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MCCSC board member Brandon Shurr resigns, opening position for District 7

By Gabby Rogers · Thursday, March 27,2025 11:01 a.m.

Brandon Shurr resigned from the Monroe County school board, opening a position for District 7.

Minimal hotel progress, construction on track for Monroe Convention Center expansion

By Jack Forrest · Wednesday, March 26,2025 9:15 p.m.

The hotel project is expected to last at least two and a half years.

Todd Young to appear at Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce event in April

By Madelyn Hanes · Wednesday, March 26,2025 2:03 p.m.

This will be Young’s fourth appearance at the chamber event.

Pandemic impacts still ripple in Bloomington businesses 5 years on

By Andrew Miller · Wednesday, March 26,2025 11:53 a.m.

Many retailers and restaurants have still struggled past the pandemic.

Luxury off-campus apartment buildings sold for $71 million to New York company

By Andrew Miller · Tuesday, March 25,2025 11:50 a.m.

The buyer’s company was formed in late October last year.

23 addresses in Bloomington under boil water advisory

By Safin Khatri · Tuesday, March 25,2025 10:30 a.m.

Addresses on four streets are affected.

What’s the status of Bloomington Transit’s new facility?

By Jack Forrest · Monday, March 24,2025 12:06 p.m.

Groundbreaking on the new facility could start between April and June next year.

Monroe County under severe thunderstorm watch Wednesday

By Andrew Miller · Wednesday, March 19,2025 7:35 p.m.

The watch lasts until 1 a.m. Thursday.

Protesters march to court, supporting demonstrators during hearing

By Safin Khatri and Benjamin LeGrand · Wednesday, March 12,2025 11:35 a.m.

The protest spanned campus and downtown.

Bike lane barriers to be expanded on 3rd Street

By Jack Forrest · Sunday, March 9,2025 10:21 a.m.

Weather permitting, the project is scheduled to take place over IU’s spring break.

Construction to begin on convention center expansion after City Council greenlight

By Gabby Rogers · Friday, March 7,2025 3:40 p.m.

Bloomington business owners, organizations, and officials gathered Wednesday to support the resolution.

‘Life saver’: A night at Bloomington’s winter emergency shelter

By Jack Forrest · Thursday, March 6,2025 4:36 p.m.

Guests say the shelter saved their lives. Volunteers say it’s only a temporary solution.

New Monroe County Republican chair wants to inject new energy in the party. Here’s how:

By Jack Forrest · Wednesday, March 5,2025 12:12 p.m.

Cory Grass was elected chair of the party Saturday.

Ramadan Kareem: How Muslims in Bloomington observe Ramadan

By Safin Khatri · Tuesday, March 4,2025 4:50 p.m.

As Ramadan began March 1, Bloomington’s Muslim community observed with fasting, prayer and reflection.

Bowling, axe throwing, pickleball entertainment center to open in May

By Marty Blader · Tuesday, March 4,2025 1:25 p.m.

Hoosier Alley Entertainment will offer bowling, axe throwing, pickleball and more.

Amid hospital closures, rural residents turn to Bloomington for pregnancy healthcare

By Ella Curlin · Sunday, March 2,2025 6:29 p.m.

In Monroe County’s rural neighbors, maternity care deserts increase travel times and limit access to critical pregnancy healthcare.

MCCSC superintendent’s 2-year plan aims to reconstruct declining financial situation

By Gabby Rogers · Saturday, March 1,2025 11:02 a.m.

MCCSC’s superintendent proposed a long-term plan for fiscal health.

Beds, daycare and taxes: What officials discussed at new Monroe County jail meeting

By Jack Forrest · Friday, Feb. 28,2025 6:30 p.m.

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the justice complex predesign phase Thursday.

New Monroe County jail construction could last into 2029

By Jack Forrest · Tuesday, Feb. 25,2025 9:02 p.m.

Construction could start in July 2026.

How the federal funding freeze stranded Bloomington groups combatting homelessness

By Ella Curlin · Monday, Feb. 24,2025 2:42 p.m.

Bloomington anti-poverty group Beacon is navigating uncertainty after two-day federal funding freeze.

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