1+ week, 2+ day ago   (642+ words) The Bloomington City Council heard a presentation Wednesday on a proposed new city logo brand strategy, with several members questioning the rebrand. Bloomington Communications Director Desiree DeMolina and CivicBrand co-founder Ryan Short presented the report, which focused on “Unlocking Potential…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (414+ words) Dan Netter//September 3, 2026// A prominent buyer of affordable apartment properties in southeast Minnesota is under contract to buy three affordable properties in Bloomington, according to city of Bloomington documents. Black Swan Real Estate is set to purchase the three apartment…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (329+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- A new roadmap was approved, which will help outline improvements needed for the city of Bloomington's west side. Approved at city council last night, the measure is the first roadmap for west Bloomington in 18 years. The project aims…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (210+ words) BLOOMINGTON — A landmark mixed-use community is taking shape on the southwest side of Bloomington as municipal leaders and developers move forward with public infrastructure funding, roadway improvements, and administrative reforms. The project, known as the Summit District Planned Unit Development…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (197+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The city of Bloomington, along with the Mid-Illinois Realtors Association, hosted a community event to gather feedback on housing in the city. The event was hosted at Miller Park and gave the community the chance to talk with…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1361+ words) MUNCIE, IN — "The homeless are panicking," Joseph Romero said. "They're scared." Romero, a local pastor and head of The Shepherds Heart and Hands Ministry, said he's watched the homeless he serves in Muncie relocate over the past few weeks. Some…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (675+ words) Editor's note: The following story was updated to correct a misnamed street in an earlier version. Kirkwood Avenue would be closed to motor vehicles annually from April 1 to Nov. 15 under a new law the Bloomington City Council passed on Wednesday,…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (535+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Construction is officially underway on a major redevelopment project in downtown Bloomington. The former State Farm headquarters building is being transformed into the new GJ Lofts apartment complex. The project is being led by Urban Equity Properties out…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (623+ words) Wood Hill Towers in Bloomington will soon have a new name, honoring a longtime champion for public housing in the Twin Cities. The apartment complex south of Downtown Bloomington is being renamed the Holman-Short Towers, dedicated to former Bloomington Housing…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (131+ words) Seven Bloomington neighborhoods will share $30,000 in 2026 grants supporting gardens, safety upgrades and historic restoration projects. Seven Bloomington neighborhoods awarded $30,000 in improvement grants Seven Bloomington neighborhoods will share $30,000 in city funding in 2026 to support projects ranging from pollinator gardens to historic…...