Tag: Mary Ann Ford

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

Uptown: Crony + Debt = Recovery?

By:  Diane Benjamin Crony capitalism is a term describing an economy in which success in business depends on close relationships between business people and government officials, commonly seen in within governments that practice Mixed Economics. Today Mary Ann Ford of the Pantagraph reported on a study by a group called Good Jobs First.  They touted […]

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

The Real Facts on the Normal purchase of the Underwood House

by:  Diane Benjamin The citizens of Normal are lucky that Koos has abandoned plans for the Underwood House.  The idea was to create a showcase of green technology so all citizens could see how to retro-fit their houses.  It would have cost you a fortune. Unlike what the Pantagraph reported today, there was no appraisal […]