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The Normal Town Council heard from staff Monday about possible uses for the plaza surrounding the planned $27 million Uptown underpass — including one idea of extending the Children’s Discovery Museum exhibit space across the green area.
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The Bloomington City Council on Monday started to hone in possible projects for its $13.4 million in COVID-relief funds, specifically focusing on infrastructure, and creating grant opportunities for small business owners, nonprofits, and certain homeowners.
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Bloomington City Council members stressed the need for funding roads and sewers with federal American Rescue Plan Act (APRA) money when they discussed the issue last fall.
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Eleven rural communities in McLean County will share in federal COVID relief money to repair or replace aging infrastructure.
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Lawmakers and hotel managers announced a new package of bills on Tuesday they hope will revitalize the struggling hospitality industry in Illinois.
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The Mid-Illinois Realtors Association is urging Bloomington and Normal municipal governments to use pandemic relief money to encourage home ownership.
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Normal Town Council member Scott Preston says the town should wait to see what needs emerge during the next phase of COVID-19 before deciding how to spend remaining federal relief funding.
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Normal Town Council member Scott Preston says the town should wait to see what needs emerge during the next phase of COVID-19 before deciding how to spend remaining federal relief funding.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is still creating economic challenges and high inflation rates, and recent case numbers are posing a threat to the health and safety of citizens. Normal Mayor Chris Koos shares his insights for distributing federal funding and preparing for winter months.
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Town of Normal staff suggested Monday evening using $10.8 million in federal pandemic relief dollars on a variety of initiatives, ranging from cybersecurity and new technology to health care and transit services.