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Hildebrand’s crash leads to Wheldon’s Indianapolis 500 victory

By Micah McVicker · Sunday, May 29,2011 5:32 p.m.

The centennial Indianapolis 500 reminded some fans of the Daytona 500 when Trevor Bayne claimed victory in his second career NASCAR start. One corner stood in the way of rookie JR Hildebrand accomplishing a similar feat. Though in his case, the track won in incomprehensibly tragic fashion.

Memorial Day closings around Bloomington

Sunday, May 29,2011 4:53 p.m.

All non-emergency city offices will be closed in recognition of Memorial Day. City offices will resume normal business hours Tuesday, May 31.

Dan Wheldon wins Indianapolis 500

Sunday, May 29,2011 4:42 p.m.

Dan Wheldon, 2005 Indianapolis 500 winner, took first place in during this year's race when JR Hildebrand's car crashed into the SAFER Barrier when it drifted up the track and left Turn 4.

A Broad in Venice: Five Star Food at the Freshest Prices

By Kayleen Cohen · Sunday, May 29,2011 2:32 p.m.

When I first arrived for my five weeks studying abroad in Italy I was forced to live this lifestyle, racking up huge tabs at various pizza-pasta joints around Venice. Now, settled into my apartment with 13 other IU students, we have all started to learn the tricks for eating well and eating cheap while studying abroad.

Cardinal Stage’s ‘Frog and Toad’ hits with both young and old

By Adam Lukach · Sunday, May 29,2011 2:30 p.m.

At the Cardinal Stage’s production of “A Year with Frog and Toad,” a sold-out crowd of parents and children, saw the latter jumping to their feet and both parties thoroughly enjoying the show.

IndyCar announces compromise on controversial restart rule

Sunday, May 29,2011 1:43 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — Responding to outspoken criticism from drivers concerned about their safety, IndyCar on Saturday announced a compromise to its controversial rule requiring drivers to restart during the race side-by-side.

A Broad in Venice: Five Star Food at the Freshest Prices

By Kayleen Cohen · Sunday, May 29,2011 1:42 p.m.

When I first arrived for my five weeks studying abroad in Italy I was forced to live this lifestyle, racking up huge tabs at various pizza-pasta joints around Venice. Now, settled into my apartment with 13 other IU students, we have all started to learn the tricks for eating well and eating cheap while studying abroad.

IUPD officer found dead from what appears to be self-inflicted gunshot wound

Saturday, May 28,2011 5:42 p.m.

IU Police Department officer James Lerg, 30, was discovered dead near his squad car early Saturday morning. The officer is believed to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

IU sends four steeplers to NCAAs

By Drew Allen · Saturday, May 28,2011 12:39 a.m.

Four Hoosier athletes placed in the top-four of their respective 3,000-meter steeplechase heats Friday at the NCAA East Preliminary meet at Robert C. Haugh Track and Field Complex.

Sherrill tops women's shot put, Riddick also advances

By Drew Allen · Friday, May 27,2011 10:44 p.m.

Senior Faith Sherrill, the top-ranked shot put thrower in the East heading into the meet, won with a 17.51-meter toss to advance to the NCAA meet in Des Moines, Iowa, beginning June 8.

Community bands together after Wednesday’s storm

By J. Edward Calabro · Friday, May 27,2011 3:38 p.m.

As the clean-up efforts continue after Wednesday’s storm, volunteer organizations are teaming with the city to assist those most effected.

City en route for Platinum-level distinction

By J. Edward Calabro · Friday, May 27,2011 3:30 p.m.

One of the largest goals before the task force is the need to spread the word and encourage more citizens to embrace a bicycle friendly lifestyle, Scott Robinson, City Long Range and Transportation Manager, said.

Bloomington campus loses nearly 300 trees due to storms, officials say

Friday, May 27,2011 2:20 p.m.

The IU Bloomington campus has lost nearly 300 trees as a result of this week’s storms, according to University officials who called the tree damage the worst they have seen in 30 years.

IU pole vaulters advance to NCAAs, Pipkin to quarters

Friday, May 27,2011 12:32 a.m.

Pole vaulters Vera Neuenswander and Kelsie Ahbe each qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships during June 8-11 in Des Moines, Iowa, while sprinter Devin Pipkin advanced to the quarterfinal of the men's 100-meter dash with a fourth-place finish in his heat.