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Don’t know what to do around Solar Eclipse Day? Here are some events in Bloomington

Several events will be held in and around the city April 8.

PRESS RELEASE: This Week's City of Bloomington News Headlines

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Announces Call for Artist Qualifications for Hopewell Commons 1% for the Arts Installation

The City of Bloomington, in partnership with the Bloomington Arts Commission, seeks an artist or artistic team working in Indiana or adjacent states to create a signature artwork at Hopewell Commons.

PRESS RELEASE: Safety Week Events to Run April 1-5

The City of Bloomington announced today that Safety Week will run April 1-5, in conjunction with the ongoing Safe Streets and Roads for All initiative.

U.S. Supreme Court rejects appeal from Indiana parents who lost custody of transgender teen

The court rejected the parents' appeal Monday. The parents lost custody, according to the state, because of the teens eating disorder.

Plan Commission forwards Summit District petition with positive recommendation

The commission held three hearings on the petition before Tuesday’s meeting.

Indiana to witness rare dual emergence of cicada broods

Both broods of cicadas can be observed during mid-May to late June.

What polling reveals about Indiana’s politics going into election season

A recent Emerson College poll shows Mike Braun ahead in the Republican gubernatorial primary.

OPINION: Forget what your mom said: talk to strangers!

Talking to strangers can increase happiness and social well-being.

Lilly’s Local Tunes: a guide to live music events March 21-23

Everything that’s happening this weekend in Bloomington’s live music scene.

Indiana baseball implodes in midweek loss at Indiana State

The Hoosiers jumped out to a 6-0 lead and were then outscored 15-1.

Indiana population grows 0.4% in 2023, Monroe County shrinks 0.2%

The state’s total population increased to 6.86 million people.

Republican Jim Banks’ Senate run to focus on security and defense

The U.S. Representative aims to represent Indiana in the U.S. Senate.

Democrat Marc Carmichael offers progressive approach in campaign for U.S. Senate

Carmichael announced he would run to represent Indiana in the U.S. Senate in June 2023.

Former Indiana men’s basketball guard CJ Gunn transfers to DePaul

Gunn appeared in 29 games this past season for the Hoosiers.

UPDATED: Former Indiana men’s basketball forward Payton Sparks transfers to Ball State

Sparks started his career with the Cardinals before spending one year in Bloomington.

Indiana men’s basketball forward Kaleb Banks enters transfer portal

The sophomore appeared in 21 games this season.

OPINION: What do you mean these are my best years?

Only you have the power to decide what your “college experience” means.

PRESS RELEASE: Monroe County Democratic Party To Host Candidates And Comedy Youth Voter Forum

The Monroe County Democratic Party will hold a candidate forum and comedy event targeted toward youth voters on March 20, 2024.

PRESS RELEASE: David Hittle to Lead City's Planning and Transportation Department

Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson appointed David Hittle as the Department of Planning and Transportation’s Director, contingent on the approval of Plan Commission.