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A near-empty Kirkwood Avenue is pictured. IU experts said COVID-19 has been difficult on the economy and predict that it will be especially hard on small businesses and the hospitality industry.

IU experts say economic effects of COVID-19 will hit small businesses, hospitality industry hardest

By Shelby Anderson · Monday, April 13,2020 9:20 p.m.

The experts expect the hospitality industry to suffer due to social distancing.

Bloomington middle schoolers win national C-SPAN documentary awards

By Shelby Anderson · Monday, April 13,2020 8:41 p.m.

Students across the United States submitted documentaries about presidential candidacy topics.

A crosswalk construction sign is pictured April 8 at Kirkwood and Indiana avenues. Various road-improvement and infrastructure projects in Bloomington have started during Gov. Eric Holcomb’s stay-at-home order, which is scheduled to last until April 20.

City accelerates infrastructure projects, aims to finish before students return

By Joey Bowling · Monday, April 13,2020 7:35 p.m.

Construction workers are wearing masks and practicing social distancing.

Bloomington tap water may have pink tint, but the city says it's harmless

By Alex Hardgrave · Sunday, April 12,2020 2:19 p.m.

The water is harmless, according to a press release.

First COVID-19 death reported in Monroe County

By Kyra Miller · Sunday, April 12,2020 12:56 p.m.

The patient died Saturday night at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital.

Eastside Market rebrands as People’s Market, moves online during COVID-19 pandemic

By Ty Vinson · Friday, April 10,2020 6:36 p.m.

People can pick up their items from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

UPDATE: Bloomington’s First Lady Dawn Johnsen tests positive for COVID-19

By Ty Vinson and Sara Kress · Friday, April 10,2020 12:41 p.m.

There are two other confirmed cases of COVID-19 among city employees.

State order prompts concerns about access to abortion during coronavirus pandemic

By Joey Bowling · Thursday, April 9,2020 11:33 p.m.

The order doesn’t state whether abortions are considered essential or elective.

Bloomington Community Farmers' Market caps online orders, extends pickup hours

By Mary Claire Molloy · Thursday, April 9,2020 7:52 p.m.

Online orders are capped at 325 for faster curbside pickup.

UPDATE: About 2,500 Monroe County homes, businesses still without power after Wednesday storm

By Alex Hardgrave · Thursday, April 9,2020 12:47 p.m.

The county's power is estimated to be restored by 11:59 p.m. Friday.

Bloomington apartment robbed, people inside held at gunpoint

By Cate Charron · Wednesday, April 8,2020 4:21 p.m.

The robbers told everyone inside to get on the floor and empty their pockets.

Bloomington City Council approves relief fund for businesses affected by COVID-19

By Ty Vinson · Tuesday, April 7,2020 11:28 p.m.

The Bloomington Rapid Response Fund is $2 million.

Need a job? Here are some businesses in Bloomington that are hiring

By Nick Telman · Monday, April 6,2020 10:21 p.m.

CVS, Walmart and Aldi are among the businesses hiring in town.

Bloomington housing activists help organize rent strikes, tenants unions

By Joey Bowling · Monday, April 6,2020 6:44 p.m.

A March 19 executive order from Holcomb put a freeze on evictions and foreclosures.

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IU Health Bloomington Hospital, satellite branches prepare for coronavirus surge

By Joey Bowling · Friday, April 3,2020 6:33 p.m.

The hospital system has been running surge simulations for weeks.

Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department employee tests positive for COVID-19

By Alex Hardgrave · Friday, April 3,2020 6:07 p.m.

The person is the second city employee confirmed to have the coronavirus.

United Way COVID-19 fund supports Monroe County community during pandemic

By Kyra Miller · Thursday, April 2,2020 9:43 p.m.

United Way has donated more than $290,000 to community service organizations.

Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market to go online beginning April 4

By Ty Vinson · Thursday, April 2,2020 9:27 p.m.

All purchases have to be made by 11:59 p.m. Thursday.

Monroe County courts adjust operations amid coronavirus pandemic

By Alex Hardgrave · Wednesday, April 1,2020 7:19 p.m.

A deputy prosecutor said many trials are postponed for the foreseeable future.

Friends, family grieve remotely after death of Cathedral High School student

By Mary Claire Molloy · Wednesday, April 1,2020 5:28 p.m.

About 300 people attended a virtual prayer service for the student Monday.

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