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Board approves Hernandez Taqueria food truck, eyes summer food-truck series
Summary
The board approved a one-day food-truck permit for Hernandez Taqueria on Canal Street April 20, 2026 (9 a.m.–3 p.m.); operator Guadulupe Hernandez is providing required documentation and the board noted Bloomington Buzzing Events plans Friday food-truck nights in June ahead of the Fourth of July.
The Board discussed a request for Hernandez Taqueria to operate a food truck on Canal Street on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; the date was moved from April 13 due to expected inclement weather. Operator Guadulupe Hernandez had been in contact with village staff and was submitting required items including a registration form, driver's license, health inspector certificate, and a $25 registration fee.
Trustees discussed preferred location options — parking on the same side of Canal Street as D’Lish! with use of its patio and trash receptacle or the parking lot across the street — and raised power-supply concerns; the board generally agreed the operator likely has a generator. Some private-business concerns about outside competition were noted, but trustees observed the Hernandez family resides in Bloomington and that added foot traffic can benefit local businesses. The Board moved and approved the permit by unanimous vote and agreed to assess the event after it occurs. Trustees also referenced the broader Bloomington Buzzing Events initiative to host food trucks on Fridays in June leading to July 4.
