Tag: Heartland College

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

Bloomington Tonight: could be long

By: Diane Benjamin http://bloomingtonil.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=1&ID=1158&Inline=True Honoring Judy Markowitz didn’t make the agenda for tonight, did they get the message? https://blnnews.com/2022/02/22/slap-in-the-face-to-the-citizens-of-bloomington/ Lots of other things did make the agenda, it could be a long meeting: Presentation by Heartland College President Grant awards for John M Scott Healthcare Trust 2023 Budget Update Presentation of Bloomington Police 2022-2024 Strategic […]

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

Gala! This is excellence?

By:  Diane Benjamin The McLean County Chamber of Commerce if holding their 10th Annual Gala to hand out “Business Excellence Awards”. The cost is a tiny $125 per person.  You can be a sponsor for between $500 and $5000, depending on how many accolades you want to receive at the event. WGLT – Public Taxpayer […]

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

Heartland’s Fleece

By:  Diane Benjamin The Pantagraph reported today the Heartland Board passed an operating budget that is 7.8% higher than last year. The overall budget is 13.4% higher than last year. Heartland approved a huge tax increase last year.  When your property tax bill increased – much of it was Heartland! Below are the tax rates […]

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

One Conservative running for Heartland College Board!

by:  Diane Benjamin 7 people are running for 3 seats on the Heartland College Board of Trustees.  In the past, the College has exhibited virtually ZERO transparency and they have no trouble spending County taxpayer money to create their vision.  The projected enrollment of 8,000 by 2015 will not be reality, but the spending continues unabated. […]