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As the US initiated Afghanistan retreat, family, friends in Indiana try helping refugees

By Laura Gerber · Sunday, Sept. 12,2021 2:38 p.m.

The Taliban retook power in Afghanistan after the U.S. pulled out of the country.

Sunrise Bloomington launches campaign protesting IU fossil fuel involvement

By Lauren Ulrich · Thursday, Sept. 9,2021 11:46 a.m.

The campaign calls on IU to disclose its investments and reinvest in sustainable energy.

Bloomington City Council supports police pay raise, considers meeting time limits

By Sean Gilley · Wednesday, Sept. 8,2021 11:51 p.m.

The time-limit legislation will receive a final vote at a future meeting.

Grunwald Gallery exhibit showcases 47 Eskenazi school faculty members

By Haripriya Jalluri · Wednesday, Sept. 8,2021 8:49 p.m.

The Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design exhibit is free to the public.

Pottery House Studio offers art classes, community for all ages

By Nadia Scharf · Wednesday, Sept. 8,2021 7:01 p.m.

Owner Susan Snyder’s studio fosters connection through pottery painting and classes.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s returning Sunday

By Emma Herwehe · Wednesday, Sept. 8,2021 3:06 p.m.

The goal of the walk will be to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research programs.

Bloomington businesses adjust to labor shortage by raising wages, word-of-mouth hiring

By Sean Gilley · Tuesday, Sept. 7,2021 7:07 p.m.

Pizza X owner Jeff Mease will raise wages Sept. 8 to combat labor shortages.

Bloomington Utilities issues boil water advisory near West Seventh Street

By Cameron Garber · Monday, Sept. 6,2021 1:05 p.m.

Affected residents are advised to boil tap water for five minutes before consumption.

Servers claim many students have become worse tippers, ruder

By Izzy Myszak · Thursday, Sept. 2,2021 8:23 p.m.

Employees share how customers have banged on windows and disrupted signs.

Bloomington City Council approves $30 million in bonds to finance affordable housing

By Sean Gilley · Thursday, Sept. 2,2021 1:42 p.m.

Council members voted unanimously to allow bond-financing for the Crestmont affordable housing complex.

The tipping point: How Switchyard’s new model might affect Bloomington bars, restaurants

By Sean Gilley · Wednesday, Sept. 1,2021 2:22 p.m.

IU economics professor speculates the likelihood of tip elimination in Bloomington restaurants and bars.

Limestone Comedy Festival begins Sept. 2

By Lexi Lindenmayer · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2021 2:51 p.m.

Thursday will features headliners Jackie Kashian, Dina Hashem, Jaye McBride and Ben Roy.

The Bloomington City Council has started the budget process. Here’s where we are.

By Sean Gilley · Monday, Aug. 30,2021 10:07 p.m.

City council members review another ‘rainy day’ budget proposal for a second year in a row.

IU campus bus delays caused by increase in student use, record freshman class

By Ryan Costello · Monday, Aug. 30,2021 2:36 p.m.

This year’s incoming freshman class is the largest in IU’s history.

MCCSC School Board meeting interrupted as parent speaker refuses to wear mask

By Sean Gilley · Thursday, Aug. 26,2021 7:47 p.m.

Margaret Menge’s refusal to wear a mask caused a 15-minute recess.

What residents need to know about Bloomington’s annexation proposals

By Sean Gilley · Wednesday, Aug. 25,2021 6:33 p.m.

Bloomington plans to annex seven areas adjacent to existing city limits.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb creates public health commission in response to health concerns across the state

By Emma Herwehe · Monday, Aug. 23,2021 7:12 p.m.

New commission aims to improve public health infrastructure across Indiana.

Monroe County project seeks to address inequities in health policy decision-making

By Phyllis Cha · Saturday, Aug. 21,2021 12:37 p.m.

The project will connect underrepresented communities with community leaders regarding decisions about public health.

Bloomington Mayor lays out 2022 budget proposal amid concerns from city council members

By David Wolfe Bender · Friday, Aug. 20,2021 6:14 p.m.

Mayor Hamilton’s plan would have city expenses increase by 12.1%, excluding utilities and transit.

Bloomington City Council approves $3.5 million in American Rescue Plan funding, discusses housing bonds

By David Wolfe Bender · Wednesday, Aug. 18,2021 11:04 p.m.

The council reviewed major issues at its Wednesday meeting.

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