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Mayor John Hamilton said the program will help emergency responders become part of the community they serve. He added that fewer than 10 percent of Bloomington police officers live in the city.

More than 40 people are being relocated after a Wednesday morning fire.

With approval from city council, Bloomington’s redevelopment commission (RDC) would purchase the property for $9.25 million.

The controlled burn took place Friday morning at a large colonial house at 1213 South High Street that was slated for demolition.