Jim Karch

Bloomington city officials say they don't know how a fire protection rate increase wasn't billed for 10 years.The city now plans to phase in the increases…

Bloomington residents will see an additional $1.05 on their monthly water bills as insurance against water leaks.The city council on Monday unanimously…

Bloomington's new twice-a-year free bulk waste collection makes its fall debut next week.The city started charging $25 per bucket for bulk waste earlier…

Bloomington's Public Works Department wants to make the city's newly renamed Citizen Convenience Center convenient for local charities too.Director Jim…

Bloomington is about to end its grade period for bulk waste collection.Starting Wednesday, the city will charge $25 for bulk waste pickup. The city added…

The City of Bloomington is beefing up its Public Works crews this week as it tries to clear curbs from the last free bulk-waste pickup until…

Some of the worst road surfaces in Bloomington-Normal will get badly needed repairs this month, according to Bloomington's Public Works director.Jim Karch…

The City of Bloomington is taking measures to reduce the number of accidents at Frontage Road and Fairway Drive.Bloomington Public Works Director Jim…

UPDATED 2:45 p.m. | Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said Tuesday he was “hugely skeptical” of privatizing garbage collection, a move some aldermen think…

Most Bloomington homeowners will see a $6.06 increase in their monthly utility bills starting next May.A divided Bloomington City Council approved a sharp…