showers building

Bloomington city officials say some city hall tenants do not want to move early to make way for a proposed police department headquarters.

A descendant of the original owners say the city's plans would breach the terms of the deed.

Renovations to the downtown Bloomington fire station damaged in 2021 flash floods are slated to begin next week.

Bloomington Mayor-elect Kerry Thomson is asking Mayor John Hamilton to not make certain strategic decisions for the rest of his term.

Griffin Realty, the real estate firm owned by former Deputy Mayor Don Griffin, will market and generate bids for the Bloomington police station.

The mayor's office hopes construction can begin in 2024, but some are pushing back against the plans.

The 5-4 vote came after nearly three hours of heated debate between council members and representatives from the mayor’s office.

Wednesday’s regular session followed three meetings held earlier this month by an ad hoc committee that has been trying to find answers to council members' remaining questions.

The city says it was looking for a buyer who would be willing to "invest substantially" in the building's historic renovation.

The police union prefers plan to expand on existing police department building, rather than move to Showers.