Normal Planning Commission TODAY
By: Diane Benjamin I expect lots of opposition to show up for this meeting: . Media coverage should be enlightening. I won’t be covering it.
Month: May 2025
Noem in Springfield
By: Diane Benjamin A reader saw my post yesterday with Krystle Able’s call for activism, so she went to Springfield. https://blnnews.com/2025/05/07/normal-elected-a-child/ Secretary Kristie Noem spoofed them and didn’t speak at the governor’s mansion as advertised. Instead she spoke on the street where Springfield resident Emma Shafer (community organizer) was stabbed to death by her former […]
The Truth About Gender Affirmation for Children: Risks Uncovered
By: Diane Benjamin https://freebeacon.com/latest-news/sex-change-procedures-for-minors-cause-irreversible-damage-for-very-weak-evidence-of-benefit-hhs-report/ Article title: Sex-Change Procedures for Minors Cause ‘Irreversible’ Damage for ‘Very Weak Evidence of Benefit’: HHS Report Excerpts: The Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday released a comprehensive review warning that sex-change surgeries and interventions for minors carry “significant risks” but have “very weak evidence of benefit.” “Our duty […]
Normal Elected a Child
By: Diane Benjamin Is this how adults act? Is this how the elected act in a civilized society? This is democracy? . Her “job” allows her to travel to Springfield to make noise? She gets paid for being a nut? Normal Township is subsidizing activism? I wonder if Krystle sticks her fingers in her ears […]
Agenda Posting Violation by Leroy City Council
By: Diane Benjamin https://www.leroy.org/government/city-hall/city-council The Open Meetings Act requires posting an Agenda 48 hours in advance of a meeting. Leroy didn’t post one for the meeting they held last night. Below is a screen shot from 7:30 this morning proving nothing was posted: . Are they trying to hide the fact they raised water/sewer rates? […]
Watch: Bus Illegal Turn Caught on Camera
By: Diane Benjamin A reader with a dash cam sent me the video below. (I really need one!) The location is 6 Points Road, where a train is blocking traffic going straight. A bus is positioned in front of the vehicle with the dash cam. The bus behind it crosses the double yellow line to […]
Property Tax Scam – Part 2 (Corrected)
By: Diane Benjamin All of the information on local properties was found on the County Property Tax Inquiry website: https://mcleanil.devnetwedge.com/ Tax rates in Bloomington depend on whether the house is in Unit 5 or District 87. All of Normal is Unit 5. Correction to previous versions: . The houses below were chosen to represent various […]
Property Taxes Scam – Part 1
By: Diane Benjamin I’ve been looking at property tax bills since Friday. The results will be printed tomorrow, I want time to review it one last time. Meanwhile, these two links will give you a preview. Both are also in tomorrow’s story: https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/why-property-tax-illegal https://constructioncoverage.com/research/average-property-tax-by-state-county-city
3 Things you need to know
By: Diane Benjamin 1) Bloomington (and Normal) placed 20th on a list of worst places to live in Illinois for retirees: https://consumergravity.com/worst-towns-retirees-illinois/ Two reasons are listed. Healthcare costs are higher than the national average and you have to travel to get specialized care. The second reason given is Public Transportation that doesn’t fully meet the […]
“Hopeful”?
By: Diane Benjamin Are you “hopeful” knowing this guy teaches at Unit 5 and serves on the County Board? Are you “hopeful” knowing his wife was just elected to the Bloomington City Council? . Woke and mad is a winning message? Are you “hopeful” seeing this? Diversity is just a talking point. The 2 Wards […]
Two Things you Need to Know
By: Diane Benjamin 1) I attended the swearing-in ceremony yesterday. I estimate the BCPA auditorium was about two-thirds full. Alderman Sheila Montney wasn’t able to attend; I’m sure she will be sworn in soon. The right oath of office was used! A reception was held downstairs afterward. It was fun talking to lots of different […]
Illinois Wants High Electric Rates
By: Diane Benjamin One day residents are told they have to opt out of electric aggregation 40% rate increases by May 7th. Now WGLT is reporting via the Ecology Action Center (EAC) residents should wait and maybe opt out later: https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2025-04-29/ecology-action-centers-advice-wait-and-see-about-electric-rates Meanwhile Corn Belt Electric customers won’t have the huge increases – unless the State […]