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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.

Monroe county residents are confident they have the numbers to defeat annexation

By Sean Gilley · Friday, Jan. 7,2022 1:09 p.m.

Monroe county commissioners joined with city and county residents to offer preliminary petition estimates.

Bloomington City Council elects Susan Sandberg as president, approves $15 million in revenue bonds

By Sean Gilley · Wednesday, Jan. 5,2022 11:30 p.m.

Councilmembers Sue Sgambelluri and Dave Rollo will serve as council vice president and parliamentarian.

Precautionary boil water advisory issued for 58 addresses after water main break

By Nic Napier · Wednesday, Jan. 5,2022 1:57 p.m.

The advisory will last until Friday at 9 a.m.

FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 12-15

By Carter DeJong · Monday, Jan. 3,2022 6:52 p.m.

Those 12 or older are eligible for a booster vaccine with this authorization.

Monroe County unhoused community faces risks without mental health, substance use services

By Meghana Rachamadugu · Thursday, Dec. 16,2021 8:48 p.m.

8.4 in every 10,000 people experienced homelessness in 2020.

UPDATE: Six swastikas found in Bloomington in three weeks, community responds

By David Wolfe Bender · Tuesday, Dec. 14,2021 4:32 p.m.

The swastika was found near Lincoln and Third Streets.

Bloomington man charged with plotting to kill 14 people following conviction

By IDS staff · Monday, Dec. 13,2021 5:34 p.m.

The man was also convicted of stabbing a 13-year-old girl in 2019.

UPDATE: Hillel responds after fourth swastika seen in Bloomington, BPD investigating

By David Wolfe Bender · Monday, Dec. 13,2021 5:08 p.m.

The swastika was seen painted on a garage on First Street.

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