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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.

COVID-19 vaccine possibly available to frontline workers by late December

By Madison Smalstig · Wednesday, Dec. 2,2020 10:12 p.m.

Dr. Kristina Box, Indiana’s state health commissioner, recommended everyone take the vaccine.

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.

Moderna seeks clearance for COVID-19 vaccine after strong test results

By Tribune News Service · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2020 6:04 p.m.

A new analysis showed the vaccine has no serious safety problems.

Trump nears 'checkmate' stage in last-gasp bid to undo election

By Tribune News Service · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2020 6:02 p.m.

All the key battleground states have certified their vote totals.

Thanksgiving travel figures point to surge in COVID-19 infections and deaths

By Tribune News Service · Tuesday, Dec. 1,2020 6:02 p.m.

Between 800,000 and 1.1 million people flew in the days leading up to and after Thanksgiving.

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.

Republicans flip more seats in Indiana State House of Representatives 2020 election

By Madison Smalstig · Thursday, Nov. 19,2020 5:09 p.m.

The house is a Republican supermajority, so they can meet without Democratic representatives.

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.

Hospital leaders discuss effect of COVID-19 patient surge, call for people to follow guidelines

By Madison Smalstig · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2020 9:43 p.m.

The state health commissioner said 2,951 Hoosiers were hospitalized as of Monday.

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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Monroe County announces stricter COVID-19 guidelines, moves to orange status

By Carson TerBush · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2020 12:20 p.m.

The restrictions include gathering size limits, stricter rules for restaurants and more.

'A truly difficult time’: MCCSC teachers share stresses of teaching during pandemic

By Helen Rummel · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2020 9:34 a.m.

Statements from multiple teachers were read at the November school board meeting.

MCCSC will move back to ‘phase yellow’ following Thanksgiving break

By Helen Rummel · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2020 5:56 p.m.

Elementary students will still continue in-person classes.

4 BPD dispatch, 1 sanitation worker test positive for COVID-19

By Mel Fronczek · Tuesday, Nov. 17,2020 5:52 p.m.

22 municipal employee have now had COVID-19.

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