Bloomington

Ahead of MCCSC redistricting vote, what have past redistricting attempts looked like?

Redistricting attempts in 1997 and 2005 faced many of the same issues as this year’s discussion have pre-vote.

City releases eclipse visitor estimates for seven Bloomington parks

Bloomington’s eclipse visitor numbers are continuing to suggest lower totals than expected.

The Burning Couch Festival celebrates local bands and businesses April 14

Attendees listened to live music while learning about small businesses.

Switchyard Park drew an estimated 8,000 visitors for eclipse day

City officials had estimated 200,000-300,000 visitors in Bloomington ahead of the eclipse.

Bloomington under flood warning until 5 p.m. Thursday

The National Weather Service advises caution when driving.

Mayor Thomson highlights 100 days in office, goals for Bloomington at State of the City

More than 20 demonstrators protested outside the theater in support of a ceasefire resolution.

Eclipse day traffic much lighter than expected

There were five minor vehicle crashes in total, less than a normal weekday.

LIVE UPDATES: Scenes, news around Bloomington during the solar eclipse

The Indiana Daily Student will bring you live updates, scenes and news from Bloomington throughout the day of the eclipse.

Bloomington Symphony Orchestra performs eclipse-inspired concert at Switchyard Park

The concert featured the Voces Novae chamber choir.

City council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution, condemns antisemitic speech from public comment

The council unanimously passed the resolution.

Bloomington Farm Stop Collective: Helping local farmers and food systems

Opening in 2021, the BFSC operates as an agricultural co-op with around 50 owners.

Public safety officials ask for preparedness, patience during eclipse

ISP’s and BPD’s focus will be on traffic control and safety.

Track the presence of a cancer-causing gas using this Monroe County map

The Monroe County Health Department released a map of radon presence.

Local economic experts, businesses share plans for eclipse

Bloomington experts say the total eclipse on April 8 could bring 300,000 visitors.

Monroe County and IU offer free eclipse text alert system

The temporary opt-in system will be online for five days.

Driver killed in a single vehicle crash in Bloomington

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

City of Bloomington to host Safety Week events April 1-5

The city will host community-oriented events to educate and promote road safety.

City of Bloomington installs new bike lane safety measures

Third St.’s bike lanes now feature barriers and posts.

Your local guide to the 2024 solar eclipse

What is an eclipse?

Bloomington will see a total solar eclipse April 8, 2024.