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Repeal Bloomington’s Grocery Tax

By Kelby Cumpston Late last year, our city had the opportunity to eliminate one of the most regressive taxes we pay, the grocery tax. Unlike...

The Cash Bail System is Cruel and Bad for Society

Even though its abolition is impending, the cash bail...

ISU7 Arraigned in Court Today | Plead Not Guilty

Seven pro-Palestinian Illinois State University students arrested for occupying...

ISU7 Civil Case Escalated to Federal Court After Restraining Order

The ISU7, 7 pro-Palestinian student protesters arrested last May,...

Bloomington Police Mislead on Alternative Responders

Assistant Chief Wamsley, Interim-Chief Scott, and City Manager Gleason all made very clear in the way they framed the conversation that a non-co-responder model could very likely be a violation of Article 20 of the union contract. A contract with a union who the majority of its members live outside the city limits, don’t pay property taxes, and can’t even vote for the elected officials their bargaining with. If PBPA did file an Article 20 grievance against the City of Bloomington for implementing crisis teams without initial assistance from police, they would be sending the message that they--and not the tax paying residents of Bloomington--should be in charge of how the City spends and prioritizes its resources; and they should be in charge of how the community chooses to democratically address its own social problems.

Notes On McLean County Jail Part 13

Stats from the McLean County Jail, accurate as of...

McLean County Board: Policing & Police Accountability

Lea Cline (D), County Board Member for District 8 Recorded:...

Green Top Hiring: Workers Beware!

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