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Audio recordings from the closed session were requested by The Pantagraph through the Freedom of Information Act but released voluntarily by the city on Tuesday.
Members of the public will be privy to which official said what in four closed-door sessions of Bloomington City Council meetings held when the city was considering whether to end the Metro Zone agreement with Normal.
Accusations of ethical misconduct by City Manager Pam Reece came to a head Monday in a special meeting, with six of seven Town Council members stating support for her.
Bloomington officials by the end of 2021 will vote on a revised plan to make city streets and local businesses more accessible for people living with disabilities.
The Normal Town Council holds a special meeting on Monday. Read more about what prompted the meeting here: https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/watch-now-normal-council-rift-continues-now-with-questions-about-ethics/article_0f38a68e-59c4-5a85-a8fe-0f44af17b468.html
The Normal Town Council on Monday held a special meeting regarding issues with ethics. City Manager Pam Reece and Councilman Stan Nord have clashed at recent meetings. Read the story here: https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/watch-now-normal-council-rift-continues-now-wit…
Normal council members held a special session Monday to discuss issues raised by Councilman Stan Nord about City Manager Pam Reece. Normal Councilwoman Karyn Smith speaks about the issues surrounding the meeting.
The new, smaller caliber duty weapons are expected to last 10 years before they need complete reworkings or replacement, and should save the department at least 20% in ammunition costs each year.
The McLean County Board’s independent redistricting committee will now be able to use 2020 census data when drawing new maps later this year.
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A chemical fire forced people from their homes in north central Illinois today and it could be burning for days. Officials ordered evacuations within one mile of the Chemtool plant in Rockton just south of the Wisconsin border. The company that owns the plant is still looking into what cause…
The resolution would authorize the $81,495 purchase of 140 new 9mm Sig Sauer P320 pistols.
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The resolution would authorize the $81,495 purchase of 140 new 9mm Sig Sauer P320 pistols.
Members of the state’s task force on statues and monuments discussed ways to relocate the Springfield statue of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and improve the statue’s image in the context of King’s legacy in Illinois.
Katherine Murphy will start June 21 as Bloomington's communications and external affairs manager, according to a city news release. Her starting salary is $77,500 per year.
Katherine Murphy will start June 21 as Bloomington's Communications and External Affairs Manager, according to a city news release.
"Pam Reece represents herself and her job with the highest ethical standard, and it's time to put this innuendo to bed," Mayor Chris Koos said.
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