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Students walk around campus Thursday through the snow and ice that still clings to the ground. Since 1908, IU has only closed campus 12 times. Eight closures were caused by bad weather.

If two snowstorms don't lead IU to closing campus and canceling classes, what does?

By IDS staff · Friday, Jan. 19,2018 1 a.m.

Since 1908, IU has canceled class on 12 separate occasions.

Darn Good Soup is an eatery where local soup-lovers can find many different styles of soup. The establishment is open from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. every day.

Darn Good Soup offers something simple, different

By Arielle Pare · Wednesday, Jan. 17,2018 3 a.m.

Darn Good Soup provides customers with soups of various flavors and consistencies.

Campus, city leaders say MLK day is reframed by current political climate

By Caroline Anders · Tuesday, Jan. 16,2018 5 a.m.

IDS spoke to several campus and city leaders about the significance of MLK Day to the community.

Man wanted on charge of attempted murder

By IDS staff · Sunday, Jan. 14,2018 3:41 p.m.

Bloomington police responding to a call found a Bloomington man suffering from two gunshot wounds Saturday.

Gov. Eric Holcomb talks to the state legislators and other invited guests at his first State of the State address on Jan. 17, 2017, in the Indiana Statehouse. Bloomington is suing Gov. Holcomb after the city's failed 2017 annexation attempt was blocked by the state legislature.

Annexation lawsuit appeal denied; case will continue

By Nyssa Kruse · Friday, Jan. 12,2018 2 a.m.

Bloomington sued Gov. Eric Holcomb after legislation quashed city annexation plans.

Confirmed case of Measles virus at IU

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Jan. 10,2018 10:59 a.m.

Measles is extremely contagious for anyone who hasn’t received vaccinations for the virus.

Bloomington anti-hate group reestablished in face of recent events

By Lydia Gerike · Tuesday, Jan. 9,2018 11 p.m.

The group hopes to preemptively confront hate in the community.

Bloomington blotter: vehicle theft and potential trespassing

By IDS staff · Monday, Jan. 8,2018 3 a.m.

A car was reported stolen and a landlord reported an unauthorized person in a property on South Rogers Street.

This deer visits the backyard of a resident in a Bloomington neighborhood. This year, there were 62 deer killed in the deer culling, defined as the reduction of a population of (a wild animal) by selective slaughter, in Monroe County.

Cull of the wild

By Jordan Guskey · Monday, Jan. 8,2018 12:55 a.m.

The Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department announced Thursday the deer cull has ended.

Bloomington crime over winter break

By Caroline Anders · Friday, Jan. 5,2018 7 a.m.

The Monroe County Correctional Center was busy this winter break, with a total of 218 arrests appearing on jail booking logs.

The IU Health Bloomington Hospital is currently located at the corner of Second and Rogers streets. The City of Bloomington intends to pay $6.5 million to repurpose the property for community use.

City of Bloomington to acquire IU Health Bloomington Hospital property

By Lydia Gerike · Friday, Jan. 5,2018 7 a.m.

Demolition will begin when the hospital enters its new site in 2020.

Man wanted on sexual assault charge kills self

By Cody Thompson · Tuesday, Dec. 26,2017 3:12 p.m.

The man jumped from the top of the Bloomington Hospital's parking garage.

Mall Santa accused of spanking child with special needs

By Carley Lanich · Tuesday, Dec. 19,2017 2:20 p.m.

The Santa has been suspended pending investigation.

Monroe County votes 4-3 to adopt food and beverage tax

By Caroline Anders · Thursday, Dec. 14,2017 12:18 a.m.

Monroe County will adopt a one-percent tax on prepared foods and beverages.

Bloomington, Monroe County joining class action suit against opioid manufacturers and distributors

By Jesse Naranjo · Wednesday, Dec. 13,2017 12:17 p.m.

The suit claims false marketing and reckless distribution of opioid medication.

Positive Link HIV Services opens new clinic to provide direct service

By Peter Talbot · Wednesday, Dec. 6,2017 5 a.m.

The new clinic will make it easier for people who are HIV-positive to receive care.

Prospect Hill historic district is located minutes from downtown Bloomington. Homeowners in historic districts must get any change to their houses, including installing solar panels, approved by the Historic Preservation Commission.

Solar panels and history clash in Bloomington's historic districts

By Rose Bythrow · Wednesday, Dec. 6,2017 3 a.m.

Homeowners in historic districts argue whether they should install solar panels or keep this historic integrity of their century-old homes.

Hollywood scandals start conversation for survivors

By Azra Ceylan · Tuesday, Dec. 5,2017 12:43 a.m.

The aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein scandal might be useful for survivors.

First United Methodist Church volunteer Steve Ulrey unloads cans of peaches on Wednesday at the Hoosier Hills Food Bank. The food bank serves six counties, including Monroe County, and will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Saturday.

Hoosier Hills Food Bank celebrates 35 years of service

By Jaden Amos · Friday, Nov. 17,2017 9:48 a.m.

The food bank has donated over 54,000,000 pounds of food.

Shalom Community Center, located on Walnut Street, provides resources for people experiencing homelessness and poverty.

These places in Bloomington are offering Thanksgiving meals for homeless or low-income people

By IDS staff · Thursday, Nov. 16,2017 5 a.m.

Some locations offer to-go meals and others sit down meals.

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