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Residents urge council to review IDOT Route 9 sidewalk plan near Bloomington schools
Summary
Neighbors across from Bloomington High School asked the council to pause or review an IDOT proposal to add a sidewalk on the north side of Illinois Route 9, saying it could encourage unsafe crossings, require major yard alterations and remove mature trees; city staff committed to follow up with residents.
Several residents who live along East Empire Street told the Bloomington City Council the Illinois Department of Transportation’s proposed sidewalk on the north side of Illinois Route 9 near Bloomington High and Junior High would create public‑safety and property impacts and asked the city to intervene before bids are let.
Sharon Trowich, who lives…
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