Resources

Below includes links and information to assist in the process of finding an off-campus apartment.

• Rent.com
• Apartment Guide
• Apartment Walk Thru Checklist
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• Hosting a Responsible Party
• Tenant Rights
• Information about Connect Transit, which is Bloomington-Normal's public transit system:

• Connect Transit

External reviews of landlords/property managers and properties:

• Review My Landlord
• ApartmentRatings

Below are some temporary housing options for circumstances where students will only be on-campus in a short-term or limited capacity. 

• Extended Stay America
• Eastland Suites
• Candlewood Suites

This section includes legal resources available to Illinois State students, both on- and off-campus, during their time living in Bloomington-Normal:

• Bloomington Housing Authority
• Prairie State Legal Services     Students' Attorney

• The options below include information for the Town of Normal and the City of Bloomington, as well as various utility services offered.
• Town of Normal
• Water
• Public Works (Waste Removal, Sewer and Street Maintenance)
• City of Bloomington
• Water, Garbage, and Sewer
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This section lists separate utility companies for students whose utility bills are not included in their rent.

• Corn Belt Energy
• Nicor Gas
• Ameren Illinois (Electric)
• Utility Company Search Engine (for Normal)

Local internet service providers include:

Xfinity   Frontier   Metronet

• • This section features links for emergency services for the University, Town of Normal, and City of Bloomington.
  • Safety tips for Illinois State University Students
  • Emergency Planning Handbook (editable) 

  University Resources:

  University Police   Emergency Management at Illinois State University

  Town of Normal Resources:

  • Town of Normal Crime Map
  • Normal Police Department
  • Normal Fire Department
  • Notify Normal (Community and Emergency Notifications)

  City of Bloomington Resources:

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  • Bloomington Police Department
  • Bloomington Fire Department

This section provides information about renters insurance from various sources.

• Renters Insurance 101 (provided by Progressive)
• What is Renters Insurance? (provided by Allstate)
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• What Does Renters Insurance Cover? (provided by  U.S. News & World Report)

Below includes links and information to assist in the process of finding potential roommates and discussing agreements for living expectations.

• Finding a Roommate
• Roommate Agreement

Below includes information and resources for children and families.

• Unit 5
• District 87
• Child Care Resource
• ISU’s Child Care Center

Below are link to help Redbirds in need identify resources available to them.

• United Way of McLean County
• Salvation Army in Bloomington
• Illinois Application for Benefits Eligibility (for Illinois residents)
• Food Pantry Search Engine
• School Street Food Pantry (in Normal)
• ISU Share Shop