Local Government

The COVID-19 pandemic is still creating economic challenges and high inflation rates, and recent case numbers are posing a threat to the health and safety of citizens. Normal Mayor Chris Koos shares his insights for distributing federal funding and preparing for winter months.

Bloomington-Normal mayors said they're pleased the state didn't grab part of the cities' share of income tax money after all.

A group of Bloomington residents is applauding the city council for listening to concerns about allowing liquor sales in their west Bloomington…

Bloomington City Council members voted Tuesday to postpone any board and commission appointments until after they can have a public discussion about how…

Cutting back may have helped Bloomington balance its budget, but Mayor Tari Renner says it’s going to take more than budget cuts to help grow the local…

Normal’s mayor and council members will see higher salaries beginning in 2021.The council voted Monday night to raise the mayor’s salary from $18,000 to…

Diana Hauman is asking political players in the Twin Cities to keep local elections nonpartisan.The Bloomington alderman sent an email Sunday addressing…

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

Monday was the last day for candidates to file petitions for city and town council.Three candidates filed Monday petitions for Bloomington City Council,…

Bloomington has new permitting rules and fees in place for boat docks at Lake Bloomington following council approval Monday night. The ordinance allows…