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The city manager of Normal said the issues raised by proposed state legislation to eliminate single family zoning are important to the town even though the measure would only affect cities that are larger than Bloomington and Normal.
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The Town of Normal is seeking input via a survey aimed at gauging what environmental priorities community members want the town to focus on in future development projects.
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The Town of Normal has announced plans to use increased revenue from sales and property taxes to fund some projects that town officials say are long overdue, including the town’s skate park.
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Included in the proposed new $223 million budget for the Town of Normal is the hiring of six new positions. Mayor Chris Koos said they all relate to services delivered by the town.
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A hoped for affordable housing project for senior citizens in Normal will not go forward. The Laborers Home Development Corporation, an offshoot of the Laborers' International Union, had proposed a 46-unit complex that depended in part on tax credits to finance construction.
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Bloomington-Normal leaders have different views whether or how government should be involved in breaking the logjam of factors that has slowed the pace of new housing construction.
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After several months of staff overhaul, Bloomington-based nonprofit PATH is working to stabilize under new Interim CEO Adam Carter. He said he's eager to return the agency to its mission of relationship building.
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The authority issues taxable and tax-exempt bonds to businesses to construct, develop and acquire properties.
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As the new year kicks off, the Town of Normal is looking forward to more capital projects, more equipment purchases, and more economic activity. City Manager Pam Reece said last year was a very busy one with capital improvements and a lot of accomplishments.
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Michael Holtz earned his local fame — or notoriety, depending — for an annual Christmas lights display that's done nothing but grow since the 1990s.