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Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

ISU’s DEI Practices Under Scrutiny: A Closer Look

By: Diane Benjamin If you missed yesterday’s story, read it now: https://blnnews.com/2025/08/05/bloomington-quit-celebrating-mlk-day/ Many of the leaders of this Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion event are associated with Illinois State University. That is important to remember while reading this story: https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2025-08-05/isu-to-digest-u-s-attorney-generals-message-on-unlawful-dei ISU is figuring out how to comply with demands to end unlawful discrimination. The US Attorney […]

Written by Diane Benjamin - editor

4 Things you need to know

By: Diane Benjamin 1) Since Cody Hendricks accepted campaign contributions from 2 labor unions, City code prevents him from voting on any Project Labor Resolution that will benefit unions. How is that not a Conflict of Interest? Of course he can’t render a fair opinion. See this story for sources and details of the contributions: […]