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Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

5 things to know

By: Diane Benjamin 1) Other counties are working to protect their citizens from illegal aliens being dumped on them: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-illinois-migrants-grundy-county-20231228-ohorvkbn6beunfc37clltrfrcu-story.html McLean County has a homeless problem and lack of housing problem. The County Board needs to act before they can’t. https://blnnews.com/2023/12/28/local-election-issue-illegal-immigration/ Even Chris Koos knows housing here isn’t available: https://www.25newsnow.com/2023/12/29/housing-crunch-would-get-even-tighter-if-migrants-come-town-says-area-mayor/ When Trump was president Koos defended Normal’s sactuary status: https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2018/05/normal-mayor-defends-citys-sanctuary-city-status-and-responds-i-am-an-animal-to-president-trump.html 2) […]

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Normal: Buy Chicago

By:  Diane Benjamin The Normal Town Council had a long meeting last night by their standards.  They discussed employee health benefits and wellness programs at length.  I didn’t write about it before the meeting because I was waiting to see their comments. Normal has worked with Advocate for over a decade developing a wellness program […]

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Holding a gun to the Republican’s head

by:  Diane Benjamin The Democrats called Republicans terrorist, hostage takers, and many other vile names when the GOP wanted to delay the implementation of ObamaCare.  The President said he would not negotiate with people holding a gun to his head. I’m not even sure it’s been 2 weeks since those comments.  How things change!  Have […]

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Ted Cruz Receives 8-Minute Standing Ovation In Return To TX After Shutdown Battle

Ted Cruz is being attacked because he is doing what he was elected to do.  That scares both Democrats and Republicans, they would prefer Mitt Romney types that won’t challenge the establishment.  Cruz’s approval ratings are skyrocketing among conservatives. SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, a favorite of the conservative Tea Party movement, […]

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If the 2009 Town Halls were bad for Democrats, just wait

by Diane Benjamin The GOP has one last chance to keep their base.  Conservatives have had enough of collusion and capitulation with Democrats.  We’ve had enough of John Boehner, Eric Cantor, Mitch McConnell, and John McCain. If the GOP does not vote to DEFUND ObamaCare – they own it! A majority of Americans don’t want […]