Category Archives: Politics
Council member Nord pays disputed fee, pledges to stop future “ghost charges”
Normal Town Council member Stan Nord was elected to the position in April. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Normal Town Council member Stan Nord confirme...
May 29, 2019
City draws cultural district boundaries, leaves out downtown arena
The Bloomington City Council Tuesday night approved this map setting the boundaries for the city’s cultural district. (City of Bloomington) By Howard Packowitz Bloomington has mapped out ...
May 29, 2019
Bloomington council delays vote on Renner appointments
Bloomington City Council member Joni Painter complained at Tuesday night’s council meeting that Mayor Tari Renner did not return her phone calls about a series of mayoral appointments. Renner sa...
May 29, 2019
Council member Nord considers suing Normal’s government in fee dispute
Normal Town Council member Stan Nord’s dispute over fees with the town government might lead to a lawsuit. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The N...
May 21, 2019
City Council asked to aid Brandt’s growth plans, approve east side chicken coop
The Bloomington Council is set to vote Monday night on a proposal to increase the size of the area’s enterprise zone to help Brandt Industries receive state government incentives for a $3...
May 13, 2019
Normal reveals intent to move Uptown mural
The Town of Normal is indicating it will move this mural uptown Normal to make way for construction of the Trail East complex. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The artists, who sue...
May 12, 2019
UPDATED: Carrillo makes “gender neutral” request
Jenn Carrillo (right) said she is asking fellow council members to do away with the term “alderman” for a more gender neutral title. (A.J. Harris/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGT...
May 10, 2019
UPDATED: Artists fear Uptown mural demolition could happen soon
The latest in the legal battle to save this mural in Uptown Normal is a motion filed this week for a temporary restraining order to prevent demolition. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL...
May 10, 2019
Council to vote on $55K lawsuit settlement against BPD
The Bloomington City Council will vote Monday night on a deal to settle out-of-court a lawsuit against the city and four Bloomington Police officers. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMING...
May 09, 2019
“Alderman” seen as “masculine” title for Bloomington council
The Bloomington City Council posed for pictures May 1 when four new members were sworn into office. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Elected representatives...
May 09, 2019
