Author: Bella Marello
Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – After hearing impassioned testimony from residents on both sides, the Bloomington City Council approved a citywide ban on kratom during its Monday meeting. Ward 2 Council member Michael Mosley introduced the ordinance and urged his colleagues to support the amendment. “This ordinance comes from a […]
Image taken by Bella Marello NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Town Council faced some strong criticism from the community Tuesday during its biweekly town council meeting, with five public speakers urging the council not to relocate Normal Fire Station No. 2. Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois President Chuck Sullivan emphasized that the association found in […]
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington City Council met Monday, Jan. 12, to hear public comment on solar energy issues and to approve amendments and additions to downtown zoning codes. City Manager Jeff Jurgens also provided a project update report to the council and the public. During public comment, Nadeem Demian, senior development manager at Cultivate […]
Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington City Council met Monday, Dec. 8, and opened its meeting with new committee appointments before turning to union remarks and a lengthy debate over proposed changes to the city’s bulk waste collection services. During public comment, AFSCME Council 31 staff representative Renee Nestler […]
Image courtesy of the Town of Normal NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Town Council approved an amendment to Municipal Manager Pamela Reece’s employment agreement, a decision that passed with only one dissenting vote from council member Kathleen Lorenz. Lorenz explained her opposition by pointing to the disparity between Reece’s raise and what other employees receive. […]
Image courtesy of the Town of Normal NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Town Council met Monday evening, approving the 2025 Property Tax Levy and the installation of a fitness court in Rosa Parks Commons. A motion to authorize the preparation of the 2025 property tax levy ordinance was brought before the council. Normal City Manager […]
Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington City Council met Monday night to address water quality updates, the city’s annual financial audit and several contract approvals. The council received an extensive update on local water quality and approved four ordinances and resolutions aimed at improving water quality in Bloomington. Water […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Town Council faced a divided room Monday night as council members debated whether to move forward with the long-planned Uptown underpass, a $40 million project that would improve rail safety but require local tax increases to fund. Normal Mayor Chris Koos cast the deciding vote after hours of discussion; this […]
Image courtesy of the Town of Normal NORMAL, Ill. – Unit 5 School Board met on Wednesday, and although neither topic was not on the official agenda, public comment dominated the meeting, with 15 speakers addressing two separate controversies that have recently stirred debate in the community. Most speakers focused on a Normal Community High […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Normal Town Council met Monday evening for a brief but impactful session, unanimously approving a $69,750 contract to purchase and install four permanent sculptures at the upcoming One Normal Plaza Sculpture Park. The resolution authorizes the acquisition of works from four Illinois-based artists, marking a significant step in the town’s ongoing […]