Bloomington

Cory Matheny, a 23-year veteran of the Bloomington Fire Department member will become fire chief on Dec. 1. Currently the deputy fire chief, Matheny's promotion follows the recent retirement announcement of Eric West, who served BFD for 32 years.

Bloomington water rates will go up 33% this May — and again in 2025 and 2026 — after Monday’s city council vote, paving the way for an overhaul of the city’s aging water supply system. The 7-2 vote also means the city’s water utility tax will be lowered, and the city will adjust how rates are determined for trash, sewer and stormwater.

The vigil was without spoken words, but carried a strong message of peace.

The valuation of properties and community growth may result in Bloomington's property tax rate going down, according to City Manager Tim Gleason.

Core elements of the plan include improvements to traffic signals and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps, street corners and crossings. The roadway will be resurfaced, with some areas requiring pavement replacements.

It's a running, tongue-in-cheek joke for people who live in central Illinois: There's nothing to do but drink.

A steady stream of city leaders, business owners and residents walked a circuit of posters depicting possible changes, while members of the city’s design team were at each station to field questions.

Studies spanning the past several years have shown mental health conditions are common among agriculture professionals and their families, but women aren't always a focus of the conversation.

Bloomington fire officials say first responders and the public they serve will benefit from an emergency equipment upgrades plan, approved at Monday’s Bloomington City Council meeting.

The director of the City of Bloomington's hockey program says he's humbled by his selection to the Illinois State University Hockey Club Hall of Fame.