Alderman Karen Schmidt

A well-known community organizer unseated a five-term incumbent in Tuesday’s election, meaning four new faces will be joining the Bloomington City Council…

Bloomington aldermen gave little indication Monday whether they are likely to approve a 4-cent per gallon increase in a local gasoline tax during a…

Bloomington residents will see an additional $1.05 on their monthly water bills as insurance against water leaks.The city council on Monday unanimously…

You don’t need to tell Glenda Jackson that people drive too fast on Hershey Road. She already knows.She’s a crossing guard for Stevenson Elementary School…

A Bloomington alderman who owns rental property herself said she thinks the city should set some rules for landlords in hopes of reducing unsightly bulk…

Community organizer Jenn Carillo said she wants more than to have people at the table listen to her. She wants a seat at the table.Carrillo announced…

Bloomington aldermen balanced the new city budget without a significant increase in property taxes, but it’s unclear if they’ll be able to do that again a…

The cost of trash collection for some Bloomington residents will increase in May.The Bloomington City Council voted 6-3 Monday for a $4 increase for the…

One of the lead proponents of a Welcoming City ordinance says he wants to turn the public’s focus back to those who’d most be affected by it—undocumented…

When Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner returns from his medical leave of absence Sunday, he’ll face an even longer to-do list than the one he temporarily set…