April 1, 2025 Update

By: Diane Benjamin Normal is has three Council seats up for election next year, so far only Kevin McCarthy has filed. The other two up for election are Scott Preston and Chemberly Harris. Harris claimed she’s running for mayor but hasn’t filed yet. Watch filings here: https://www.normalil.gov/114/Municipal-Elections The only new filing in Bloomington is Ward […]

Unit 5 lacks transparency

By: Diane Benjamin Unit 5 has had a Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) since 1948. https://www.unit5.org/Page/265 That link has a list of who the citizens are. What it lacks is what they have done! Click here: Gee, I expected to see Agendas and Minutes. Silly me. The only information available is when they met: Did they […]

Illinois legislation to remove school boards

LATE BREAKING NEWS! ISBE FILE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER REMOVAL LEGISLATION! The ALR 98-11 outlined some of the provisions being sought by the ISBE to facilitate school district takeovers and removal of school board members. It seems that talks have stalled and they will not be making the changes proposed by the Alliance. You will be able to […]