Like other metro area cities, Bloomington is making progress on its affordable housing goals. But adding more deeply affordable dwellings — those within the reach of households at 30% of the area’s ...

Bloomington began studying co-living after a Hennepin County task force identified “ single-room occupancies,” another term for a building with rented single bedrooms and shared living spaces, as a ...

Despite the visible struggles of homelessness on Bloomington’s streets, there are a lot of efforts behind the scenes intended to fight the increasing battle. From three meals served daily, to ...

Living in a close-knit town like Bloomington, Illinois, can offer meaningful benefits — affordable housing, strong community ties, and a slower pace of life. But smaller markets also come with ...