CALENDAR: Local music events taking place around Bloomington this summer

Interested in checking out some live music this summer? Here are the events coming to Bloomington through the end of the month.

Bloomington and IU partner for 2019 Juneteenth celebration

Bloomington's Safe and Civil City program will partner with IU's Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center to host a Juneteenth celebration from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 in Bryan Park.

Bloomington City Clerk looks to fill Environmental Commission vacancies

The Bloomington City Clerks Office is looking to fill vacancies on the city's Environmental Commission. The clerks office is accepting application from Bloomington residents according to a press release.

Bloomington road restrictions are planned for June, bus stop reopens

The City of Bloomington is overseeing several construction projects this summer which will involve lane restrictions, road closures and the reopening of a bus stop.

Man arrested in connection to alleged September rape after DNA match

Police arrested a Bloomington man Thursday for an alleged September 2018 rape.

Posted: Rowing, State Road 37, IU Auditorium, mumps, parking

On this episode of Posted, guest host Matt Rasnic and Jacob deCastro talk about the week's headlines.

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A piece of art is displayed in the Volunteers in Medicine office. The medical clinic is a viable option for people who don't have health insurance, including low-income families and undocumented immigrants.

Eminent Domain

After their land was seized to make room for a new highway, families are crushed under the weight of progress. 

Region

Former Jacobs School of Music student found dead in Missouri

A former IU student was found dead Wednesday morning in Monroe County, Missouri, according to a press release from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Analysis

Analysis: IU employees have given more than $175K this election cycle

IU employees have contributed more than $175,000 to political campaigns and related committees since the beginning of 2017, according to an analysis of campaign filing data.

Clery act

IU safety report finds campus liquor arrests swelled last year, other changes

On-campus arrests for liquor law violations more than doubled from 2016 to 2017.

Cherub gets fans involved at the Bluebird

On the 13th stop of its five-month tour, electro-indie duo Cherub stopped in Bloomington at the Bluebird Nightclub. 

Panel discusses state of women in hip-hop

Summer 2018 was dominated by the women of hip-hop. Cardi B held the top spot on the Billboard charts for most of the summer with her song “I Like It.” Nicki Minaj released her first album since 2014 titled “Queen,” which included “Barbie Dreams” where she calls out male counterparts.  

Nine Nobel Prize winners who went to IU

Since 1901, the Nobel Foundation in Sweden has given out prizes in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economic sciences and peace. A mixture of IU faculty and alumni have earned a collective nine Nobel Prizes — two in economic sciences, two in physics and five in physiology or medicine. 

Seven facts about Herman B Wells you may have never known

Herman B Wells was the 11th president of IU and is known as one of the most influential presidents in the University's history. Here are seven facts about Wells you may not have been aware of.

Eight accomplished alumni you didn't know went to IU

Actors, businessmen, journalists and more. IU has had many accomplished alumni, here is a list of eight you may not have known:

Bloomington to present draft of transportation plan, could change downtown dramatically

The City has released a final draft of the Bloomington Transportation Plan. Several reasons for changes to the city's current structure include: public health concerns, access to food options, recreational activities and walkable neighborhoods.