Bloomington City Council

Bloomington's mayor has a concern about Connect Transit taking on rural transportation in McLean County after the county ended its agreement with Show Bus, saying he doesn't want the new initiative to detract from existing services.

The Bloomington City Council has unanimously approved an amendment to city code extending the definition of “loud and raucous noise” to apply to public property.

The Bloomington City Council will vote Tuesday on a plan to split the Economic and Community Development department into two, separate departments with specific areas of specialization.

The Bloomington City Council on Monday approved an agreement with a financial advising firm to help the city manage potential debt, including from the construction of a new Public Works campus.

There will be contested races for two Bloomington City Council seats in the consolidated elections next April, but none will be needed for the Normal Town Council.

A political newcomer said Friday he’s running for the Ward 1 city council seat in Bloomington. Benjamin "Ben" Zimmerman said he is a lifelong Central Illinois resident.

Bloomington-Normal candidates for next April's municipal elections have begun filing their nominating petitions.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Bloomington won't get local historic landmark status after the city council on Monday voted down a plan the church had opposed.

The Bloomington City Council on Monday delayed voting on whether to designate Holy Trinity Catholic Church a local historical landmark. The proposed ordinance will be discussed at the next meeting when council members are hoping all wards will be represented.

The city normally draws from Bloomington and Evergreen lakes, but a swap has been made to Lake Bloomington for the time being. This is due to higher levels of chemicals in Lake Evergreen that, while not hazardous to health, produce more taste and odor complaints from residents.