tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671777.post2125427638571604131..comments2023-10-21T05:31:04.705-05:00Comments on Merle Widmer's PEORIA WATCH: Chicago Cubs Do Not Plan to Renew Their Contract With the Peoria ChiefsMerle Widmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08788275198834985986noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671777.post-62710339505349477212012-09-27T10:25:54.753-05:002012-09-27T10:25:54.753-05:00A pair of audits shows the Chicago Cubs' Class...A pair of audits shows the Chicago Cubs' Class A affiliate in Peoria is losing hundreds of thousands of dollars a season. One audit raises questions about the long-term ability of the team to continue.<br /><br />The Journal-Star in Peoria reports that the Peoria Chiefs lost $848,000 in 2010 and $678,000 in 2009. Losses in both 2008 and 2007 topped $400,000.<br /><br />The audits were filed with the Peoria County Supervisor of Assessment's Office as part of the Chiefs' appeal of the taxable value of its stadium.<br /><br />One of the audits by the Clifton Gunderson accounting firm raises "substantial doubt about the ability to continue as a going concern." <br /><br />http://www.sj-r.com/breaking/x545129306/Audits-show-Peoria-Chiefs-losing-moneysteven edward streighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401227642461826748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671777.post-34498059898672090012012-08-22T01:05:05.140-05:002012-08-22T01:05:05.140-05:00Let's get some of that Obama/Pelosi stimulus m...Let's get some of that Obama/Pelosi stimulus money. <br /><br />Here's a shovel ready project. <br /><br />Tear down the Chiefs Stadium and build a homeless shelter for the Obamanomics "Jobless Recovery" miracle.<br /><br />Chiefs to lose Cubs affiliation.<br /><br />Now this boondoggle is completely done. <br /><br />Wonder if the owners will give themselves another raise and bonus for this great achievement?steven edward streighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401227642461826748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671777.post-60567372319781872692012-08-21T22:26:08.944-05:002012-08-21T22:26:08.944-05:00Rocky was surprised? Hmmm.Rocky was surprised? Hmmm.Merle Widmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04267875223386924271noreply@blogger.com