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The change is expected to remain in place through October 24, weather permitting, giving crews time to remove aging signal equipment and install a modern replacement as part of the larger Grimes, Kirkwood, Patterson, and Rogers Project.

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Bloomington drivers face major change Monday as Kirkwood and Rogers temporarily become a four-way stop

Bloomington, Indiana – Drivers approaching Kirkwood Avenue and Rogers Street will face a noticeably different intersection beginning Monday, October 5. Instead of relying on...

Kain Meadows4 days ago

The city’s College and Walnut Corridor Study will go before the Bloomington Transportation Commission on Nov. 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., beginning a formal public review that could shape how College Avenue and Walnut Street change over the coming decades.

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Bloomington traffic has fallen 31% on College and Walnut and now the city is considering a dramatic redesign

Bloomington, Indiana – A 4.2-mile stretch through Bloomington is moving closer to a major long-term rethink, but the next step is about planning, not...

Jeremiah Santos4 days ago

The State of Indiana has selected three census tracts recommended by Bloomington — covering Hopewell, Seminary Park and the area immediately west of the Trades District — for nomination under the federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 program. If federally certified, the new designations are scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2027.

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Three Bloomington areas could soon become magnets for private capital under new federal Opportunity Zone program

Bloomington, Indiana – Three areas of Bloomington could soon gain access to a federal investment tool designed to draw private capital into communities targeted...

Fred Pitts4 days ago

That means eligible homeowners could receive a complete 5-kilowatt solar system without paying the usual upfront installation cost, while potentially lowering household energy expenses for years to come.

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Eligible Bloomington homeowners could get a 5-kilowatt solar installation with 100% of the cost covered

Bloomington, Indiana – For some Bloomington homeowners, the biggest obstacle to going solar may now disappear entirely. A city program is offering to cover...

Ashley Holloway4 days ago

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

That is the idea behind the city’s 2026 Local-Motion Grant Program, which is now accepting proposals for community projects that encourage walking, rolling and biking. Applications are due Friday, October 9.

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Bloomington offers up to $2,400 for community projects that get residents moving without cars

Bloomington, Indiana – A small grant can put a bike repair stand on a neighborhood corner, help children learn to ride, or give residents...

Ashley HollowayAugust 27, 2026

The closures are concentrated in the second half of the month and will affect key routes near Second, Rogers and Third streets. City officials say contractors are coordinating schedules to reduce overlap, but drivers should expect detours and changing conditions as the work moves forward.

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Back-to-school travel gets tougher as Bloomington launches multiple major road closures

Bloomington, Indiana – Back-to-school traffic will arrive in Bloomington with an extra challenge this August: several major streets are scheduled to close just as...

Fred PittsAugust 11, 2026

From ice cream and family bike rides to quick neighborhood surveys, Bloomington Safety Week will run Aug. 22-28 with a mix of public events centered on a simple question: what would make local streets safer and easier to use for everyone?

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Bloomington invites residents to help shape safer streets during Aug. 22-28 events

Bloomington, Indiana – For one week in late August, Bloomington’s streets will become more than routes from one place to another. They will also...

Ashley HollowayAugust 11, 2026

The key distinction is easy to miss: living inside a Neighborhood Residential Parking Zone does not automatically make every property eligible for permits. The type and current use of the dwelling matter just as much as its address.

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Bloomington warns renters that a neighborhood address may not guarantee parking permits

Bloomington, Indiana – A parking permit can sound like a small detail during a lease signing. In Bloomington’s permit zones, however, that detail may...

Kain MeadowsAugust 6, 2026

Mayor Kerry Thomson’s administration has submitted the proposal to the Bloomington Common Council, launching a public review that begins Aug. 17 and is scheduled to continue through final adoption in early October. The full 2027 Budget Book, underlying budget data, the approved 2026 budget and related materials are available at bloomington.in.gov/budget.

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Mayor Kerry Thomson unveils conservative budget ahead of expected revenue losses

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s next budget debate begins with a familiar challenge: residents expect dependable services, but the money available to provide them is...

Jeremiah SantosAugust 6, 2026

The recognition is not based on a single inspection or moment of strong performance. It reflects years of policy reviews, interviews, public feedback and detailed examination of how the department operates.

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Bloomington Police earn third straight national accreditation after rigorous independent review

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s police department has joined a relatively small national circle for a third time. Out of roughly 18,000 law enforcement agencies...

Fred PittsAugust 6, 2026

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