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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

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

The City of Bloomington Department of Public Works has earned full accreditation from the American Public Works Association after evaluators found it compliant with 100% of the management practices applicable to its operations.

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Bloomington Public Works earns perfect score in national accreditation review

Bloomington, Indiana – Bloomington’s streets, equipment and emergency systems may be the most visible parts of public works. This time, however, the department’s achievement...

Ashley HollowayAugust 6, 2026