New Alderman Jenna Kearns is Jenn Carrillo 2.0

By: Diane Benjamin Thanks to no one else running in Ward 1 last April a socialists walked on to the Bloomington City Council without a fight. Nice folks. You should know Jenna Kearns does not say the Pledge of Allegiance which means her oath of office to the Constitution of both the US and State […]

Toss Barnett GOP

By: Diane Benjamin h/t a reader Current Democrat County Board member Sharon Chung announced she is running for the 91st State Rep seat: Proving yet again Josh Barnett is a Republican in name only: https://pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/mclean-county-board-member-sharon-chung-running-for-illinois-house-seat/article_68d61f3c-e27b-5305-81ff-e0e133f0c999.html There is a bigger issue however! Chung has Joel Studebaker listed as her Treasurer: https://illinoissunshine.org/committees/34779/ Why did Sharon Chung team […]

Locals open mouth and insert foot

By: Diane Benjamin One lesson I learned years ago was: Get the facts before writing If you think facts come from the Main Stream Media you are wrong. They print propaganda for the Democrat Party, not truth. I’ve deleted many comments because quoting their facts is just what media wants you to do. Truth is […]

As Seen on Facebook + some fun

By:  Diane Benjamin True socialists.  They were never taught everybody isn’t guaranteed equal outcomes.  People who develop talents worth more earn more.  Systemic injustice exists only in the brain of those expecting compensation inconsistent with their abilities.  This is why the Bloomington City Council should disregard Jenn’s demands.  Her goal is forcing socialism, not personal responsibility.  […]

Illinois is #1

By:  Diane Benjamin WalletHub published a study of State taxation in March.  WallettHub is Tari Renner’s favorite study to quote since in the past they have rated Bloomington as a great place to live.  Those days should be over. https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-to-be-a-taxpayer/2416/#complete-rankings Including the District of Columbia, Illinois ranks #1 with highest tax burden! “Taxpayers in the […]