City of Bloomington
Image from Connect Transit, showing the planned building. BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington City Council approved the start of construction for a Connect Transit transfer station. Senior Deputy City Manager Billy Tyus walked the council through the Connect Transit ordinance. “This project replaces the Front Street, which is really a bus stop, with a facility […]
Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The city of Bloomington is redeveloping the former Pantagraph print building following City Council approval earlier this year. The building at 217 W. Jefferson St. in downtown Bloomington was founded in 1903 and was home to The Pantagraph until 2020. After six years of vacancy, […]
Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The city of Bloomington is no longer in a severe drought, allowing Lake Bloomington and Evergreen Lake to begin recovering. On Jan. 2, 2026, a combined lake deficit triggered the city’s entry into a moderate drought phase. Conditions worsened in February, prompting a severe drought […]
Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Emergency response time is critical for saving lives in the Bloomington community. The city of Bloomington is installing new equipment at 87 intersections that will detect when an emergency vehicle is approaching. The installations are expected to improve response times by allowing traffic signals to […]
Image courtesy of State Farm BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Farm is closing two of its buildings and is consolidating its office space into one in what the company sees as a “new chapter.” In an announcement shared with employees, CEO Joe Farney shared plans to bring all 13,000 Bloomington-based associates to the Corporate South campus. […]
Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Bloomington City Council met for its biweekly meeting Monday night to discuss agenda items for the city. One item postponed from this week’s agenda was a proposal for a data center. Data centers store digital information and may incorporate the use of artificial intelligence. […]
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, […]