Lake Bloomington

Water conservation measures by Bloomington residents are still voluntary for now. Mayor Dan Brady said if the levels in the reservoir fall another two feet, they might not stay optional.

For the first 100 years of Bloomington history, water was scarce. In 1929, the formation of Lake Bloomington began after periods of drought, contamination and scarcity of safe drinking water.

Lake Road Inn in rural Hudson is closing until further notice after the unexpected death of its owner.

The City of Bloomington is asking residents and businesses to reduce their water use, as water levels at lakes Bloomington and Evergreen have dropped more than 8 feet below adequate levels. Much of McLean County, including Bloomington-Normal, is in a severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

The city council approved a separate measure supporting efforts to improve water department infrastructure, but did not approve algae treatment at Lake Bloomington.

The Epilepsy Advocacy Network gives kids with epilepsy the opportunity to have a classic summer camp experience at Lake Bloomington.

A study done for the City of Bloomington has estimated the cost to dredge Lake Bloomington at more than $35 million.

McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane said sheriff’s deputies were called shortly atter 3:30 p.m. to the area of 18351 Kickapoo Lane in rural Hudson where a man had fallen into the lake and could not get out.

The City of Bloomington will temporarily switch its water source from Evergreen Lake to Lake Bloomington this week while treating Evergreen Lake for algae.

The City of Bloomington says levels of a toxin produced by algae are rising in Lakes Bloomington and Evergreen. The city said in a statement it will be treating parts of the lakes to manage algal growth, starting Thursday.