Bloomington

PODCAST: Retired faculty press Chancellor Reingold on emeriti rights

By Elakai Anela and Jonathan Soco · Monday, Nov. 17 11:23 a.m.

Plus a lecturer was removed after an intellectual diversity complaint.

Community, city councilmembers discuss housing reforms for Bloomington

By Mia Lehmkuhl · Thursday, Nov. 13 12:19 p.m.

Bloomington City Council and community members gathered Wednesday to discuss housing attainability. UDO policy proposals are expected early next year.

As SNAP recipients face uncertainty, Bloomington locals and organizations step in to help

By Ian Collier · Tuesday, Nov. 11 9:19 p.m.

Bloomington residents have helped SNAP recipients with everything from fresh eggs to free records.

Entirety of Kirkwood Avenue to reopen to vehicle traffic, parking Wednesday

By Emerson Elledge · Tuesday, Nov. 11 10:56 a.m.

The street’s 100, 400 and 500 blocks first closed in April.

Food security organizations discuss future of hunger in Bloomington

By Elizabeth Schuth · Monday, Nov. 10 5:09 p.m.

Community members shared strategies and built community during a food insecurity panel.

PODCAST: Bloomington donates $46,000 to food bank amid SNAP delays

By Elakai Anela and Jonathan Soco · Monday, Nov. 10 10:02 a.m.

Plus the Media School dean forms a new task force following controversy over the IDS’ editorial independence.

UPDATED: Monroe County travel advisory lifted

By Chloe Oden · Monday, Nov. 10 9:32 a.m.

The low Monday is expected to be around 22 degrees.

The school choice dilemma: How it affects Monroe County Community Schools

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Saturday, Nov. 8 9:37 p.m.

MCCSC has faced lower enrollment as a result of Indiana’s school choice scholarship program.

Snow could fall over Bloomington on Sunday, NWS predicts

By Grace Fridy · Friday, Nov. 7 3:08 p.m.

Bloomington is expecting a temperature drop continuing into Monday.

City council moves to ‘kill’ Stadium District resolution

By Natalia Nelson · Thursday, Nov. 6 12:32 p.m.

The Bloomington City Council convened on Wednesday.

Charlotte Zietlow, longtime Monroe County public servant, dies at 91

By Jack Forrest · Wednesday, Nov. 5 5:37 p.m.

Zietlow’s political career dates back to John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign.

Why is the First United Methodist lot empty 12 years after post office demolition?

By Will Tallackson · Wednesday, Nov. 5 5:05 p.m.

First United Methodist Church plans to keep the lot open for community and ministry.

‘Nobody’s helping.’: Violence rattles Bloomington’s homeless community

By Emerson Elledge and Natalia Nelson · Wednesday, Nov. 5 12:08 p.m.

Recent violence against homeless people has led to unease among the community and advocates.

‘Hold the line’: Bloomington donates to local food banks amid SNAP loss

By Ian Collier · Tuesday, Nov. 4 9:01 p.m.

The City of Bloomington made a $46,000 donation to Hoosier Hills Food Bank to counter the loss of SNAP benefits.

What to know about possible zoning changes in Bloomington’s Hopewell development

By Grace Fridy · Tuesday, Nov. 4 12:21 p.m.

Possible zoning changes could impact housing costs in the city’s Hopewell development.

UPDATE: Nearly 700 in Bloomington impacted by power outage Monday

By Dalton James · Monday, Nov. 3 3:43 p.m.

The outage was first reported at 2:35 p.m.

Tentative MCCSC collective bargaining agreement leaves teacher salary rates untouched

By Adelyn Rabbitt · Saturday, Nov. 1 5:31 p.m.

MCCSC’s collective bargaining agreement is set to be ratified Nov. 18.

County Council votes against funding North Park purchase for new jail

By Elizabeth Schuth · Wednesday, Oct. 29 9:41 p.m.

Councilmembers raised concerns about the cost and location of the jail.

City hosts input meeting for College and Walnut corridor study

By Grace Fridy · Wednesday, Oct. 29 6:14 p.m.

The city gathered input on proposals for the College and Walnut corridor.

3 ways to support the homeless community in Bloomington this winter

By Elizabeth Schuth · Wednesday, Oct. 29 5:41 p.m.

As the weather gets colder, here’s a guide to local organizations fighting homelessness.

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