Essex Development Controversy: Will Covenants Protect Property Owners?

By: Diane Benjamin What does this screen shot from last night’s Normal Town Council meeting tell you? . Does the Deputy Clerk have her hand over her heart? It sure doesn’t look like it. The citizens of Normal are paying the salary, benefits, and pension for a Deputy Clerk who refuses to say the Pledge […]

Proposed Essex Development, Collie Ridge, Corner of Shelbourne and Beech

By: Diane Benjamin I have been contacted by numerous residents of Normal regarding this development. The property was originally zoned for single-family use but was abruptly rezoned for multi-family housing in the heart of a single-family neighborhood. Area residents fear this will disrupt their tranquil lifestyle, increasing traffic and crime. Normal’s leadership appears unresponsive to […]

Collie Ridge Covenants

h/t a reader Below is a page from the covenants stating only single family dwellings are allowed. This can be changed if the current residents agree. Expect that to be the next step.

Collie Ridge/Essex paused (for now)

By: Diane Benjamin The below was posted in a Facebook group fighting to keep their single family housing neighborhood. Just because it was withdrawn for January 4th doesn’t mean it won’t be back. Don’t let you guard down!

Canceled – Normal’s Planning Commission

By: Diane Benjamin The Town needs more time to “convince” area single family home owners to stop objecting: Good thing it also gives the area homeowners more time to organize opposition!