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City of Bloomington Utilities said there is harmless algae in Bloomington’s tap water. According to CBU, mixing lemons or other fruit with drinking water can help mask the taste from the algae.

Water tasting weird? You’re not alone. City says tap water has harmless algae

Aug 30, 2022 3:59 pm

City of Bloomington Utilities says there is no public health concern.

A woman boards a Bloomington Transit bus Feb. 22, 2021, at the transit center. The Bloomington Transit Board reviewed a draft budget for 2023 which includes $3.8 million in funds from the city council’s local income tax increase.

Bloomington Transit draft budget doubles for 2022-23 year

Jul 28, 2022 9:23 pm

New buses, projects and fuel costs are part of the increased budget.

Protestors gather in front of Women’s Care Center on June 27, 2022, on College Avenue. The Party for Socialism and Liberation organized Monday's protest and claims the center, which is located next door to Bloomington's Planned Parenthood, is set up to dissuade people from having abortions. Protestors surrounded the building, waiting for it's employees to leave work for the day.

Protestors march to controversial Women’s Care Center during abortion rights protest

Jun 27, 2022 8:52 pm

The June 27 protest was organized by the Indianapolis Party for Socialism and Liberation.

A woman boards a Bloomington Transit bus on Feb. 22, 2021, at the transit center. BT will end service for routes 1 through 5 after 9 p.m. starting June 27, replacing late night service with subsidized Uber or Lyft rides.

Bloomington Transit to subsidize Uber rides to replace late service Monday

Jun 23, 2022 5:07 pm

BT will also launch new routes August 15.

A cup of coffee sits on an office desk. Above Time Coffee Roasters LLC, a Bloomington-based coffee business run by controversial Schooner Creek Farm co-owner Sarah Dye, is facing criticism over alleged use of neo-Nazi imagery and language.

Above Time Coffee Roasters faces backlash over alleged neo-Nazi logo, slogan, language

Jun 22, 2022 4:42 pm

Alleged swastika imagery and the owner’s ties to white supremacy have caused community criticism.

Bloomington City Hall is seen on Feb. 14, 2022, on Morton Street. The city council voted June 15 to approve the Meridiam high-speed internet project and authorized the redevelopment commission to create an economic development allocation area that would allow the city to refund Meridiam’s taxes for 20 years.

City council approves Meridiam internet deal and tax abatement request

Jun 16, 2022 8:29 pm

The council also approved increased police pay and established a new historic district.

Sycamore Land Trust is a nonprofit organization that works to protect local lands and habitats. Scientists have discovered new species at the Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve, a Bloomington wetland owned by Sycamore Land Trust.

Scientists discover new and endangered species in wetlands preserve

Jun 16, 2022 8:26 pm

Findings will be used to protect biodiversity, including the endangered Kirtland’s snake.

Bloomington issues boil water advisory for 17 addresses

Jun 15, 2022 5:37 pm

The advisory will be in effect until Thursday.

A speed limit sign is seen June 13, 2022, on East Seventh Street. Monroe County will change speed limits in certain locations in the coming weeks.

Monroe County plans on changing speed limits in certain locations

Jun 13, 2022 8:16 pm

Drivers and pedestrians can see the new road signs within the next month.

An IU at-home COVID-19 test is seen. Bloomington residents can now receive two free at-home COVID-19 tests per person from the Monroe County Health Department or the Monroe County Public Health Clinic, according to a press release from the health department.

Monroe County to distribute free at-home COVID-19 tests

Jun 13, 2022 8:14 pm

Residents can get their tests at the county health department or public health clinic.

Kerry Thomson, executive director of IU Center for Rural Engagement, stands Oct. 22, 2019, outside Maxwell Hall. Thomson filed paperwork to form a principal committee to run for mayor of Bloomington on June 8.

Kerry Thomson forms principal committee for mayoral run

Jun 13, 2022 2:32 pm

Thomson is the second Democrat to indicate interest in running.

A view of downtown Bloomington is seen from the Seventh and Walnut Street Parking Garage. Plaintiffs in the Bloomington annexation court case have invoked an Indiana law to receive more time for remonstrance, according to a County Residents Against Annexation press release.

Plaintiffs in annexation case say Indiana law grants additional remonstrance time

Jun 10, 2022 1:54 pm

The COVID-19 pandemic was cited as a reason for extension.

Downtown Bloomington is seen from the Seventh and Walnut Street Parking Garage. Mayor John Hamilton said Google.org Fellows will help with the launch of CiviForm without charge, a tool that aims to help provide residents with easy access to government departments, according to a press release by the city.

City of Bloomington announces collaboration with Google.org

Jun 8, 2022 6:20 pm

CiviForm is a tool used to provide residents with information on city programs and their applications.

A crosswalk construction sign is pictured April 8, 2021, at Kirkwood and Indiana avenues. Dunn Street sidewalk construction will begin June 21, causing a lane closure on North Dunn Street between 15th and 16th streets.

Several Bloomington roads to be closed for construction

Jun 7, 2022 7:03 pm

Dunn street sidewalk project will begin as part of ongoing infrastructure development work.

A hand-painted sign reads “Lothlorien Nature Sanctuary” on May 1, 2022, at the entrance of the 121 acre patch of forested land near Judah, Indiana. The community is home to a handful of full-time residents and more than 400 members.

A day in the life of an elf: Inside the Lothlorien Nature Sanctuary

Jun 6, 2022 11:34 am

The group attempts to live a nontraditional, sustainable lifestyle in the forest.

Bloomington City Hall is seen Feb. 14, 2022, on Morton Street. Bloomington City Council discussed vacating public alleys during Wednesday night’s meeting.

Bloomington City Council discusses vacating public alleys Wednesday night

Jun 2, 2022 8:06 pm

The representatives also congratulated Mrs. Sandy Keller on receiving the 2022 Human Rights Commission Award.

A "Stop Annexation" sign appears Aug. 23, 2021, on W. Vernal Pike. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita will represent the State of Indiana in opposition to Bloomington’s annexation attempts.

Indiana Attorney General to represent the state in opposition to Bloomington annexation

May 31, 2022 8:44 pm

The city sued the county auditor in a dispute about a 2019 law.

Food collected from the "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive sits outside May 14. The National Association of Letter Carriers hosted its Stamp Out Hunger food drive with Hoosier Hills Food Bank from May 14-20.

Hoosier Hills Food Banks collaborates with a national organization in a food drive

May 30, 2022 1:51 pm

This is the National Association of Letter Carrier’s 30th “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive.

The sign for Fern Hills Club is pictured. From young children to retirees, the club serves as a vacation spot and communal living space for practicing nudists in south central Indiana.

No shirt, no shorts, no shame: inside Bloomington’s decades-old nudist club

May 29, 2022 11:00 am

Nudists in southern Indiana have gathered at the Fern Hills Club since 1947.

Individuals who worked on the Heading Home project, as well as representatives from United Way of Monroe County and the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County stand for a photo. United Way, the CFBMC and the South Central Housing Network worked together on the Heading Home project to address housing instability.

Local nonprofits initiate Heading Home project to address housing insecurities

May 24, 2022 4:10 pm

Monroe County granted $1.2 million towards the Heading Home strategic plan.