Simtra buys old GE property from Cook, plans injectable drug facility
The former General Electric Company site, north of 3rd Street on Curry Pike, which was purchased in 2017 by Cook Group, has now been sold to Simtra BioPharma Solutions.
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Bloomington gives self-storage project more time to get permit—but just 3 months, not a year
At the Bloomington plan commission’s regular Monday night meeting, the already approved site plan for a 110,000-square-foot self-storage building on the east side of Bloomington got a three-month extension—beyond the one year that site plans are normally valid.
Bloomington RDC wants environmental sign-off before $1.7M street project starts for Hopewell neighborhood
The city of Bloomington’s effort to redevelop the Hopewell neighborhood took another step forward on Monday night. Getting approval from the city’s redevelopment commission at its regular meeting was a $1.7 million contract with Crider & Crider, Inc. to start a street construction project.
Bloomington rejects 2 Hopewell bids, sets new course ‘democratizing neighborhood development’
At a meeting on Monday, Flintlock LAB was authorized by Bloomington's RDC to start a new process as an alternative to the city’s redevelopment efforts up to now for the former IU Health hospital site. The two responses to the city's public offering of the land were formally rejected by the RDC.
Bloomington inspection reports detail conditions inside supportive housing complex now targeted with city lawsuits
The city of Bloomington has now released the most most recent inspection reports for Crawford Apartments, which lay out unit by unit the problems with the physical property. The city is asking for around $5.9 million in fines, just for the lack of current rental permits.
‘This is what a community should be’: My Sister’s Closet event features local art, collective spirit, women’s voices
My Sister’s Closet marked a milestone on Tuesday (June 24) with a festive ribbon-cutting and community celebration at its future location. The event featured viewings of the new facility, an unveiling of community art, and remarks from Bloomington mayor Kerry Thomson.
Cost of sewer upgrade at site of Bloomington convention center expansion to be negotiated, traffic plan for construction OK'd
Near 3rd Street, between College Avenue and Walnut Street, the flow of traffic, as well as sanitary sewer sludge, will soon be taking a slightly altered course—because of the start of the convention center expansion project.