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Former Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers joins race for open governor seat

By Mia Hilkowitz · Monday, Aug. 21,2023 2:05 p.m.

Chambers stepped down as Secretary of Commerce on Aug. 6.

GUEST COLUMN: 5 things incoming students should know when arriving in Bloomington

By Guest writer · Monday, Aug. 21,2023 1:27 p.m.

Ease your transition into college life.

Bloomington Transit expansion approved by city council

By Olivia Franklin · Thursday, Aug. 17,2023 4:53 p.m.

The expansion still requires Mayor John Hamilton’s approval.

IU alumni open Davis Academy of Music in downtown Bloomington

By Grant Wheeler · Thursday, Aug. 17,2023 11:44 a.m.

The academy caters to adults wanting to learn a musical instrument

Consumer advocacy group claims AES Indiana mislead consumers over rate increases

By Andrew Miller · Wednesday, Aug. 16,2023 6:09 p.m.

Citizens Action Coalition said the company mislead customers on how much bills will increase.

Residents express environmental, infrastructure, traffic concerns about 139-acre development off Weimer Road

By Mia Hilkowitz · Wednesday, Aug. 16,2023 5:58 p.m.

The Plan Commission voted to forward the petition to a second hearing in September.

Indiana DNR reports two deaths at Lake Monroe this weekend

By Mia Hilkowitz · Tuesday, Aug. 15,2023 12:17 p.m.

New York resident Rajesh Kumar and Bloomington resident Paul Bosler died at Lake Monroe this past weekend.

ACLU of Indiana challenging new law requiring bystanders to stay 25 feet away from police activity

By Mia Hilkowitz · Monday, Aug. 14,2023 7:22 p.m.

House Enrolled Act 1186 went into effect July 1.

Bloomington Eastside Starbucks workers vote unanimously to join Starbucks Workers United

By Mia Hilkowitz · Thursday, Aug. 10,2023 9:06 p.m.

Workers voted 14-0 to join that national collective of stores.

Sweetgreen to open Bloomington location Tuesday

By Ellie Albin · Thursday, Aug. 10,2023 3 p.m.

The restaurant chain’s first Bloomington location will be on Kirkwood Avenue.

FDA approves first pill to treat postpartum depression

By Miranda Miller · Thursday, Aug. 10,2023 10:26 a.m.

Zurzuvae will help treat and alleviate symptoms of postpartum depression.

Boutique hotel proposed for Bloomington Trades District

By Olivia Franklin · Tuesday, Aug. 8,2023 9:38 a.m.

The hotel could open as soon as fall 2025.

Monroe County Community School Corporation chooses new map for board redistricting

By Olivia Franklin · Tuesday, Aug. 8,2023 9:24 a.m.

The board voted at their meeting on July 25.

Bloomington man sentenced to 36 years in connection to IU student death

By Luke Price · Tuesday, Aug. 8,2023 9:13 a.m.

The victim was found unresponsive in the 4100 block of Arlington Road.

Bloomington volunteers receive Meals on Wheels', Home Instead's Power of a Knock award

By Miranda Miller · Wednesday, Aug. 2,2023 4:07 p.m.

Because of their contributions, Home Instead contributed $15,000 to Bloomington Meals on Wheels.

July 2023 expected to be hottest month on record

By Mia Hilkowitz · Sunday, July 30,2023 9:51 p.m.

The average surface air temperature for July 2023 may break the previous record set in August 2016.

Indiana Department of Agriculture provides $2 million in funding for food banks

By Miranda Miller · Wednesday, July 26,2023 5:52 p.m.

Monroe County’s Hoosier Hills Food Bank will receive $86,200.

Green energy sees gradual growth in Indiana bolstered by the Inflation Reduction Act

By Andrew Miller · Wednesday, July 26,2023 5:46 p.m.

Almost a year after the Inflation Reduction Act’s signage, some investments are becoming actualized.

UPDATE: Where do the criminal, civil investigations into former president Donald Trump stand?

By Mia Hilkowitz · Wednesday, July 26,2023 7:53 a.m.

Trump is currently facing 78 criminal charges as of Aug. 8.

2023 ALICE Report shows financial struggles in Indiana, Monroe County

By Olivia Franklin · Tuesday, July 25,2023 2:23 p.m.

Monroe County households under the ALICE threshold increased 10% from 2019 to 2021.

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