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State order prompts concerns about access to abortion during coronavirus pandemic

By Joey Bowling · Thursday, April 9,2020 11:33 p.m.

The order doesn’t state whether abortions are considered essential or elective.

IU to receive more than $60 million from federal stimulus

By Kyra Miller · Thursday, April 9,2020 10:47 p.m.

More than $24 million was allocated to IU-Bloomington.

IU is empty, but its landscapers still make campus bloom

By Shelby Anderson · Thursday, April 9,2020 9:26 p.m.

The crews mix feathery daffodils and tulips with sturdy trees.

Bloomington Community Farmers' Market caps online orders, extends pickup hours

By Mary Claire Molloy · Thursday, April 9,2020 7:52 p.m.

Online orders are capped at 325 for faster curbside pickup.

UPDATE: About 2,500 Monroe County homes, businesses still without power after Wednesday storm

By Alex Hardgrave · Thursday, April 9,2020 12:47 p.m.

The county's power is estimated to be restored by 11:59 p.m. Friday.

IU to ask Board of Trustees to borrow $1 billion due to pandemic

By Ben Price · Wednesday, April 8,2020 10:50 p.m.

The meeting also includes an agenda item about new degrees.

IUSG shuts down town hall after event 'Zoombombed' with racial slur, porn

By Luzane Draughon · Wednesday, April 8,2020 10:10 p.m.

The meeting was ended about 10 minutes after it started.

IU experts discuss stopping xenophobia, misinformation during COVID-19 pandemic

By Kyra Miller · Wednesday, April 8,2020 7:58 p.m.

Discussion topics included xenophobia, responsible journalism and the importance of education.

Bloomington apartment robbed, people inside held at gunpoint

By Cate Charron · Wednesday, April 8,2020 4:21 p.m.

The robbers told everyone inside to get on the floor and empty their pockets.

IU Dining announces meal plan compensation for students

By Shelby Anderson · Wednesday, April 8,2020 3:28 p.m.

IU Dining announced plans for students returning in the fall and those not returning.

Bloomington City Council approves relief fund for businesses affected by COVID-19

By Ty Vinson · Tuesday, April 7,2020 11:28 p.m.

The Bloomington Rapid Response Fund is $2 million.

Local waitress reads “Goodnight Moon” to grandkids during COVID-19 pandemic

Martinsville waitress voices concerns over unemployment benefits

By Ty Vinson · Tuesday, April 7,2020 10:55 p.m.

She was on hold with the unemployment office for more than two hours.

Grieving spring: Bloomington grapples with a surreal new normal

By Christine Fernando · Tuesday, April 7,2020 5:51 p.m.

The coronavirus has left students caught between what was and what will be.

Monroe County Jail releases at least 70 inmates, seeks to prevent COVID-19 spread

By Joey Bowling · Tuesday, April 7,2020 4:43 p.m.

Monroe County prosecutor Erika Oliphant said she doesn't foresee violent inmates being released.

IU to offer Briscoe Quad to health care workers for resting, quarantining

By Carson TerBush · Tuesday, April 7,2020 3:29 p.m.

Health care workers will be able to rest or quarantine in Briscoe Quad.

Need a job? Here are some businesses in Bloomington that are hiring

By Nick Telman · Monday, April 6,2020 10:21 p.m.

CVS, Walmart and Aldi are among the businesses hiring in town.

IU Student Government Inspire campaign petitions for partial tuition refunds

By Luzane Draughon · Monday, April 6,2020 8:19 p.m.

The campaign’s goal is to acquire 10,000 signatures.

Bloomington housing activists help organize rent strikes, tenants unions

By Joey Bowling · Monday, April 6,2020 6:44 p.m.

A March 19 executive order from Holcomb put a freeze on evictions and foreclosures.

IU deploys 3D printers to make face masks to fill critical need in area hospitals

By Christine Fernando · Monday, April 6,2020 5:59 p.m.

IU faculty and staff are making reusable N95 masks, face shields and splitters for ventilators.

GAME DAY: What’s the best quarantine activity? Vote on our bracket.

By Lexi Haskell · Sunday, April 5,2020 7:36 p.m.

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