Bloomington’s O’Neil Park and Pool project won’t be ready to open this summer as originally planned.City parks and recreation director Eric Veal says construction lost a few months to unexpected on-site problems with the ground.
Bloomington has proposed a $22 million property tax levy about 6.5% higher than last year. The proposed levy for the Bloomington Public Library would increase by 7%.
The Bloomington City Council on Monday started to hone in possible projects for its $13.4 million in COVID-relief funds, specifically focusing on infrastructure, and creating grant opportunities for small business owners, nonprofits, and certain homeowners.
The Bloomington City Council voted Monday to take steps to improve two Main Street corridor properties one helps downtown’s Red Raccoon Games expand, and the other is pinned to hopes of redeveloping the former Mennonite Hospital site near Illinois Wesleyan University.