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Bloomington #StopTheBans rally gathers community to support reproductive rights

By Claire Peters · Tuesday, May 21,2019 7:14 p.m.

The event included a rally and reproductive justice fair.

Former Sen. Richard Lugar’s funeral honors statesman’s midwest values, character

By Emily Isaacman · Wednesday, May 15,2019 6:02 p.m.

Vice President Mike Pence was one of many Washington leaders to pay respects.

Legal battle heats up as more states test strict abortion bans

By Tribune News Service · Wednesday, May 15,2019 5:41 p.m.

Alabama passed an abortion ban slated to take effect in July.

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill speaks to Grassroots Conservatives at MCPL

By Emily Isaacman · Tuesday, May 14,2019 12:37 a.m.

Sexual misconduct allegations against Hill were not addressed.

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill to speak Monday at MCPL

By Emily Isaacman · Sunday, May 12,2019 7:09 p.m.

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Hill have clouded his past year in office.

Three city council members unseated following low turnout in Bloomington primary

By Emily Isaacman · Tuesday, May 7,2019 11:37 p.m.

Monroe County Democrats and John Hamilton’s campaign organized Tuesday’s watch party.

The 2019 Bloomington municipal primaries took place Tuesday. Here's who won.

By Annie Aguiar and Evan Carnes · Tuesday, May 7,2019 11:15 p.m.

Less than 10% of the city's registered voters took part in the election.

Blackface photos of Martinsville mayoral candidate resurface months before election

By Ty Vinson · Tuesday, April 30,2019 3:24 p.m.

Indiana city continues to struggle to shake its racist history.

Trump pledges not to ratify UN arms treaty during NRA forum in Indianapolis

By Lydia Gerike · Friday, April 26,2019 9:26 p.m.

After signing a letter, the president threw his pen into the crowd.

'I’m freedom’s safest place': Crowds gather in Indianapolis for NRA convention

By Lydia Gerike · Friday, April 26,2019 6:57 p.m.

Guns were not allowed during the NRA forum.

Holcomb passes law Wednesday further restricting abortion rights

By Joy Burton · Thursday, April 25,2019 8:25 p.m.

The ACLU filed a lawsuit challenging the proposed legislation.

Residents, council react to proposed single-family housing zoning changes

By Lilly St. Angelo · Wednesday, April 24,2019 6:23 p.m.

Some see multiplexes as a threat to their neighborhoods.

At-large city council member runs for fourth term on arts and affordable housing

By Joey Bowling · Monday, April 22,2019 7:26 p.m.

Susan Sandberg said she will fight housing inequality and reducing poverty.

Andy Ruff runs for city council reelection a sixth time

By Joy Burton · Monday, April 22,2019 7:24 p.m.

Ruff is the longest sitting member of city council.

Steve Volan runs unopposed for fifth city council term in District 6

By Lilly St. Angelo · Sunday, April 21,2019 3:49 p.m.

Volan said he wants more students to participate in local elections.

Judge rules state’s treatment of Bloomington unconstitutional in annexation lawsuit

By Lilly St. Angelo · Friday, April 19,2019 9:06 p.m.

The court ruled on the lawsuit Thursday.

Mueller report does not explicitly exonerate Trump, citing possible obstruction acts

Thursday, April 18,2019 4:58 p.m.

The report did not conclude that the president committed a crime.

City council postpones e-scooter legislation vote, approves three amendments

By Lilly St. Angelo · Thursday, April 18,2019 10:27 a.m.

The council will vote on scooter regulations on May 1.

Sims runs for re-election to support new jobs, affordable housing, diverse voices

By Lilly St. Angelo · Tuesday, April 16,2019 6:26 p.m.

Sims is the second African-American to ever serve on council.

Bloomington native Chris Sturbaum seeks fifth city council term

By Christine Stephenson · Tuesday, April 16,2019 4:53 p.m.

Sturbaum said he cares about historic preservation and affordable housing.

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