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Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington NORMAL, Ill. – The city of Bloomington is introducing a new Proactive Property Management Maintenance initiative. The city’s Community Impact and Enhancement Department is leading the initiative as part of a community-wide revitalization effort. Its primary goal is to keep neighborhoods safe, clean, and well-maintained. Before this effort, […]
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 Trinity Lutheran Church BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Trinity Lutheran Church is accepting donations for a gift box drive as a part of Samaritan’s Purse, a national organization’s Operation Christmas Child event. Samaritan’s Purse sends shoe boxes packed with gifts to children in foreign countries to provide them with holiday cheer and messages from […]
Image courtesy of Uptown Normal NORMAL, Ill. – Holiday shopping is just around the corner. Every year, people scour online shopping websites for the best deals. With that also comes the risk of online scams. Social media has become a major playground for online shopping scams. As users scroll through their feeds, fake advertisements can […]
Image Courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. – The City of Bloomington has had issues with its water supply since January of last year. Assistant Water Director Brett Lueschen and Water Purification Superintendent Scott Joyce explain why this is happening. “We’ve noticed in the last few years that maybe the levels of the taste […]
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 Central Illinois Regional Airport BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – While major airports across the country grappled with delays and cancellations triggered by the recent FAA staffing directive, Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) saw only minor impacts. According to Melissa Beaver, the airport’s marketing and communications manager, the directive caused minimal disruption locally. Airport […]
NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State University Police Department responded to a report of assault and criminal trespass at Watterson Towers at 6:13 p.m. Monday. The incident followed earlier reports the same day involving battery and the use of a fraudulent driver’s license at the same residence hall. On Tuesday, Normal police responded to […]
Image courtesy of the American Red Cross NORMAL, Ill. – For 30 years, the American Red Cross of Central Illinois has been hosting an event each year titled “Evening of Stars.” The American Red Cross is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that helps provide relief and emergency assistance during disasters nationwide. This year, the 30th anniversary […]
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 […]