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Indiana House votes in favor of controversial education bill, moving it to the Senate

By Carter DeJong · Wednesday, Jan. 26,2022 11:47 p.m.

State representatives voted 60-37 mostly along party lines in favor of the bill.

MCCSC Board of Trustees details COVID protocol updates, highlights vaccination clinic

By Sean Gilley · Tuesday, Jan. 25,2022 10:28 p.m.

The board paused its COVID-19 dashboard until it can produce more accurate results.

MCCSC Board of Trustees fill District 6 vacancy after Jacinda Townsend Gides’ resignation

By Sean Gilley · Tuesday, Jan. 25,2022 8 p.m.

Longtime resident and local parent in Bloomington Ross Grimes will be sworn in Jan. 25.

Indiana state legislators speak out against HB 1134 at College Democrats of Indiana event

By Emma Uber · Monday, Jan. 24,2022 10:57 p.m.

HB 1134 aims to limit the teaching of topics such as race and religion.

Controversial education bill still being considered in Indiana House

By Carter DeJong · Sunday, Jan. 23,2022 4:54 p.m.

The Indiana Senate decided not to move forward with their version of the bill.

Bloomington's Fair of the Arts will return this summer, artists can apply as vendors

By Meghana Rachamadugu · Sunday, Jan. 23,2022 4:12 p.m.

The City has been hosting a Fair of the Arts for over 20 years.

Jennifer Crossley makes history as Monroe County’s first Black woman council member

By Sean Gilley · Thursday, Jan. 20,2022 8:37 p.m.

Crossley set her sights on local criminal justice and homelessness issues for her agenda.

Bloomington City Council struggles to compromise, dissolves seven standing committees

By Sean Gilley · Thursday, Jan. 20,2022 10:38 a.m.

Council members voted to keep the Climate Action and Resilience Committee after immense pushback.

Bloomington shelters for the unhoused struggle to meet increasing demand

By Christina Avery · Wednesday, Jan. 19,2022 12:58 p.m.

Issues with space and staffing constrict the ability of shelters to serve those experiencing homelessness.

Bloomington shelters are expanding options for winter season

By Cameron Garber and Lauren McLaughlin · Tuesday, Jan. 18,2022 6:55 p.m.

Some of the shelters have specific entry requirements.

Homeless and rehousing centers in Bloomington concerned with rising COVID-19 numbers

By Meghana Rachamadugu · Tuesday, Jan. 18,2022 5:11 p.m.

Local centers are encouraging clients to visit free clinics for vaccinations and boosters.

Benjamin Crump, Tabatha Jones Jolivet speak at IU’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day conference

By Salome Cloteaux · Monday, Jan. 17,2022 10:41 p.m.

The online conference focused on King’s article “The Purpose of Education.”

IU Hillel will offer zoom session after Texas synagogue hostage rescue

By Nic Napier · Sunday, Jan. 16,2022 7:34 p.m.

The online event will be held at 5 p.m. Monday.

City to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Buskirk-Chumley Theater Monday

By Meghana Rachamadugu · Sunday, Jan. 16,2022 7:17 p.m.

Presentations include a speech from IU Alumnus Dr. Eddie Cole and an IU Ballet performance.

Here are the MLK day events in Bloomington, at IU

By Sean Gilley · Sunday, Jan. 16,2022 7:13 p.m.

Students, staff, faculty and Bloomington residents can attend in-person and virtual MLK events this weekend.

IU offers 6 types of COVID-19 testing amid Omicron surge

By Salome Cloteaux · Thursday, Jan. 13,2022 2:21 p.m.

IU offers symptomatic, drop-off, COVID-19 check, asymptomatic, antigen and off campus testing.

City council postpones measure dissolving eight standing committees after heated debate

By Sean Gilley · Wednesday, Jan. 12,2022 11:44 p.m.

Council members discussed dissolving the Climate Action and Resilience Committee Wednesday.

Monroe County Sheriff Brad Swain to run for Indiana House District 62

By Cameron Garber · Monday, Jan. 10,2022 1:55 p.m.

Swain will run against Monroe County Commissioner Penny Githens for the Democratic nomination.

Precautionary boil water advisory issued for seven Bloomington addresses

By Emma Herwehe · Sunday, Jan. 9,2022 4:24 p.m.

Residents at affected addresses should follow necessary instructions.

IU and city officials discuss in-person classes, express concern over omicron surge

By Sean Gilley · Friday, Jan. 7,2022 5:35 p.m.

Health officials urge residents to get vaccinated and follow health orders.

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