Vote YES is Still Collecting Money, Why?

By: Diane Benjamin The last local election was April 1st. School districts conned voters into thinking their property taxes would decrease if they approved a 1% Sales Tax increase. If anyone ever sees that decrease, please let me know! h/t a reader! Why is Barry Reilly and Vote Yes For McLean County Schools still getting […]

Full Court Press to take your money: Barry Reilly

By: Diane Benjamin Anyone think schools are pushing too hard for the 1% Sales Tax increase? https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2025-03-05/retired-educator-barry-reilly-leads-campaign-to-support-sales-tax-for-mclean-county-schools Former District 87 superintendent Barry Reilly is heading a committee to convince you to agree to higher taxes. You need to know Reilly is collecting a HUGE MONTHLY pension: https://www.openthebooks.com/members/employer-detail/?Id=70989&tab=2&F_Name_P=Reilly&Year_P=0 He is collecting more than $205,000 a year […]