More Property Taxes Normal Doesn’t Owe

By:  Diane Benjamin Ever heard “Watch the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves”? The Town of Normal is not only not “watching the pennies”, they aren’t watching dollars either.  (YOUR DOLLARS) These bills are “presented” for Monday night – nobody is suppose to ask questions. Start with the One Uptown Circle Rent.  […]

Let’s Revisit the Route 66 Gas Station/Gift Shop

By:  Diane Benjamin The location is 305 Pine in Normal – the former Sprague’s Service Station.  It is supposedly historic and a Route 66 attraction. The Town of Normal: paid off Terri Ryburn’s mortgage – $229,000 gave Ryburn $5000 bought the lot next door for $24,000 paid $148,000 to replace the parking lot paid property […]