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Hoosier Hills Food Bank to distribute free, fresh food each Friday in June

By Jaden Amos · Thursday, June 4,2020 12:02 a.m.

No proof of identification or income is required.

Bloomington bike share operator Pace to shut down operations

By Jacob deCastro · Wednesday, June 3,2020 8:03 p.m.

The company is removing its docks this week.

Organizers of Friday’s peaceful march to push for community action, civilian oversight of police

By Lilly St. Angelo · Tuesday, June 2,2020 1:14 p.m.

IU students are the main organizers of the event.

Bloomington protests continue Monday night with downtown march

By Lydia Gerike · Tuesday, June 2,2020 12:11 p.m.

A truck with Trump flags drove through the crowd, and the driver reportedly brandished a gun.

Two cars reportedly hit protester in Sunday night protest

By Lilly St. Angelo · Monday, June 1,2020 7:06 p.m.

The man received medical attention but was not transported to the hospital.

Pygmalion’s Art Supplies to permanently close due to financial difficulties

By Jaden Amos · Monday, June 1,2020 12:57 a.m.

The art store has been in Bloomington for 48 years.

First week of reopening slow for some local restaurants

By Katharine Khamhaengwong · Monday, June 1,2020 12:55 a.m.

Customers are more likely to order take-out than dine in as COVID-19 continues to spread.

Bloomington man arrested for shoving protesters at Friday protest

By Lilly St. Angelo · Sunday, May 31,2020 11:22 p.m.

Officers think Synjin Robertson was trying to clear the crowd for a truck to get through.

Man forcibly removes woman from car, steals vehicle near IU campus

By Jaden Amos · Sunday, May 31,2020 8:53 p.m.

The car was found, but the suspect is still at large.

Protesters gather at courthouse, jail in response to police brutality

By Katharine Khamhaengwong · Saturday, May 30,2020 12:08 a.m.

One protester's foot was run over by a pick-up truck.

Monroe County gatherings limited to 50 people through June 15

By Lydia Gerike · Thursday, May 28,2020 10:01 p.m.

The county will otherwise follow state guidelines for Stage 3.

Bloomington bike shops see increased demand, shortages during pandemic

By Lauren McLaughlin · Thursday, May 28,2020 9:23 p.m.

People are looking for different ways to get out of the house.

Construction updates on Bloomington infrastructure projects

By Cate Charron · Wednesday, May 27,2020 9:20 p.m.

All projects will be completed this summer.

Bloomington hotels to offer student housing for IU’s 2020-2021 school year

By Lauren McLaughlin · Wednesday, May 27,2020 9:19 p.m.

Hyatt Place, SpringHill Suites and the Graduate will offer a certain number of rooms for students.

Ninth Congressional district candidate accused of sexual harassment, assault, asked to withdraw

By Joey Bowling · Wednesday, May 27,2020 5:05 p.m.

Brandon Hood's campaign manager and a prominent organizer have stepped down.

Summer break schedule for Bloomington Transit begins June 1

By Jaden Amos · Tuesday, May 26,2020 5:52 p.m.

Details for specific routes are available on Bloomington Transit's website.

TL;DR on Monroe County’s June 2 Indiana primary candidates

By Vivek Rao , Carson TerBush and Wei Wang · Tuesday, May 26,2020 10:04 a.m.

This election isn’t just about the next POTUS — learn about your local candidates.

Affordable housing plan approved near Switchyard Park

By Cate Charron · Monday, May 25,2020 10:50 p.m.

The Retreat @ the Switchyard will have 50 affordable housing apartments.

Monroe County offers testing sites for public, IU offers testing for students, staff

By Lauren McLaughlin · Monday, May 25,2020 8:16 p.m.

Here are the requirements to be tested, how to schedule appointments and payment details.

IU Muslim community celebrates Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr despite coronavirus

By Katharine Khamhaengwong · Monday, May 25,2020 2:27 p.m.

Muslim students found ways to mark the holidays in times of social distancing and COVID-19.