Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of October.
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🎭 Culture
Today, McLean County Dance Association marks its 50th anniversary + a video details decades of local dance performances that built community artistry in Bloomington.
🌲 Environment
Illinois EPA Director James Jennings announced a $21.8 million round of grants to help small and disadvantaged communities complete water treatment projects for PFAS and manganese.
The funds from congressional appropriations under the State and Tribal Assistance Grant plan will support efforts to improve water quality.
🏛️ Government
Connect Transit's new transfer station in downtown Bloomington could begin construction early in 2027 (pending a formal review by the Illinois Department of Transportation).
📰 Real Estate
Bloomington celebrated the groundbreaking for the 210-unit Empire Flats project on East Empire Street near Towanda Avenue — Holladay Properties from Indiana is planning to complete the new housing units by early 2028.
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