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The Sample Gates are a focal point on IU's campus. There are multiple IU-centric terms international students will come to know during their time in Bloomington.

Hoosier Vocabulary: Terms all IU students should know

11 hours ago

A collection of IU terms and their definitions.

The Bloomington Police Department is located at 220 E. Third Street. A City of Bloomington survey revealed declined positive reception with BPD among residents.

City of Bloomington survey reveals decrease in positive responses related to some government services

2 days ago

The third biennial survey saw declines in resident perception of the Bloomington Police Department.

A view of downtown Bloomington from the 7th and Walnut Street Parking Garage. The Bloomington City Council approved a COVID-19 recovery fund which targets economic recovery, housing insecurity and support for communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

Bloomington City Council forwards COVID-19 community investment fund, supports federal union act

4 days ago

Multiple programs and organizations are receiving large, one-time sums to enact various efforts.

A view of downtown Bloomington from the 7th and Walnut Street Parking Garage. The City of Bloomington launched its Bloomington Green Home Improvement Program on Monday.

City of Bloomington launches Bloomington Green Home Improvement Program

4 days ago

The program offers loans and rebates to residents for green energy home improvement projects.

Christi J. Bennett, then-66, was arrested July 8 for two counts of criminal recklessness and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, one resulting in bodily injury and one resulting in serious bodily injury. Charges against Bennett have been dismissed after her death, according to the Monroe County Prosecutor's Office.

Woman who drove into protesters last July dies, charges dismissed

5 days ago

Christi J. Bennett drove into protesters after a demonstration last July.

One of the Little Free Pantries in Bloomington. The pantries, located around the city, have seen recent vandalism.

Little Free Pantry Bloomington deals with vandalism incidents

5 days ago

The organization is considering relocating one of their pantries to avoid further damage.

A view of downtown Bloomington from the 7th and Walnut Street Parking Garage. The Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold meeting for public input on the new Transportation Improvement Project document tonight

Bloomington-Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold meeting for public input tonight

6 days ago

Attendees can give input for the new Transportation Improvement Project document.

The John Waldron Center is located at 122 S Walnut St. The City of Bloomington is seeking candidates for management of the center, according to a press release Wednesday.

City of Bloomington seeking proposals for Waldron Art Center management

Jul 15, 2021 4:52 pm

Proposals are due by noon Aug.13.

The University Lutheran Church is located at 607 East 7th Street. The church will receive a $2,500 grant through a partnership between the Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc. and the Lilly Scholars Network.

Monroe County organizations receive grants through Lilly Scholars Network, ICI

Jul 12, 2021 2:29 pm

Centerstone Bloomington and the University Lutheran Church will receive the grants.

The Bloomington Police Department and Bloomington Fire Department are conducting training for the rest of this week around the area of 14th Street and Walnut Street.

Bloomington police, fire departments conducting training downtown this week

Jul 8, 2021 2:38 pm

Residents may see smoke or hear strange noises from the training.

A protester holds up a sign July 6 in front of the Charlotte Zietlow Justice Center. Vauhxx Booker, a human rights advocate who is Black, reflected on a July 2020 incident at Lake Monroe on the one year anniversary of the encounter.

It's been a year since Vauhxx Booker's Lake Monroe encounter. Where is his case now?

Jul 4, 2021 4:20 pm

No formal trial has yet been scheduled.

A view of downtown Bloomington from the 7th and Walnut Street Parking Garage. The City of Bloomington is asking residents to use the number 812-349-3400 this weekend for any after-hours emergencies related to areas such as water, sewers and streets.

City announces temporary new number for 24-hour emergency phone line

Jun 26, 2021 4:33 pm

Residents should use 812-349-3400 for water emergencies this weekend.

The City of Bloomington Fire Department sits with its doors open on August 28, 2020 on E 4th St. The BFD downtown station will be temporarily relocating to 226 South College Avenue after flood waters damaged Station One this past weekend.

Bloomington Fire Department to relocate to old law offices after flooding at Station One

Jun 24, 2021 4:20 pm

Downtown BFD command staff will be temporarily relocating to 226 S. College Ave.

A sign sits outside United Way on March 30 on South College Avenue. United Way of Monroe County received a COVID-19 relief grant from Indiana United Ways worth $615,960.

Monroe County to receive additional COVID-19 relief funding through Indiana United Ways

Jun 24, 2021 3:41 pm

The grant from Indiana United Ways is worth $615,960.

The Monroe County History Center is located on East Sixth Street. The center won a 2021 American Association for State and Local History Award of Excellence for its “Votes for Women: The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Monroe County” exhibit.

Monroe County History Center wins 2021 AASLH Award of Excellence

Jun 24, 2021 3:39 pm

The center won the award for its women’s suffrage movement exhibit.

Cars sit in the street after being damaged by flood waters Friday night on Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington residents can schedule pickup of items related to flooding last weekend from the Sanitation Division of the City of Bloomington’s Public Works Department.

Bloomington Sanitation Division announces plan for pickup of flood-related items

Jun 24, 2021 3:30 pm

The service is only for those served by the City of Bloomington’s Sanitation Division.

Cook Medical has partnered with Recycle Force and Big Boys Moving to host an electronics recycling event June 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cook Medical hosts annual e-recycling event Saturday

Jun 23, 2021 6:36 pm

The event will take place at the Profile Park facility from 9 a.m to 2 p.m.

Cars sit in the street after being damaged by flood waters Friday night early on Kirkwood Ave. A 31-year-old man was found dead Sunday after Friday night's flooding, according to Bloomington Police Department.

Missing Bloomington man found dead Sunday after flooding

Jun 21, 2021 1:37 pm

Colten Booe was missing after the flash flooding Friday night, according to BPD.

The Bloomington Housing Authority will open the waitlist for the Housing Choice Voucher Program at noon June 22, according to their website.

Bloomington Housing Authority will open Housing Choice Voucher on June 22

Jun 21, 2021 10:39 am

Eligible low-income individuals can apply for a voucher on the BHA website.

A view of downtown Bloomington from the 7th and Walnut Street Parking Garage. Non-essential City of Bloomington employees will not be required to show up to work Monday in recognition of Juneteenth.

City of Bloomington closes offices Monday in recognition of Juneteenth

Jun 20, 2021 7:05 pm

Non-essential city employees will not be expected to show up for work.