4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (993+ words) A grant that will help fund a two-mile stretch of new sewer interceptor on Bloomington-Normal’s west side is part of a much larger project that may link some small towns in McLean County to the Twin Cities' sewage treatment system....

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (284+ words) The City of Bloomington has exited a moderate drought period after weeks of precipitation. A wetter-than-normal March improved water levels at the city's two reservoirs, Lakes Bloomington and Evergreen, which rose more than three feet in recent weeks. The combined…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (14+ words) City of Bloomington plans for drought prevention...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (379+ words) The City of Bloomington is engaged in a significant planning effort to find ways to expand its drinking water supply, with water director Brett Lueschen saying the city will likely need more water in the future. “We've seen some growth…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (226+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The severe drought proclamation issued by the city of Bloomington has been lowered to a moderate drought due to improving water levels at area reservoirs. Recent rainfall has helped stabilize conditions at Lake Bloomington and Evergreen Lake, according…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1209+ words) The City of Bloomington doesn't know what's happening to up to 3 million gallons of water per day — and it could be more during the summer. An aging treatment and distribution system is a root cause. "Right now, we have a…...