Community BUILDING PERMITS Samantha Lee Samantha Lee
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Samantha is a dedicated community journalist with a Master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Having previously reported for the Chicago Tribune's local news section, she brings a wealth of experience in covering community events and issues that matter to Bloomington residents.
More from Samantha → Reporter · Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 8:40 AM · 4 min read
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