Normal Town Council meets remotely Monday, March 1, 2021.
The Normal Town Council on Monday night adopted a $138.2 million budget for fiscal year 2021 that begins next month.
In a year of pandemic, the budget represents the town s strength, said Normal Mayor Chris Koos.
“The world has thrown us some curves, and some tough, tough issues,” said Koos. “Year in, year out, staff in the town of Normal figures out ways to do the best they possibly can, to have the least negative impact on our citizens.”
Also at the four-hour meeting, the council moved forward with several projects using state and federal funding, including a nearly $1 million Towanda Avenue bridge rehab project; using more than $1 million in federal funds to design a $10 million reimagined West College Avenue; and earmarking about $1.7 million in state funds to handle a variety of road resurfacing work throughout Normal.
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The Bloomington Liquor Commission fined two more establishments Tuesday for violating COVID-19 mitigation rules in January, and four others for tax violations.
The Parkview Inn on Morris Avenue has paid an $800 fine for a second violation of Gov. JB Pritzker’s earlier executive order banning indoor dining service under certain conditions. The Spotted Dog on Morrissey Drive paid $500 for a first violation. They are the latest of nearly a dozen bars that have been fined for such infractions.
Pritzker eased restrictions on indoor dining in central Illinois and other parts of the state on Jan. 17 as COVID numbers improved; the ban had been in place since mid-November.
The Normal Town Council met remotely, Tuesday, January 19.
A project that will create an affordable senior housing development in a renovated building near Fairview Park moved forward Monday, with the Normal Town Council’s support.
During the virtual meeting, the council unanimously approved the amended site plan for 901-905 N. Main St., at what’s known as the old Fairview building.
Also Monday, the council accepted an amended plan for a local church to install ground-mounted solar panels; authorized spending $930,000 on a Towanda Avenue bridge project; agreed to refinance some of the town s general obligation bonds; and heard a report on Connect Transit’s search for a new general manager.
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BLOOMINGTONÂ â The six months Iâve been writing the weekly column âExplore with Lenoreâ have coincided with an increased interest in outdoor recreation as people look for a relaxing, safe outlet for activity during the pandemic.
The Outdoor Industry Association reports that 15% of Americans plan to hike more because of the pandemic and social distancing guidelines. The same survey showed that 11% planned to visit local parks more.
Itâs been a pleasure to introduce our readers to some of the great places we have in our area. A key goal was to help people learn about all the resources we have around us. Along the way, Iâve learned more about a few of my favorite places as well as yours. I look forward to continuing to invite you along on my adventures.