Scott Murphy resigns from the County Board

By:  Diane Benjamin FYI:  Scott Murphy was one of my representatives on the County Board. Today Scott submitted his resignation: June 18, 2019 Chairman McIntyre, We are in the process of moving from our home in District 2. Residency rules preclude me from continuing to serve as the representative of that district.  It has been my […]

Robustelli wrong, Scritchlow right!

By:  Diane Benjamin This week the McLean County Land Use committee rejected forcing people to recycle.  An amendment was brought to the committee by newly appointed member Ryan Scritchlow.  Even though Board member Carlo Robustelli is not a member of the Land Use Committee, it didn’t stop him from making this comment on Facebook: Carlo, […]

Breaking News!

By:  Diane Benjamin Former County Board Chair Matt Sorensen, who is under federal indictment, has finally filed papers to have his name removed from the November ballot. I have confirmed this with McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael. (yep, another scoop)      

Election County Board District 2

By:  Diane Benjamin It’s tragic that citizens don’t pay attention to local elections. Matt Sorensen, under Federal indictment for wire fraud and the guy who cast the deciding vote to raise property taxes, got 48% of the vote and won in District 2. Scott Murphy came in second with a great Write-in vote.  Scott is […]