Press Release

Press Release: Bloomington Utilities Lifts Precautionary Boil Water Advisory

The precautionary boil water advisory for Monroe County has been lifted, with the exception of 207 homes in Gentry Estates. More information, including specific addresses, is available at bloomington.in.gov/utilities or by calling 812-339-1444. 

Press Release: Bloomington Chamber Reveals 2024 Annual Meeting and Award Recipients

Press Release: A Statement from Mayor Kerry Thomson on Annexation Ruling

Mayor Kerry Thomson has issued the following statement in response to the recent annexation ruling: "I want to share an update following last night’s executive session with the City Council on Wednesday, Aug. 15.

Press Release: Bloomington & Ellettsville Chambers Urge New Jail Site

The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce and Ellettsville Chamber of Commerce issued a joint statement to the Monroe County Commissioners and Monroe County Council this week to urge consideration of a new, more accessible, and cost-effective site option for construction of the new jail.

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington Seeks Public Feedback on Mural Located at Duke Substation Walls

The City of Bloomington is seeking feedback for a mural design to be placed on the Duke Energy Substation walls located at the northwest corner of W. 11th St and N Rogers St.

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington Launches Free Small Business Technical Assistance Partnership Hosted by Retail Strategies

The City of Bloomington announced the launch of the Small Business Technical Assistance Partnership, a suite of on-demand, virtual training courses hosted by Retail Strategies.

PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Kerry Thomson Releases Midyear Transition Report

The City of Bloomington announced the release of Mayor Kerry Thomson’s Midyear Transition Report.

PRESS RELEASE: City of Bloomington Invites Residents to Help Identify Housing Priorities

The City of Bloomington is developing two key community planning documents required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

PRESS RELEASE: Blue Revue August 9

Monroe County Dems had a blast at the annual IDEA Convention in French Lick, IN last weekend!

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington, Heading Home, and Housing Service Providers to Host Community Workshop on Reducing Unsheltered Homelessness

The City of Bloomington, in partnership with Heading Home of South Central Indiana and local housing service providers, will host a community workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Monroe Convention Center at 302 S. College Ave. to discuss strategies for reducing unsheltered homelessness. 

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington Utilities and Monroe County Community School Corporation Collaboration Receives Partnership Award

The City of Bloomington Utilities Department and Monroe County Community School Corporation were recognized for their collaboration on the Maker Challenge 2023-24.

PRESS RELEASE: The Chair's Progress- 91 Days!

“A week is a long time in politics,” so it is said.

PRESS RELEASE: Green Acres Neighborhood to Be Considered for Local Conservation District Status

The Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will meet to consider an application to designate the Green Acres Neighborhood as a local Conservation District.

PRESS RELEASE: Traveling Office Hours with Mayor Kerry Thomson Scheduled for Aug. 14

Mayor Kerry Thomson will host her next Traveling Office Hours session on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 2-4 p.m. at Starbucks Westside, 2105 Liberty Drive.

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington, in Partnership with Housing Service Providers, to Host Press Conference on Street Homelessness and Housing Action Plan on Aug. 6

The City of Bloomington will hold a press conference to provide updates on street homelessness and the Housing Action Plan at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6 in the City Hall Council Chambers at 401 N Morton St, Bloomington.

PRESS RELEASE: Blue Revue August 2

Your MCDP is happy to share with you the launch of the Indiana Rural Summit of 2024, featuring Southern Indiana Democratic candidates for State House.

PRESS RELEASE: Randy Cassady Suspends Campaign for Monroe County Commissioner

At today’s meeting of the Monroe County Election Board, District 2 Monroe County Commissioner Candidate Randy Cassady read the following statement, suspending his campaign.

Press Release: Bicentennial Gateway Construction Begins August 5

Bloomington Parks and Recreation on July 30 received the necessary approvals for temporary vehicle lane and cut-through closures to facilitate construction of Bloomington's Bicentennial gateway and associated curb and sidewalk improvements beginning Aug. 5.

PRESS RELEASE: The City of Bloomington Issues Call for Local Artists for the Sixth Annual Bloomington Black y Brown Arts Festival

The City of Bloomington announced a call for local artists of color to apply for the Sixth Annual Bloomington Black y Brown Arts Festival (BYB).

PRESS RELEASE: MCHA Teams Up with The Dog House to Offer Low-Cost, Appointment-Free Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats

Bloomington, IN – Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) is thrilled to announce its August event to help local cat and dog owners keep their animals safe and healthy.