Bloomington

‘A life of service’: Leon Gordon steps into Perry Township Trustee position

Gordon was selected for the position Jan. 31 through a vacancy caucus.

Podcast: Bloomington Faculty Council passes resolution urging IU to remove CBP event listings

Southern Indiana-based Bender Lumber acquired by R.P. Lumber

Bender Lumber was founded in 1931 in Bloomington.

Poindexter expands from traditional coffee shop to coffee-and-bar scene

Poindexter blends study space and bar scene with a freshly renovated bar.

Bloomington’s Black Market blends entrepreneurship, history and civic engagement

The annual event commemorated the 1968 firebombing of Bloomington’s original Black Market.

Love in Bloom: Meet 8 IU faculty couples

Faculty couples share their Valentine's Day traditions.

Bloomington takes closer look at Hopewell neighborhood, new police HQ Thursday

The event was held at Bloomington City Hall on Thursday.

Indiana Supreme Court denies Bloomington attempt to annex two west side areas

Bloomington has tried to annex parts of Monroe County since 2017.

Bloomington Faculty Council urges IU to stop ‘providing a platform’ for DHS, ICE

The council passed a resolution related to DHS career events on IU’s events calendar.

‘We’re turning people away': Bill looks to ban public sleeping, but shelters are full

Senate Bill 285 would make it a misdemeanor to sleep on public land, but many Bloomington shelters are already at capacity. 

IU launches newsroom to boost Southern Indiana coverage, student opportunities

IU’s new program will pay up to 15 reporters per semester covering local communities.

Fluoride is back in Bloomington's water: Why it left and how it returned

After a water tank break in 2019, fluoride was restored.

Family-run Don Chuy Mexican restaurant set to open in Ellettsville in March

Don Chuy is a family-owned Mexican Restaurant preparing to open in March.

IU student charged with battery of Uber driver in incident recorded, shared online

IU student Abigail Ye was charged with battery resulting in injury.

3rd person dies after January house fire investigated as arson in Bloomington

Paula Anderson died Feb. 4 from injuries sustained in the January house fire.

Former EPA administrators reflect on work at IU Maurer event

Gina McCarthy and Janet McCabe reflect on their careers.

'Something bad is going to happen': Monroe County jail faces April ACLU deadline

The jail was first subject to legal action in 2008.

'This is how we are leading': MCCSC reports more fiscal stability amid SEA 1 cuts

The announcement came during the school corporation's State of Our Schools address.

More than tea: Afghan teahouse Kabul Corner opens in Bloomington

Women-owned teahouse Kabul Corner brings Afghan tradition to Bloomington.

Bloomington City Council discusses ending Kirkwood Avenue Outdoor Dining Program

The Bloomington City Council discussed reopening Kirkwood Avenue to vehicle traffic year-round at its Wednesday meeting.