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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.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb extends public health emergency for another month

By David Wolfe Bender · Monday, Aug. 30,2021 6:08 p.m.

The extension is now set to expire on Sept. 30, 2021.

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.

City Council ends in-person annexation meeting, moves it online due to COVID-19 variant concerns

By Cate Charron · Wednesday, Aug. 4,2021 3:36 p.m.

The in-person special session was scheduled to discuss the city’s new annexation plans.

Monroe County Board of Commissioners approves new mask requirement Wednesday

By Luke Christopher Norton · Wednesday, Aug. 4,2021 11:09 a.m.

Masks will be required in indoor public places regardless of vaccination status, effective 8 a.m. Thursday.

‘I am going to stand up for myself.’ Community members gather in support of Vauhxx Booker

By Izzy Myszak · Monday, Aug. 2,2021 11:12 p.m.

Booker could face prison time and fines.

Vauhxx Booker charged over Lake Monroe encounter

By Izzy Myszak · Friday, July 30,2021 11:08 p.m.

Booker was charged Friday.

Renaming Committee submits street name recommendations for renaming of Jordan Avenue

By Phyllis Cha · Thursday, July 29,2021 2:30 p.m.

The recommendations include “Eagleson Avenue” and “Fuller Lane.”

Monroe County returns to yellow COVID-19 advisory levels Wednesday

By Phyllis Cha · Thursday, July 29,2021 2:28 p.m.

The county saw 29 new positive cases Tuesday.

Hoosier Vocabulary: Terms all IU students should know

By Emma Uber · Sunday, July 25,2021 10:20 a.m.

A collection of IU terms and their definitions.

City of Bloomington survey reveals decrease in positive responses related to some government services

By Laura Gerber · Friday, July 23,2021 2:05 p.m.

The third biennial survey saw declines in resident perception of the Bloomington Police Department.

Bloomington City Council forwards COVID-19 community investment fund, supports federal union act

By Cate Charron · Wednesday, July 21,2021 9:52 p.m.

Multiple programs and organizations are receiving large, one-time sums to enact various efforts.

City of Bloomington launches Bloomington Green Home Improvement Program

By Luke Christopher Norton · Wednesday, July 21,2021 3:03 p.m.

The program offers loans and rebates to residents for green energy home improvement projects.

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