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And it’s too bad. 85% of IL is normal.

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Normal, Illinois population, 54,664.

I live about 35 miles west of Normal. I just tell people I live in NotChicago, Illinois.

Way South. South of Marion. We are, most definitely, NOT Chicago. Stay away Chicago people. We don't like you and we certainly don't want to fund you. Sink or Swim.

For those that do not know, those two "Southern Illinois" towns are right next to E. St. Louis. 'nuff said.

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Front page Magazine has a story from Feb 2014 about Alorton. Well worth the read :

The Most Corrupt Village in America