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The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) will hold the first public meeting for the Clear Creek Corridor Renewal Project on Thursday, October 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Switchyard Park Pavilion, located at 1601 S. Rogers St.

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Bloomington explores major Clear Creek overhaul aimed at flooding, drainage and neighborhood connections

Bloomington, Indiana – A century-old limestone channel running through Bloomington could eventually look very different. City officials are exploring ways to reshape part of...

Fred Pitts3 days ago

The disruptions will begin hours before the first parade participants make their way through downtown. With Homecoming celebrations, a major football game, and Halloween all packed into one weekend, city officials are encouraging residents and visitors to prepare for heavier traffic.

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Bloomington drivers face major downtown closures as IU Homecoming Parade returns to Kirkwood Avenue

Bloomington, Indiana – Downtown Bloomington is preparing for a busy Friday afternoon as one of Indiana University’s biggest annual celebrations returns to Kirkwood Avenue....

Ashley Holloway3 days ago

The City of Bloomington received the 2026 Best of Indiana Award for Best Application Serving an Organization's Business Needs – Local during the Indiana Digital Government Summit on October 6. The recognition follows years of cooperation between municipal technology employees and university officials.

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Bloomington wins statewide technology award after moving more than 300 city applications to Indiana University Data Center

Bloomington, Indiana – Most people rarely think about the servers behind city services. Yet those systems help keep police and fire operations running, process...

Kain MeadowsOctober 11, 2026

But housing is only part of the story. Parks, roads, a possible public safety facility and opportunities for future investment are also part of the discussion as Bloomington works through the next stages of the Hopewell redevelopment.

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Nearly 100 homes planned at Hopewell South as Bloomington prepares public update on redevelopment progress

Bloomington, Indiana – An old hospital site is being reshaped into a neighborhood, and Bloomington residents will soon get a closer look at what...

Jeremiah SantosOctober 11, 2026

The Board of Park Commissioners will meet at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Switchyard Park Pavilion, 1601 S. Rogers St., to review the Parks and Recreation Department’s proposed 2026 Investment Priorities Plan. The plan is the only item on the agenda, and residents are invited to attend and comment.

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Bloomington weighs $7.3 million bond as parks system maps out major facility upgrades

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s parks system is preparing for a conversation that is less about adding something new and more about deciding how to...

Fred PittsSeptember 26, 2026

The collection period will run for more than two months, continuing through December 30. Rather than creating a separate pickup day, Bloomington will collect leaves according to residents’ regular A and B week yard waste schedules.

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Bloomington begins fall leaf collection Oct. 19 with curbside pickup running through December

Bloomington, Indiana – For Bloomington residents, the arrival of fall comes with a familiar curbside task: finding a place for all those leaves. Beginning...

Ashley HollowaySeptember 26, 2026

The gunfire happened while both victims were sitting inside a vehicle, according to investigators. Despite the early-morning violence, the sheriff’s office said there is no indication of an ongoing threat to people in the surrounding area.

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Bloomington west side shooting leaves two men wounded as deputies continue to search for answers

Bloomington, Indiana – A shooting on Bloomington’s west side sent two young men to the hospital before sunrise Thursday, prompting an investigation by the...

Fred PittsSeptember 21, 2026

After receiving more than 130 suggestions in less than a week, Bloomington has opened public voting on five finalists for two new lanes planned at the former Bloomington Hospital site. Residents can cast their votes online through Sunday, Sept. 20.

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Bloomington asks residents to choose names for two new Hopewell South lanes

Bloomington, Indiana – A pair of future streets at Bloomington’s Hopewell South redevelopment could soon carry names chosen with direct input from the people...

Ashley HollowaySeptember 18, 2026

The occasion is Bloomington’s 21st annual La Fiesta del Otoño, a free celebration of Hispanic and Latino cultures that has grown from a local observance into an event featuring more than 50 community organizations. This year’s theme is “Unidos, Somos Más / Together, We Are More.”

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Bloomington’s La Fiesta del Otoño returns with mariachi, flamenco, salsa and more than 50 community groups this coming Saturday

Bloomington, Indiana – For four hours Saturday, Switchyard Park will become one of Bloomington’s busiest cultural gathering places, with mariachi, flamenco, salsa, food trucks...

Kain MeadowsSeptember 16, 2026

This year, the focus moves beyond the business side of creative work. The sessions will tackle collaboration, conflict and burnout, three issues that can affect artists and arts administrators regardless of their discipline or career stage.

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City of Bloomington brings back free artist workshops with focus on burnout, accountability and stronger creative communities

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington artists looking to strengthen their creative work this fall will have three chances to do so without paying a registration...

Jeremiah SantosSeptember 15, 2026

The decision does not approve construction, a final design or even a final price tag. But it does move the 714 South Rogers property closer to becoming the city’s future public safety hub, potentially replacing a police headquarters that has faced space limits, flood damage and continuing water problems.

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New Bloomington public safety hub could bring police and emergency dispatch under one roof

Bloomington, Indiana – A long-discussed move for Bloomington’s public safety operations took a concrete step forward Monday, with city officials backing further work on...

Fred PittsSeptember 15, 2026

The opportunity is sizable. Across 14 boards and commissions with fixed vacancies, Bloomington is advertising 29 available seats, while the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Citizens Advisory Committee has no set limit on membership.

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Bloomington is looking for residents to fill 29 seats on city boards and commissions

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington residents do not have to run for office to get a seat at the table in city government. Right now,...

Ashley HollowaySeptember 15, 2026

The work extends well beyond adding new trees. Bloomington is managing roughly 24,000 trees across parks, medians, rights-of-way and other city-controlled property, while also confronting aging trees, invasive species, storm risks and the continuing effects of emerald ash borer.

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Bloomington plants 201 trees and inspects nearly 3,700 in first half of 2026

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s public tree canopy is getting a steady makeover, one planting, pruning and removal at a time. During the first half...

Jeremiah SantosAugust 27, 2026

The shelter’s “Double the Love” campaign runs from Tuesday, Sept. 1 through Monday, Sept. 21, with donations matched dollar for dollar up to $20,000. If the full match is reached, the effort could generate $40,000 for emergency surgeries, medical treatments and other essential veterinary care.

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Bloomington Animal Shelter launches matching fundraiser that could raise $40,000 for medical care

Bloomington, Indiana – A $10 donation could soon mean $20 worth of help for an injured or sick animal in Bloomington. For three weeks...

Fred PittsAugust 27, 2026

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