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After being told they needed to leave by Friday, those dwelling at the encampment near Home Sweet Home Ministries and Eastview Christian Church are being permitted to stay indefinitely.
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The Salvation Army in Bloomington-Normal said Wednesday it fell short of its holiday fundraising campaign goal.
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The homeless population in Bloomington-Normal is at increased risk of COVID-19 sickness, according to service providers.“I would definitely say the people…
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Michael Gregg has two gym memberships. The 68-year-old has run five marathons and wearing a dark henley shirt, jeans, and fashionable black-rimmed…
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The Midwest Food Bank is teaming up with Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee to provide food to the youth who attend programs at the community…
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Instead of letting old plastic shopping bags clog our landfill or flutter around on the whims of the wind, one local group is upcycling them to help folks…
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Editors Note: During our interview series Stretched Thin, we reported on the impact of the state budget impasse on local social service agencies That was…
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Tar on a bench and a spate of calls to police complaining about homeless people near businesses in downtown Bloomington last summer focused attention on…
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McLean County offers a variety of services to help the homeless find medical care, recovery services, jobs and housing. But the county's two main shelters…
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Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner says his officers have the difficult task of striking a balance between protecting the rights of homeless people…