Berck case against Lizzy Johnston and Cassy Taylor heard in private

By: Diane Benjamin See the agenda for the April 15th 2025 meeting of the Illinois State Board of Elections: https://www.elections.il.gov/AboutTheBoard/Agenda.aspx A hearing was held regarding the complaint filed by Chad Berck. The complaint pertained to Lizzy Johnston and Cassy Taylor raising money on County Property to remove the elected office of Auditor. The complaint was […]

Yes, an investigation is required

By: Diane Benjamin The name of the PAC to abolish the Auditor’s office was: McLean County Citizens for Government Accountability. If they actually believed that they would abolish the unaccountable Bloomington Election Commission. This PAC is not required to file reports with the State of Illinois unless contributions exceeded $5000. No reports have been filed. […]

Will Lizzy Johnston be the new County Board Chair?

By: Diane Benjamin Swearing in the newly elected board members and picking a new chair is tomorrow: https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/10566 Weren’t Democrats the ones who demanded meetings be held when people could actually attend? This meeting is at 8:30 AM. As long as Lizzy Johnston is subject to possible investigation for illegally shaking down County employees to […]