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Skeptical Morris: December 2007
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To look at events, government, and media, in and around Morris and Grundy County (Illinois) with a skeptical eye. Saturday, December 15, 2007. Jerry Weller (R-Guatemala) is crying because Jesse Jackson Jr. snuck an amendment into the Defense bill that reversed Weller's 2005 amendment that gave control over the third airport to Will County. Posted by skepticalmorris at 6:44 PM. Links to this post. Morris, Illinois, United States. View my complete profile. The Morris Daily Herald. The Coal City Courant.
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Skeptical Morris: February 2009
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To look at events, government, and media, in and around Morris and Grundy County (Illinois) with a skeptical eye. Saturday, February 21, 2009. Helpful Hints for Mr. Capron. Apparently, someone at the radio station reads us, so here are some suggestions to improve the newscasts:. Learn the local geography. For example, just because it has a Gardner Road address, doesn't mean it's in. Less meeting agendas, more hard news. Ask the "locals" how to pronounce names you're not familiar with. Links to this post.
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Skeptical Morris: March 2009
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To look at events, government, and media, in and around Morris and Grundy County (Illinois) with a skeptical eye. Monday, March 30, 2009. Everybody's happy about the agreement that the schools reached with the city to extend the TIF for 12 more years. Some of the school board candidates are even using the agreement in their campaigns. This leads to the second problem. The TIF is a de facto way for the city to tax the rural areas. Why? The school boards, especially, should be ashamed. Links to this post.
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Skeptical Morris: April 2010
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To look at events, government, and media, in and around Morris and Grundy County (Illinois) with a skeptical eye. Friday, April 30, 2010. MDH begins charging for access. Jeez, to read the comments about this, you'd think it was the end of the world. As we see it, they're just a bunch of whiny freeloaders. Yes, the Herald leaves a lot to be desired; but it's cheap entertainment! News CSJ will have is from Ottawa. Posted by skepticalmorris at 9:27 PM. Links to this post. Morris, Illinois, United States.
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Skeptical Morris: October 2007
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To look at events, government, and media, in and around Morris and Grundy County (Illinois) with a skeptical eye. Thursday, October 18, 2007. This is what we have to say about the Morris TIF:. The Morris TIF has been abused ever since it was created. When the TIF district was drawn, it included virtually every piece of non-residential property in the city limits. No way could all. Of that land qualify for TIF status, but the City Council approved it anyway. Why? Morris is not unique in its abuse of TIF; ...
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Skeptical Morris: June 2007
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To look at events, government, and media, in and around Morris and Grundy County (Illinois) with a skeptical eye. Tuesday, June 26, 2007. Weller strikes gold in Nicaragua. Who knew Jerry Weller was such a clever investor? Still unexplained is why Frank Smyth. Lots in Weller's name as early as 2005. (Smyth also reported that Weller had partners in at least one of the lots.). Weller financial disclosure, 2006. Weller exemption letter, 3/2007. Weller financial disclosure, 2005. Links to this post. Toleratin...
