Sweetgreen to open Bloomington location Tuesday
(08/10/23 7:00pm)
Sweetgreen — a restaurant chain specializing in salads and bowls — will open its first Bloomington location at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 15 at 210 E. Kirkwood Ave.
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FDA approves first pill to treat postpartum depression
(08/10/23 2:26pm)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Zurzuvae, the first pill to treat postpartum depression, last Friday.
What to know about ETIAS, Europe’s new travel authorization
(08/08/23 3:44pm)
Beginning in 2024, Americans traveling to Europe will be required to submit additional authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorization System. The authorization will cost $8 and will be valid for three years after submission.
Boutique hotel proposed for Bloomington Trades District
(08/08/23 1:38pm)
Developer Alluin Development, LLC has submitted a proposal to create a 150-room boutique hotel in Bloomington's Trades District.
Indiana Department of Agriculture provides $2 million in funding for food banks
(07/26/23 9:52pm)
The Indiana Department of Agriculture announced July 21 that Indiana food banks across the state would receive $2 million in funding, doubling last year’s funding of $1 million.
Green energy sees gradual growth in Indiana bolstered by the Inflation Reduction Act
(07/26/23 9:46pm)
The Inflation Reduction Act, an $891 billion bill passed by the Biden administration on Aug. 16, 2022, has invested $369 billion into energy security and fighting climate change, along with tax reforms and incentives. The effects of this investment are starting to show in Indiana.
What to know about the 2023 Indiana State Fair
(07/24/23 9:46pm)
The school year may be just around the corner, but there’s still time for one of summer’s biggest celebrations: the Indiana State Fair. This year’s fair opens on July 28 and will close on Aug. 20. The fair will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Biden-Harris Administration announces student debt forgiveness of $39 billion
(07/20/23 6:58pm)
The Biden-Harris administration announced July 14 that 804,000 federal borrowers will receive $39 billion in forgiveness for their student loan debt. The Department of Education has been discharging student loan debt as a part of President Joe Biden’s three-step plan for payment count adjustment.
FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill in U.S.
(07/16/23 11:36pm)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved norgestrel — the first daily oral contraceptive to be sold over the counter without a prescription in the U.S. — July 13. Norgestrel, sold under the name Opill, is a progestin-only pill manufactured by HRA Pharma and will ultimately be available for consumers to purchase without a prescription at convenience stores, drug stores and online.
Bloomington Redevelopment Commission to sell land in Bloomington Trades District
(07/10/23 7:28pm)
The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission will begin reviewing development proposals for four tracks of land in the Trades District later this month.
County Board of Commissioners approve convention center capital improvement board
(07/10/23 6:51pm)
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners voted last week to form a capital improvement board to oversee the expansion of the Monroe County Convention Center.
Bloomington Eastside Starbucks employees gain IGWC-UE support in unionization efforts
(06/27/23 7:06pm)
Employees at the Bloomington Eastside Starbucks are visiting other Starbucks locations across the city to gain support for their recently announced unionization efforts. According to Bloomington Eastside barista Stefanie Sharp, employees have visited all non-franchise Starbucks locations in Bloomington.
Bloomington Eastside Starbucks employees unionize with Starbucks Workers United
(06/26/23 10:07pm)
Workers at the Bloomington Eastside Starbucks, located at Third Street and 46 Bypass, have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to unionize with Starbucks Workers United, a collective of more than 315 U.S. Starbucks Partners across the country. Workers sent a letter to Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan announcing their unionization Monday.
Indiana receives $19 million in second installment of National Opioid Settlement
(06/22/23 12:15pm)
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced last week it would award Indiana $19 million under the National Opioid Settlement, which will go to 30 local governments, service providers and organizations across the state. The funds will be used to support prevention, treatment and recovery services.
IU Center for Rural Engagement working on outreach for 2024 eclipse events
(06/15/23 12:02pm)
The IU Center for Rural Engagement will provide microgrants to Indiana communities preparing for eclipse-related events in 2024. Bloomington is expected to be in the path of totality of the eclipse, which will occur April 8, 2024.
Bloomington private nonprofit organizations eligible for disaster loans
(06/11/23 6:13pm)
Private nonprofit organizations in Monroe County may be eligible to receive loans for damages they incurred during severe storms this past spring, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced in a press release last week.
What does the debt ceiling agreement mean for student loan payments?
(06/06/23 6:04pm)
Borrowers will need to start paying back their student loans by the end of August as part of a provision included in the debt ceiling deal signed by President Biden Saturday. The legislation ends a three year-long student loan payment pause introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Indiana gas tax set to increase July 1
(05/31/23 3:46pm)
The Indiana gasoline tax will go up one cent to 34 cents a gallon beginning July 1, according to the Associated Press. Currently, the gas tax in Indiana is 33 cents a gallon.
Indiana bill would require apps to receive permission from restaurants to deliver
(04/18/23 4:40pm)
A new bill waiting to be signed by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb would require third party food delivery services such as DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats to get written consent from restaurants before listing them on their website or app.
2023 Taste of Bloomington canceled
(03/09/23 6:27pm)
Downtown Bloomington Inc. announced on Feb. 23 the Taste of Bloomington festival originally planned for June 17, has been canceled.
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