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Bloomington leaders gathered Monday to dig into $90 million of proposed capital projects for the upcoming year. All the plans are tentative, listed as part of a proposed $332 million fiscal 2025 budget. Bloomington City Council votes on that document April 8.
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Bloomington projects a nearly $332 million budget next year, about 14% higher than its current plan, the city council heard during its meeting Monday. Nearly half of the next budget — roughly $159 million — is dedicated to public safety and capital projects, including work on streets and sewers.
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Illinois State Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning that left a Bloomington man dead.
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Kameron Major, 26, of Bloomington was indicted on reckless homicide and other charges following a Sept. 24 crash that left another man dead at the scene.
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An unavailability of parts needed for repair is partly responsible for the delay in repairing the only eleveator at The Downtowner on W. Market Street in Bloomington.
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Since the Peoria Catholic Diocese's announcement in October, hundreds of Holy Trinity parishioners have pushed back against the potential decision, putting their names on a petition for the diocese to reconsider its plans.
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The Bloomington City Council narrowly voted down a proposed tax levy increase at its meeting on Monday, meaning taxpayers will see the property tax rate go down more than anticipated.
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A proposal to build a waste transfer site at 2020 Bunn St. in Bloomington is before members of the McLean County Board, who will eventually decide whether Chicago-based Lakeshore Recycling Services's plan meets county standards.
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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.
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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.