City of Bloomington
Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The City of Bloomington’s Parks & Recreation Department hosted its annual job fair on Wednesday at the Grossinger Motors Arena. Applicants ages 15 and older had the opportunity to attend the job fair, learn about job responsibilities and explore ways to earn income. The City of Bloomington’s […]
Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The City of Bloomington is kicking off its budget season with a preview presented at Monday’s City Council meeting. The proposed budget totals about $370.5 million, a 6.8% increase from last year. It includes a 38% increase in the capital budget for infrastructure projects and […]
Image courtesy of the Bloomington Fire Department BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington Fire Department has completed its recruitment process for new members while implementing changes to its shift schedule aimed at improving firefighter wellness. The department previously operated on a three-platoon system in which firefighters worked 24 hours on duty followed by 48 hours off. […]
Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington City Council discussed and voted on an action proposing the purchase of new handguns for the Bloomington Police Department. Ward 7 Council member Mollie Ward pulled the item from the consent agenda to amend the action. Ward’s amended version of the item failed, […]
Image courtesy of the Illinois Art Station NORMAL, Ill. – The Bloomington-Normal Illinois Art Station hosts free open house events every fourth Saturday of the month, offering community members a chance to explore art in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. The Art Station provides fine arts programming for children and families who may not have access […]
Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington Normal, Ill. – Fridays are very special days in Bloomington. The first Friday of every month, retail businesses, art galleries and restaurants attract the after-work crowd to shop locally. These Fridays are accompanied by different themes as well. Some big themes this year are Tour De Chocolat, Get […]
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 City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Dutch Bros Coffee is continuing its expansion into Illinois with a new Bloomington location, a project expected to bring more traffic and renewed energy to the city’s busy Empire Corridor. According to City Manager Jeff Jurgens, the company will invest about $1.7 million in the […]
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 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 […]