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City of Bloomington reflects on legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in virtual celebration

By Cameron Garber · Monday, Jan. 18,2021 11:36 p.m.

The celebration featured distinguished speakers and performances from IU students.

Bloomington man experiencing homelessness leads demonstration to mayor’s house

By Madison Smalstig · Monday, Jan. 18,2021 4:01 p.m.

Mayor Hamilton said he would meet with the man if he called his office.

New initiatives help Bloomington residents manage waste

By Wei Wang · Sunday, Jan. 17,2021 1:37 p.m.

Much of Bloomington's compostable and recyclable waste is not disposed of properly.

Nearly 100 people join meeting to express anger hours before sweep of Seminary Park

By David Wolfe Bender · Friday, Jan. 15,2021 6:23 p.m.

The meeting came hours before the Bloomington Police Department removed tents from the park.

City employees, Bloomington police dismantle Seminary Park homeless camp Thursday night

By Phyllis Cha · Friday, Jan. 15,2021 2:55 a.m.

A Bloomington Homeless Coalition board member said he’s afraid people will freeze to death.

Portion of Jordan Avenue closed until Feb. 19

By Lauren McLaughlin · Thursday, Jan. 14,2021 10:16 p.m.

North Jordan Avenue, from about 10th Street to Third Street, will be closed off.

Police move items from Seminary Park encampment out of right of way, eviction date still unclear

By Lizzie Kaboski and Emma Williams · Thursday, Jan. 14,2021 8:54 p.m.

City officials asked people experiencing homelessness to leave the park by Jan. 11.

Bloomington nursery owners fulfill pandemic-driven houseplant demand

By Raul Moreno · Tuesday, Jan. 12,2021 5:12 p.m.

Plant keeping has become an increasingly popular hobby during the pandemic.

The city still plans to dismantle the Seminary Park encampment. Officials won’t say when.

By Madison Smalstig · Tuesday, Jan. 12,2021 4:54 p.m.

BPD personnel did not remove items or tell people to leave Monday night.

City to clear Seminary Park homeless encampment Monday, organizations prepare

By Madison Smalstig · Sunday, Jan. 10,2021 5:56 p.m.

The city will enforce the rules that were in place before the pandemic.

Monroe County to open vaccine clinic at the Monroe Convention Center on Monday

By David Wolfe Bender · Friday, Jan. 8,2021 5:14 p.m.

Indiana expands eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine for residents 80 and older.

Bloomington’s Community Advisory on Public Safety Commission seeks diverse applicants

By Avraham Forrest · Tuesday, Jan. 5,2021 6:22 p.m.

The commission will work to establish inclusive public safety.

Three COVID-19 cases confirmed at Monroe County Correctional Center

By Helen Rummel · Wednesday, Dec. 23,2020 11:32 p.m.

These are the first known cases at the jail.

Vice President Mike Pence visits COVID-19 vaccine facility in Bloomington

By Alex Hardgrave · Tuesday, Dec. 15,2020 7:51 p.m.

The Modern vaccine, which is expected to be approved soon, is being produced at Catalent.

Bloomington Transit employee tests positive for COVID-19, 44 city employees total

By Alex Hardgrave · Tuesday, Dec. 15,2020 1:41 p.m.

The employee works in maintenance and does not interact with the public.

Department of Public Works employee tests positive for COVID-19, brings city employee total to 43

By Alex Hardgrave · Monday, Dec. 14,2020 2:45 p.m.

Last week another employee in the Department of Public Works tested positive.

Vice President Mike Pence to visit Bloomington COVID-19 vaccine facility Tuesday

By Madison Smalstig · Sunday, Dec. 13,2020 4:26 p.m.

Pence will also lead a discussion on Operation Warp Speed.

'Everybody has a right to live': Protesters criticize mayor, BPD after Seminary Square Park eviction

By Cate Charron · Saturday, Dec. 12,2020 5:03 p.m.

Multiple speakers gave personal testimonies and spoke about issues regarding the city services.

Update: 2 fire department employees, 1 Department of Public Works employee test positive for COVID-19

By Sara Kress · Friday, Dec. 11,2020 5:06 p.m.

Five Bloomington Fire Department employees have tested positive this week.

IU Health targets December 21 to begin giving COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare workers

By Matt Cohen · Friday, Dec. 11,2020 4:48 p.m.

The CDC is approving emergency use for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

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