis/St. Paul late-afternoon Monday, April 29, 2024, is on final approach to Runway 22 at Peoria International Airport. Shortly, it is shown parked at Gate 10 at the main passenger terminal. The plane will operate an "Honor Flight" to Washington, DC on April 30, departing after sunrise, returning after sunset...."
posted: 3 days, 11 hrs ago
by AntiRanchDrssng
"Tipping vs. non-tipping
There seems to be this ongoing fight whether tipping (mostly at restaurants) should be eliminated and the restaurants should just pay a higher wage.
Now, most waitstaff I know would hate that because I know they make bank, especially when its busy. But let's look at it.
For example, $12 for a burger and fries. Add 11% (or thereabouts) Peoria tax plus a 20% tip. You are out the door for +/- $15.72. Now kill the tip and raise the price 25% to pay "living wage" and the increase in va..."
posted: 3 days, 13 hrs ago
by tntrecycling
"With wages going up?
Would than mean as well that when your order is placed. You get what you order and its correct?
Will your order be complete with napkins and a smile with a thank you hope to see you again...."
posted: 3 days, 15 hrs ago
by kraziebill
"Here comes your tax bill....
Available online, so probably being mailed out this week..
And yep, they went up
$12 more for garbage and of course PPS 150 raised their rate, but most increase is from the new assessed valuations...."
posted: 3 days, 17 hrs ago
by tntrecycling
"Salvation Army Peoria Illinois.
With all the outstanding work that is done by these ones. That building that they want and to take down the old Labor temp building.
Why not renovate it to provide food, showers, laundry, rooms, and help for ones in need. They invest so much in revitalizing buildings downtown in the warehouse district...."
posted: 4 days ago
by PeoriaIllinoisan
"Should we ban menthol cigarettes?
The Biden administration thinks so, but in an election year, not so much. Here's the deal, menthol creates a smoother smoke and reduces irritation, masking the harmful effects of smoking. Menthol is also the popular choice among minorities - by a wide margin.
So why ban menthol? It's not inherently more dangerous than smoking a regular cigarette, and smoking a joint isn't healthy for you either but we're going the opposite way with that. If you're going to ban it, the..."
