By: Diane Benjamin Understand the title? It is an abbreviation for Southeast McLean County Water Authority. I wrote about them last year when a new line appeared on my property tax bill: https://blnnews.com/2025/05/16/new-line-on-my-property-tax-bill/ I found no trace of this organization on the County website. They claim to be subject to the Freedom of Information Act […]
By: Diane Benjamin 1) Bloomington is number 11 on a list of the Illinois worst cities to live in: https://moneyinc.com/20-worst-places-to-live-in-illinois/#rigy9otg71l Quote: Bloomington, Illinois faces several challenges that impact residents’ quality of life. The city experiences higher crime rates compared to national averages, particularly in property crimes. Economic concerns plague Bloomington, with a struggling job market […]
By: Diane Benjamin George Wendt will not be on the McLean County Board after the November election. He was soundly defeated in Bloomington and the County: Brian Loeffler received a total of 1,318 votes, George Wendt received 677. Proving that election can be bought, Regan Deering funded a large part of her campaign herself. It […]
By: Diane Benjamin Below is a map of the 88th district currently represented by Dan Calkins who isn’t running for re-elections. Two Republicans want to replace him. The choice: Which will represent you better? Of course Chuck Erickson will. Don’t be fooled.
