The Holy Trinity Council Scam

By: Diane Benjamin Aldermen Jenna Kearns and Kent Lee did not attend last night’s meeting. That is important to remember for what happened. First, Monsignor Jason Gray from the Peoria Diocese asked the council to not override the wishes of the property owner who does not want to be designated as an historic landmark because […]

UPDATE: Koos thinks citizens are a joke

No special meeting posted, a demolition permit will likely be issued very soon.  Planning to vote now? By:  Diane Benjamin Chris Koos seems to have forgotten he does not have overwhelming support from the citizens of Normal:  (2017 election results) 12 more votes would have ended the Koos reign of debt and development terror. The […]

Are all Commissions really a joke?

By:  Diane Benjamin We know Bloomington’s Police Review Board (PSCRB) has been in existence for a year, held lots of meetings, prepared information for citizens, and has yet to hear one complaint.  Anybody think it was set up as a “feel good” board and never intended to hear complaints? Now we will see if Normal’s Historic […]