Update to yesterday-Taxable Value

By:  Diane Benjamin Yesterday I reported on a property that sold in March 2016 for $2,670,000, but it only had a taxable value of $1,789,289 by December 31st.  https://blnnews.com/2017/05/15/how-did-this-happen/ The McLean County Assessor’s office said I needed to contact the Township Assessor to find out why the taxable value is much less than the purchase price.  I […]

How did this happen?

By:  Diane Benjamin Remember in 2014 when a new soccer complex was proposed? That plan involved relocating the YMCA to south Main where the Great Escape used to be.  The new building would be a community center.  All the planners needed was a tax increase to fund it.  State Farm Bank was owed money on […]