Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Dutch Bros Coffee is continuing its expansion into Illinois with a new Bloomington location, a project expected to bring more traffic and renewed energy to the city’s busy Empire Corridor. According to City Manager Jeff Jurgens, the company will invest about $1.7 million in the new site. The location was selected with the help of a private developer who had […]
Image courtesy of the Central Illinois Regional Airport BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - While major airports across the country grappled with delays and cancellations triggered by the recent FAA staffing directive, Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) saw only minor impacts. According to Melissa Beaver, the airport’s marketing and communications manager, the directive caused minimal disruption locally. Airport leaders say the situation, which lasted roughly three days, primarily affected the nation’s largest hubs, […]
Image courtesy of the City of Bloomington BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - On the first Friday of each month, downtown Bloomington lights up with music, sales and a strong sense of community for “Shop First Friday,” an event designed to celebrate and support small, locally owned businesses. Downtown Development Specialist, Taylor Kern, said the idea grew out of a nationwide movement that highlights the importance of shopping small, especially during the holiday […]
Image courtesy of Miller Park Zoo BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Families will fill Miller Park Zoo tomorrow morning for the first fall session of the Animal Crackers class, a hands-on learning experience that brings kids face-to-face with animals through stories, crafts and nature play. Education Specialist Julia Benzel shared that Animal Crackers is much more than just a cute title; it’s a foundational program aimed at sparking curiosity and care for the natural world […]
Image courtesy of the Center for Youth and Family Solutions BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - Families filled the Center for Youth and Family Solutions for the annual Trunk or Treat event, celebrating Halloween with games, treats and community fun on October 10. Foster Parent Recruitment and Retention Specialist Alix Zimmermann shared why the Trunk or Treat event is more than just a Halloween celebration and why it is important to the community. […]
