One Normal Place TIF proves fake news is easy

By: Diane Benjamin I downloaded the TIF report for you. See yesterday’s story for directions on how to look up information on the Comptroller’s website yourself: https://blnnews.com/2020/09/29/normal-pay-attention-uptown-tif-report/ This story will prove TIF reports can say whatever the Town of Normal wants them to say. When a TIF doesn’t generate enough money to pay the bills, […]

One Normal Plaza and Nick Africano

By:  Diane Benjamin From time to time a reader has left a comment about the deal Nick Africano had with the Town of Normal pertaining to the old Soldiers and Sailors property.  I decided to investigate. Here’s what I know: At the September 18, 2017 meeting this check for $483,900 was issued after the old […]