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Renters urge Bloomington council to endorse bill letting communities vote on rent limits
Summary
Three speakers during public comment urged Bloomington’s council to back Illinois House Bill 3687, which would lift the statewide ban on rent control and allow local referenda or ordinances on rent limits; speakers asked councilors and candidates to publicly support the measure.
Three Bloomington residents told the City Council during public comment that they want local officials to support Illinois House Bill 3687, which would lift a statewide ban and allow municipalities to decide whether to set local rent‑limit policies.
Georgine Chiselle of Ward 2 said rent in Illinois has risen about 55% since 2019 and described statewide eviction statistics; Chiselle asked whether council members would champion and advocate…
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