"The X Factor" Visits the Heights

On Saturday April 16th, there will be try-outs at Tower Park for the new Simon Cowell Fox TV Series, "The X Factor." It's sort of a pumped up "American Idol," in that there is no age limit for the participants, and those trying out can do so in duets, groups of singers, etc.

This will be the only try-out in Central Illinois. The two winners will get "front of the line" passes to the next step in the try-out process, in Chicago. This is a huge advantage over the rest of the people who will be in line.

The "show" will start around 10 a.m., and conclude around 3 p.m. Sign up is through the Fox 43 website. Even if you're not actually participating, it should be a great time, watching all of the local talent perform. And, of course, we hope you'll continue your visit to Peoria Heights throughout our restaurants, gift shops, and beyond.

We hope to see you there!

Thank You for A Solid Victory

The voter turn-out in the Heights was much lower than most would have expected. Under 12% is amazingly low, BUT thank you to all of you (no matter who you voted for), who took the time out of your day to vote on April 5.

The Independent candidates scored a solid victory, particularly with the lower voter turn-out. Congratulations to Bryan Harn, Jeff Goett, & Debbie Reichert. We will continue working even harder towards making Peoria Heights an even better to place to live and do business in.

The financially difficult times will continue for the foreseeable future, no doubt. But, we cannot allow ourselves to stagnate, or worse, regress. We've improved our services a great deal over the last several years; helped make the Heights a destination point; and we're on the cusp of going even further with our progressive plans.

Thank you again to the voters of Peoria Heights.

Please Vote for the Independent Trustee Candidates on April 5

I am backing, and asking you to vote for, the Independent candidates for Trustee in Peoria Heights on April 5. They are:

Bryan Harn

Jeff Goett

Debra Reichert

All three of these candidates are lifelong Peoria Heights residents. They have the well being and progress of our Village as their number one goals.

Two of the People's Party candidates did not even bother to show up for the Meet the Candidates Night a couple of weeks ago. DID NOT even bother to show up! The President of the People's Party is former mayor Earl Carter. I don't think I have to add anything else to that statement.

Your vote on April 5 is very, very important. The status of the Peoria Heights Village Board can change in just ONE election, let alone two.

Please make sure you exercise your right to vote on Tuesday. Thanks!