Infrastructure

The City of Bloomington will spend more than $500,000 to buy additional powdered-activated carbon in an effort to eliminate ongoing odor and taste issues with the water supply.

The intersection at Landmark Drive and Veterans Parkway has caught the ire of motorists and businesses alike.

Bloomington’s newest council member says affordable housing and infrastructure are two of his top priorities for the city.

The Town of Normal has adopted an updated six-year capital improvement plan, following a unanimous vote of the town council on Monday.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen said his success rate in getting funding for projects in the district this year is way above average compared with other U.S. congressman.

A federal contribution to a new STEM/Science Lab Building at Illinois State University could come with the help of U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, who has requested funding for 15 projects in his district, including $15 million for the ISU building.

Labor leader Mike Matejka returned late last week from a trip to the White House as part of a delegation invited to discuss infrastructure investments in Illinois and Indiana.

Included in the proposed new $223 million budget for the Town of Normal is the hiring of six new positions. Mayor Chris Koos said they all relate to services delivered by the town.

A series of loans, bond issuances and some user fee increases will fund 14 projects aimed at upgrading infrastructure that was originally built between 75-100 years ago.

Illinois State University’s proposed budget for next year totals more than $561 million. That’s an 8% increase in revenues, or a $41 million jump, over the fiscal year 2023 budget that began in July.