Bloomington

Future of John Waldron building in Bloomington uncertain, task force to begin planning

By Helen Rummel · Thursday, Dec. 10,2020 5:41 p.m.

The group will reach a recommendation around April 2021.

Homeless camps won’t require permits during day after park commissioners vote

By Mel Fronczek · Tuesday, Dec. 8,2020 11:07 p.m.

Permits are still required for overnight encampments.

Four Bloomington Fire Department employees test positive for COVID-19

By Alex Hardgrave · Tuesday, Dec. 8,2020 6:30 p.m.

Nine department employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since March.

Bloomington Homeless Coalition strives to help the unhoused population

By Phyllis Cha · Monday, Dec. 7,2020 8:15 p.m.

The group started in August.

Monroe County Community School Corporation to move into ‘phase red’ Wednesday

By Helen Rummel · Monday, Dec. 7,2020 8:13 p.m.

Classes will continue virtually through winter break.

Bloomington community shares plans to shop local, small for the holidays

By Mel Fronczek · Sunday, Dec. 6,2020 9:24 p.m.

Some local small businesses have started online shops amid the pandemic.

Group gathers in support for Billie Allen’s release from prison, protests death penalty

By Helen Rummel · Saturday, Dec. 5,2020 5:06 p.m.

The demonstration took place at 3 p.m. Friday at People’s Park.

Monroe County Board of Health lays out early COVID-19 vaccine plans

By Matt Cohen · Friday, Dec. 4,2020 4:24 p.m.

IU Health Bloomington Hospital will administer the vaccines when it's approved.

Bloomington Dunkin', Baskin Robbins location to open Monday, Dec. 7

By Kimberly Smith · Friday, Dec. 4,2020 3:13 p.m.

There will be a 10% off deal through December for IU students and teachers.

City of Bloomington employee tests positive for COVID-19

By Avraham Forrest · Thursday, Dec. 3,2020 8:29 p.m.

The case brings the positive case count for city employees to 36.

Bloomington shelters, pantries seek clothing, food, money donations for holiday season

By Mel Fronczek · Thursday, Dec. 3,2020 5 p.m.

Cookie sales and Amazon registries are some ways to support local organizations.

Indiana reports single-day COVID-19 case record, Monroe County passes 6,000 total cases

By Matt Cohen · Thursday, Dec. 3,2020 12:39 p.m.

Thursday’s update is the second time Indiana had more than 8,000 cases in a day.

Bloomington City Hall, police department employees test positive for COVID-19

By Avraham Forrest · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2020 2:18 p.m.

These cases marks a total of 34 diagnoses in city workers since the pandemic began.

Four City of Bloomington employees test positive for COVID-19

By Avraham Forrest · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2020 2:46 p.m.

The new cases bring the total number of positive-testing city workers to 32.

Bloomington Winter Contingency Shelter for Women to begin operating this month

By Helen Rummel · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2020 2:35 p.m.

The shelter will likely remain open until March 2021.

Bloomington Sandwich Company closes its doors permanently

By Phyllis Cha · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2020 12:59 p.m.

After 15 years of business, the restaurant is closing down Nov. 25 because of COVID-19.

Monroe County Public Library to close building, move back to only curbside services starting Monday

By Helen Rummel · Monday, Nov. 30,2020 2:41 p.m.

Drive-up window services will also be closed.

Bloomington restaurants adapt outdoor seating for colder weather

By Kimberly Smith · Friday, Nov. 20,2020 7:48 a.m.

Many of Bloomington’s local restaurants have introduced creative outdoor seating.

Two Bloomington employees test positive for COVID-19

By Helen Rummel · Thursday, Nov. 19,2020 2:23 p.m.

Seven city employees in total have tested positive this week.

Bloomington Transit will reduce “campus-oriented” routes starting Sunday, according to a press release.

Bloomington Transit to reduce, stop certain routes

By Alex Hardgrave · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2020 1:46 p.m.

The changes will start Sunday.

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