Lack of comprehension may be to blame. Politics is not.
A small but vocal segment of Peoria County residents are upset with the county’s Board of Review.
Why?
Because personal feelings and politics no longer factor into the decision making process. Rather, the current board bases its decisions on the evidence presented by property owners during the appeals process. If the evidence does not support a decrease in assessed value, then a decrease will not be granted. Frustrating? Sure, if you’re not used to being told “no.”

It has always been my understanding that property taxes should be based off the fair market value of your home and that figure is derived from what your home would bring on the open market. 
This is not how the current system works.

Four years ago I stood looking down a road. A van was taking my son to deliver him to the United States Marine Corps.

I’m sure many have heard of a grass-roots effort called the Pickens' Plan.

This effort is spearheaded by wealthy industrialist T. Boone Pickens who sees a problem with America's energy policy.

Editor,
As I looked out of the window of my North Peoria home at the recently freshly fallen snow I was taken back to my childhood.                                          

It occurred to me that most folks that read the Lifestyles section in a newspaper are treated to beautiful pictures and descriptions of large incredibly furnished and decorated homes. Many of those houses are the envy of the neighborhood, and are truly part of the American dream.