by Diane Benjamin I’m sure you heard the plans for another hotel in Uptown Normal – across the street from the Marriott. From what I can tell, this property was purchased from Commerce Bank in 2007 or early 2008 for $1,550,000. Given the history of Uptown, Normal may be planning on GIVING this property to […]
The 2012 election has often been described as the most pivotal since 1860. This statement is not hyperbole. If Barack Obama is re-elected the United States will never be the same, nor will it be able to re-capture its once lofty status as the most dominant nation in the history of mankind. The overwhelming majority […]
On August 8th For The Good of Illinois sent the following email to subscribers. It is a story that should be broadcast ALL over Illinois! Businesses are leaving Illinois for states with friendlier business climates. Tax Hike Mike Frerichs is being challenged by John Bambenek for Illinois Senate. Christine Radogno, minority leader of the […]
My Name Is America Crank up the Volume, bet you can’t listen just once. Enough bad news for today.
by Diane Benjamin At 10:00pm last night the east side was peaceably dark, no red blinking lights. At 6:00am this morning they were back – yes the windmills are turning again. If you don’t understand that Wind Energy is not sustainable due to the high cost, watch this video. At least T. Boone lost his […]
Bloomington and Normal both DEFEATED electric aggregation in March for numerous reasons. The biggest being: Nobody informed the voters it would be on the ballot! It was cutely worded to make people think the “government is looking out for you”. Bunk. Did they inform you THEY would make money too? Did they tell you it […]
A mere two weeks ago CITYWATCH dropped the Hile Bombshell – an expose’ that revealed a multi-levelled, multi-layered and multi-year plan that exploited two entire communities, slanted objectives, and distorted the process in which to get there. What was essentially a confession of sorts, no less an admission of facts, local consultant/facilitator, Julie Hile of the Hile Group, disclosed […]
August 9, 2012 DAY 6! Investigators are now looking into what’s going on-hopefully more information today. One possible theory: The contract to sell electricity has expired and they don’t presently have a customer to purchase the electricity. The Carlock Wind Farm has not been operating for at least the last 2 days either. The 2 […]
Below is a copy of Dr. Gill’s statement along with commentary as to where he is wrong. Statement of Dr. David Gill on Endorsement of Senator Dick Durbin Published on: August 5, 2012 Thank you Senator Durbin. I’m humbled by your support and look forward to being YOUR Congressman in Washington, and partnering with you […]
Comparison of 2 Republicans elected to the House in 2010: http://www.legistorm.com/salaries.html Rep. Joe Walsh (-Illinois, 8th) – Staff Salary Data Total Salary Expenditures 01/01/2012 – 03/31/2012 | $176,792 2012 $176,792 10/01/2011 – 12/31/2011 | $225,076 07/01/2011 – 09/30/2011 | $154,520 04/01/2011 – 06/30/2011 | $158,866 01/01/2011 – 03/31/2011 | $98,900 2011 $637,362 Rep. Adam Kinzinger […]
I have seen many comments that compare Obama with Hitler. Those who ignore or forget history are condemned to repeat it. Obama is counting on the majority of American voters to forget or ignore that dark times of World History and just how Hitler took power because he is following that same path. One of […]
January 2010 Oil price 1/15: 78.00 (NYSE) Scott Brown (R) wins Sen. Edward Kennedy’s (D-Mass.) old seat; health care reform on the ropes. Supreme Court issues major decision on campaign finance reform; Democrats vow to pursue legislative fix. President Obama delivers State of the Union address; Justice Samuel Alito shakes head as Obama scolds high-court […]
by Diane Benjamin Below is a video of an event held May 23, 2012 in Normal. Since it only had 18 views, I assume you missed it. Mayor Koos speaks starting around 4 minutes to around 9. He discusses curb side recycling and how 9 out of 10 citizens attending and speaking at a council […]
Biggest problems facing the country: (in no particular order) massive debt illegal immigration high unemployment high energy prices housing crisis healthcare costs What do they all have in common? Government CAUSED them! massive debt – obvious, we are adding over $1 Trillion of debt a year illegal immigration – Federal government has failed it’s duty […]
By: Charles Nicholson Dear Governor Quinn: I read your statement in an article today (7/31/12) in the Chicago WLS news stating, “I’ve sworn an oath to uphold our constitution, every single amendment,” and “I believe in it, the right to bear arms. But I also believe there is a right to public safety.” Governor, […]
If you know NOTHING about Agenda 21 – watch this video: False-Choices-The-Story-of-Agenda-21-713151488 The entire “Uptown” Normal was redeveloped for “sustainability”. Here are pictures of 2 new buildings – commerce on the main floor, apartments above: Uptown is covered with these buildings! The town wants to build another one in the empty lot across from the […]
Sheriff Emery referred me to a story written by Charlie Schlenker at WGLT radio. It goes into more depth and explains the problems more completely: http://wglt.org/wireready/news/2012/07/05173_CJCC_Immmig_depth_180058.shtml by Diane Benjamin A letter to the Editor in today’s Pantagraph from a local member of Latinos United For Change and Illinois Peoples Action caught my attention. They […]
Click on the links below to see the current pensions being paid to retirees of District 87 and Unit 5. In 2009 the average HOUSEHOLD income in McLean County was $56,027 http://www.city-data.com/county/McLean_County-IL.html The average Social Check in 2012 is $1,230 or $14,760 a year http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/13/~/average-monthly-social-security-benefit-for-a-retired-worker The pension system at ALL levels of government was set […]
