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BookMother, an independent bookstore and coffee shop concept developed by Bloomington resident and entrepreneur Twila Dang, is the winner of the 2025 Hatch Bloomington business pitch competition.

The pay-as-you-throw system will still charge by garbage cart size, but price gaps could widen so small carts cost less than large ones. A new, lower-priced, every-other-week garbage pickup could also debut for households choosing the smallest cart and producing minimal trash.

Your vote matters, and this November offers you an opportunity to help shape Bloomington’s future.

Every year, the City Council approves a budget that funds the services we all rely on—from public safety to public works and parks and recreation.